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Diabetes numbers continue to grow; approximately 9-million Canadians affected
The numbers are staggering, with approximately 285-million people around the world now having diabetes. Nine millions of those are estimated to be in Canada alone, and the numbers are quickly growing. Calgary pharmacist Jason Chan Remillard estimated that by 2030, diabetes will affect 438 million people. Perhaps most shocking is that it is occurring in
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Ham sausages produced at Edmonton plant recalled over listeria fears
EDMONTON – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling ham sausages produced at an Edmonton meat-processing plant that it has suspended the licence of over concerns for food safety. Capital Packers Inc. had its licence suspended Thursday. The agency said that “adequate controls for food safety are not being reliably implemented in the facility on
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Certain jobs increase breast cancer risk in women: study
A Canadian study shows that women who worked for at least 10 years in industries like automotive, plastics, and metal manufacturing have a 42 per cent increased risk of developing breast cancer. The study also found that women working in bars and gambling facilities are twice as likely that other women to develop breast cancer.
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60,000 child car seats recalled due to choking hazards
A recall has been issued for child car seats following three reports of children biting off its pieces. Britax Child Safety Inc. says 60,000 car seats are affected, as children can bite off a piece of the harness pad and choke on it. The affected models are Boulevard 70-G.3, Advocate 70-G.3 and Pavilion 70-G.3 models,
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Canadians support paid organ donation: Study
A new study suggests that if Canadians were to be paid, it could help boost organ donation rates, but not everyone is in favour of the idea. Dr. Braden Manns from the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta told Maclean’s Magazine his research stemmed from a feeling that Canadians weren’t getting enough organs. As a result,
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Study suggests home proximity to bars affects drinking habits
A new study is suggesting people who live near a bar tend to drink larger amounts than those who live further away. In a large-sample study, researchers in Finland followed 55,000 adults for more than seven years. The researchers found those who moved and lived closed to bars were more likely to increase their drinking
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Closing schools during flu outbreaks could ease ER visits: Study
Closing schools during serious flu epidemics could keep people out of emergency rooms, according to a new American government study. The findings result from an American government study which looked at the effects of the Swine Flu epidemic on two Texas communities in 2009. In one of the two, schools were closed as a precaution.
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Officials debate whether to scrap malaria program
LONDON – The future of a pricey malaria program meant to provide cheap drugs for poor patients may be in jeopardy after health officials clashed over its effectiveness in two new reports. In 2010, the Affordable Medicines Facility for malaria was started by groups including United Nations agencies and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS,
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Certain Krinos brand cheese recalled due to listeria concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume Krinos brand Mini Kashkaval Cheese from Sheep’s Milk because the product may be contaminated with listeria. The affected product, from Bulgaria, is sold in 470-gram to 500-gram packages bearing a best before date of 2013 SE 15. Importer Krinos Foods Canada Ltd. has
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Certain spice mixes recalled due to salmonella fears
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume certain Clef Des Champs mixed spices because they may contain salmonella. The organic spices, including ground ginger and ground curry, have been sold nationally. They include: Product Size UPC Code Organic Ginger Ground root 200 g 6 97026 92441 2 BF011441B08 BF011441B09 Organic
