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June 18 – Toronto’s healthy beaches, antibiotics and statins don’t mix
-How to stay safe and healthy during beach season in Toronto.
-New research finds commonly prescribed statin drugs and some antibiotics can react very badly. -
June 17 – Walking barefoot, baldness drug propecia, bad hair day
- A growing number of researchers suggest that going outside barefoot for 20 to 40 minutes minimum each day can improve your health and sleep
- A new study suggests some men who use Propecia to battle baldness may be drinking less alcohol
- If you’re having a bad hair day, blame the copper in your pipes that can damage your locks, researchers suggest
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June 14 – SARS-like virus kills 33, volunteering seniors and early detection for skin cancer
Deal toll rises to 33 after SARS-like virus spreads throughout the world Seniors who volunteer reduce risk of high blood pressure by 40 percent New research finds new way to detect skin cancer Social media is increasingly popular but teens craving privacy
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June 13 – Agent Orange, lemon balm and post-dinner walks
Federal report finds Ontario Hydro, Ministry of Transportation and Forestry workers now face higher risk of contacting cancer, birth defects, Parkinson’s and skin disorders
Angry on a daily basis? Newcastle General Hospital in England said lemon balm decrease agitation
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June 12 – Distracted driving, MERS virus source, abused women
- Hands-free activities, including speech-to-text, can be just as distracting and dangerous as other hands-on activities behind the wheel, a study finds
- A Canadian SARS expert says international collaboration will be necessary to determine the source of the MERS virus
- A new study suggests orthopedic surgeons can play a key role in identifying abused women and offering them help
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June 11 – Oxygen facial, dentist visit, TV viewing
- The oxygen facial — a non-surgical, no-botox method — that plumps up and firms the skin, reduces or removes wrinkles and makes skin glow arrives in Toronto
- A new study suggests that annual cleanings at the dentist may be enough for adults without risk factors for periodontal disease
- A report by Rogers — the parent company of 680News — finds that 80 per cent of those surveyed are marathon TV viewers, watching three or more TV episodes or two or more movies back-to-back
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June 10 – Medical marijuana, strokes, driving
- The federal government has finalized new rules for medical marijuana
- According to a new poll, Canadians have some misconceptions about strokes, including nearly one in five thinking most strokes are fatal
- A Dutch study suggests that listening to the radio while driving did not increase the distraction factor
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June 7 – Energy bar recall, following disability stipulations
CFIA recall on energy bars that are supposed to be vegan but contain milk
Advice on following health disability stipulations -
June 6 – codeine, coronavirus and exploratory surgery for Prince Philip
Children shouldn’t be given codeine as the body converts codeine into morphine Coronavirus kills 14-year-old Saudi girl WHO confirms Queen Elizabeth’s husband Prince Philip to undergo exploratory surgery
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June 5 – Coronavirus, obesity surgery and diabetes, ‘cronut’
- A team of international experts are in Saudia Arabia to investigate the new MERS coronavirus
- A new study found that obesity surgery worked much better at reducing and even reversing diabetes versus medication and lifestyle
- The “cronut” — a cross between a croissant and a doughnut — is the latest food craze in New York
