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Did a Russian lab worker die from pneumonic plague? What we know — and don't know - An unnerving story has emerged from southeastern Russia involving the death of 28-year-old woman from pneumonia and fears that she may have been exposed to a form of plague at the lab where she worked. But the - Nick Logan - News - Health - | 9 hours ago

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After years of calls for data, study confirms Black Canadians face higher risk of maternal complications -- Alexandra Mae Jones -- -

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The mental health of young men is declining. Experts warn it could get worse -- Angela Hennessy -- -

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Woman in fake nurse case narrowly escapes arrest warrant after 6th postponement -- Ryan Cooke -- -

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Niagara hospital system aims to overcome fear and mistrust among Indigenous patients -- Paul Forsyth -- -

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Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to scientists who pioneered work in optogenetics - News - World - | 4 hours ago

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With celebs and influencers glamourizing 'cigs' online, experts are carefully watching smoking trends -- Anya Zoledziowski -- -

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Suspected Ebola case at Montreal hospital turns out to be a false alarm - News - Canada - Montreal - | October 2

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Toronto hospital to greatly expand permanent housing program that reduces ER visits - Liam Casey - News - Canada - Toronto - | October 1 - |

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Fruit giant Driscoll's faces class-action lawsuit in Quebec -- Gloria Henriquez -- -

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Gastrointestinal illness outbreak at Calgary restaurant under investigation: AHS -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Calgary

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Alberta 'failed' Cargill workers amid COVID-19 outbreak with inaction, overconfidence: report -- Joel Dryden -- -

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1 IN 8 CANCER CASES WORLDWIDE IS CAUSED BY INFECTIONS, STUDY SUGGESTS -- Tashauna Reid -- News

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Are the raspberries in my fridge OK to eat? What to know about chemical levels on Driscoll's berries -- Nick Logan -- News

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Kids and young adults are addicted to screens. New research argues it may be a public health concern -- Nick Logan -- News

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Alcohol is Canada's biggest drug problem. So why aren't people getting help? -- Liz Hoath -- Radio

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El Niño-fuelled heat could kill half a million people by February: study

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This AI tool frees up time for P.E.I. doctors. It could help them see more patients

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A look inside Atlantic Canada's life-saving helicopters

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Can I get AI face? Plastic surgeons say AI-generated inspiration is more than meets the eye -- Nick Logan -- News

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What Trump's 'most favoured nation' drug pricing policy might mean for Canadians -- Amina Zafar -- News

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More women are taking testosterone to treat menopause symptoms. Does science support that? -- Lauren Pelley -- News -- - -- Health -- |

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Facing a 2-year wait, this P.E.I. couple borrowed $25K to get a hip replacement in Montreal - Thinh Nguyen - News - Canada - PEI - | September 26 - |

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What Canada's wastewater reveals about drug use in 8 cities -- Eric Michael Johnson -- News

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Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll's berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels -- Gloria Henriquez -- -

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