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Iceland eruption may hurt people with breathing problems: WHO

The Icelandic volcanic eruption that has paralyzed air traffic in much of Europe could also harm people with breathing problems, the World Health Organization said on Friday.

Nutrition

Taste for low-calorie alternatives may wane: Study

The more people eat "diet" versions of richer foods, the less they may actually like what they are tasting, a small study suggests.

Stress may be a trigger of bowel disease symptoms

People with inflammatory bowel disease commonly believe that stress can trigger their symptoms, and a new study suggests they may be right.

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Inspiring Canadians to Live Healthier Lives

A healthy diet is the best partner for oral health

When it comes to taking care of his teeth, Ryan Clusiau has a system. And it's one that doesn't involve regular visits to the dentist.

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Oral Health

Doctors study link between oral cancer and HPV

Research links oral health, overall well-being

Women's Health

Yoga for moms-to-be

If you want to continue practising yoga throughout your pregnancy and into the first 18 months of motherhood — or if you’re a prenatal yoga instructor — this book is for you.

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Breast Cancer

Could thinner girls be more at risk from breast cancer?

Antibody offers new hope against ovarian cancer

Men's Health

Sex virus lasts longer in uncircumcised men

While uncircumcised men don't seem to be at higher risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV), it takes them longer to clear the virus from their bodies, new research shows.

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PTSD

Review confirms PTSD, other syndromes in Gulf vets

"Male Brain" book sheds light on how men think

Seniors

Diet can sharply cut Alzheimer's risk: Study

A diet rich in olive oil, nuts, fish, poultry and certain fruits and vegetables may have a powerful effect at staving off Alzheimer's disease, researchers reported on Monday.

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Air Pollutants

Indoor chemicals may affect elderly's lung function

Seniors' prescription drug use on the rise: Study

Children

Helen Vanderburg demonstrates an exercise with her daughter, Kiah Kane. Several youth strength and fitness training programs have been developed to encourage kids to get active.

Making fitness fun for kids

Many of you, like me, grew up in a world when play was fitness for children. Countless hours of tag, red rover, hop scotch, double dutch and kick the ...

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Drug Education

'Just say no' doesn't work, say students behind anti-drug website

Late pregnancy multivitamins linked to prematurity

Tracey Teneycke, husband Jim and son Caden are one family that will benefit from the new B.C. Family Residence Program.

Program boosts support for sick kids' families

Since her son's birth, Tracey Teneycke, a substitute teacher from Ladysmith, has made more than 100 trips to BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver with...

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Vancouver suburb sees 11 cases of suspected viral meningitis

METRO VANCOUVER -- Viral meningitis is the likely cause of a sickness that has spread to 11 students in the past two weeks in the Coquitlam area.

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B.C. to spend $250 million on new health care funding model

The biggest of B.C.'s hospitals will be eligible for new funds, on top of their annual big chunks called block funding, but the government has decided...

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Canadian infant was pioneer for in utero heart surgery

The McKenzie family didn't do anything special to mark the first birthday of little Oceane this past week, not because they don't believe in birthdays...

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Video: Oceane

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Nutrition

Have we lost our ability to celebrate flavourful food that nourishes?

Toronto-based dietitian and author Liz Pearson thinks Canadians have lost their love for food. It's an ironic statement considering the statistics about...

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Stay heart healthy with regular exercise

Chalk up the recent news that a low-fat diet may not reduce the risk of heart disease as yet another reason to get moving.

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Jamie Oliver (L) works with student Emily Hill in an episode of his TV series Food Revolution.

Jamie Oliver shares recipes to help families cook close to home

Those weren't crocodile tears Jamie Oliver was shedding in the first episode of his six-part TV series Food Revolution.

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G8 Agenda

World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Margaret Chan

WHO chief sides with U.S. over abortion access and maternal health

The head of the World Health Organization signalled Wednesday that the United States — not Canada — was on the right track over the question of supporting...

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What are Tiger's chances? When sex addiction takes over a life

The public exposure of golfer Tiger Woods and American TV personality Jesse James as serial cheaters has illuminated one of the most hidden of compulsive...

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Does the media practise safe and responsible sex?

TV shows and other media could have a big positive impact on the sexual health of teens if they stopped depicting a consequence-free world where no one...

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