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EU drug agency urges approval for dengue vaccine

Europe's drug regulator has recommended approving the first vaccine for dengue despite concerns about the vaccine's wide use and a lawsuit in the Philippines alleging that it was linked to three deaths.

New research finds drinking coffee may prevent rosacea

New research has found that caffeine from coffee may help to prevent rosacea, a common chronic inflammatory skin disease where the skin appears red and flushed.
Study of U.S. hospital figures links pot use with increased risk of stroke

New research is being presented at a conference in Montreal today linking recreational cannabis use with an increased risk of stroke. 1
Reducing arterial stiffness could reduce the risk of dementia, new study suggests

A new long-term U.S. study has found that patients who have arterial stiffness are more likely to develop dementia later in life, suggesting that controlling the condition could be an important way of helping to stave off cognitive decline.
Uganda at 'big risk' for Ebola but says Congo is managing well

Uganda is at "big risk" of the spread of a deadly Ebola virus outbreak from neighbouring Congo, a senior health official said Thursday, even as he said the situation is "being handled well" there.
New exercise guideline issued for pregnant women

Regular exercise can help pregnant women improve their health and the health outcomes of their babies, according to a new Canadian guideline for physical activity during pregnancy.
UN agencies urge end to 'virginity tests' in some countries

UN agencies are calling for an end to the practice in some countries of determining whether a girl or woman is a virgin through gynecological tests.
Kids exposed to pot through second-hand smoke or edibles at risk for adverse effects

Health providers are warning parents and other adults about the potential dangers to children of exposure through second-hand smoke or the ingestion of cannabis-laced edibles.
'Eye-wateringly candid': Heartache resonates in opioid addict’s viral obit

A remarkably open account of opioid addiction in a young Vermont woman’s obituary is shining a light on the struggle of those trying to escape the drug’s grasp.
Colorado experienced a 'sharp spike' in ER visits after legalizing cannabis: doctor

Doctors in Colorado say their Canadian colleagues should expect an increase in emergency room visits after cannabis becomes legal for recreational use on Oct. 17. 5
Canada's ranking on global life expectancy scale expected to drop by 2040: study

Canada is currently among the top-ranked countries in the world when it comes to average life expectancy, but could fall to 27th place by 2040 due to projected improvements in other nations, according to a new study.
Obesity surgery may lower heart attack danger in diabetics

Obesity surgery may dramatically lower the danger of heart attacks and strokes in patients with diabetes, new research suggests, reinforcing evidence that benefits extend beyond weight loss.
U.K. offers prescription for loneliness, no drugs involved

Doctors in England will be able to write prescriptions for cooking classes and walking groups by 2023 as part of the government's effort to combat loneliness.
Cases of mysterious paralyzing illness reported in 22 U.S. states

U.S. health officials are reporting a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and say it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern. At least 62 confirmed cases have been reported in 22 states this year. The cause is a mystery.

Health Headlines

Health Headlines

EU drug agency urges approval for dengue vaccine

New research finds drinking coffee may prevent rosacea

Study of U.S. hospital figures links pot use with increased risk of stroke

Reducing arterial stiffness could reduce the risk of dementia, new study suggests

Uganda at 'big risk' for Ebola but says Congo is managing well

New exercise guideline issued for pregnant women

UN agencies urge end to 'virginity tests' in some countries

Kids exposed to pot through second-hand smoke or edibles at risk for adverse effects

'Eye-wateringly candid': Heartache resonates in opioid addict’s viral obit

Colorado experienced a 'sharp spike' in ER visits after legalizing cannabis: doctor

Canada's ranking on global life expectancy scale expected to drop by 2040: study

Obesity surgery may lower heart attack danger in diabetics

U.K. offers prescription for loneliness, no drugs involved

Cases of mysterious paralyzing illness reported in 22 U.S. states

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