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Victoria teen's accidental overdose started with prescription drugs, parents say

The parents of a Victoria teen who died from an accidental overdose yesterday say they felt trapped by a medical system that didn't give them a say in their son's painkiller prescriptions.

North Vancouver man hailed a hero after performing CPR on ferry passenger

A father of two in North Vancouver is being hailed as a hero for helping a man in medial distress on a local ferry. 1
Organic tampons, cups no safer against toxic shock: study

Organic cotton tampons are often advertised as safer alternatives, but a study Friday said they are not better than regular tampons at preventing toxic shock syndrome.
Dutch probe 'appalling' euthanasia of dementia patient

In a rare series of moves, Dutch authorities are investigating whether doctors may have committed crimes in five euthanasia cases, including the deaths of two women with advanced Alzheimer’s disease.
Alberta investigates E. coli outbreak, 34 cases, including one death

Alberta officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli that has sickened 34 people, including 11 who were hospitalized and one person who likely died from the bacteria. 1
B.C. naturopath criticized for treating boy with rabid-dog saliva

British Columbia's top doctor and an alternative-medicine group are both expressing concern about a Victoria naturopath who treated a four-year-old boy with the saliva of a rabid dog.
Doctors highlight cannabis risks for pregnant or breastfeeding users

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is warning pregnant and breastfeeding women about the dangers of cannabis. The society points to studies suggesting links to pre-term labour, low birth weight, lower IQ scores and impulsivity and hyperactivity in childhood.
Fainting on the toilet is a real medical problem - but doctors say it can be avoided

'Defecation syncope' is the official term for fainting while on the toilet. In Canada, syncope accounts for approximately one per cent of all emergency room visits.
Divorce, low socioeconomic status linked to higher risk of 2nd heart attack or stroke

New European research has found that those who survive a heart attack may be at a higher risk of a second one if they are divorced or have a low socioeconomic status.
Legal abortion moves a step closer for Argentine women

Pushed by a wave of demonstrations by women's groups, Argentina seems closer than ever to legalizing abortion.

Health Headlines

Health Headlines

Victoria teen's accidental overdose started with prescription drugs, parents say

North Vancouver man hailed a hero after performing CPR on ferry passenger

Organic tampons, cups no safer against toxic shock: study

Dutch probe 'appalling' euthanasia of dementia patient

Alberta investigates E. coli outbreak, 34 cases, including one death

B.C. naturopath criticized for treating boy with rabid-dog saliva

Doctors highlight cannabis risks for pregnant or breastfeeding users

Fainting on the toilet is a real medical problem - but doctors say it can be avoided

Divorce, low socioeconomic status linked to higher risk of 2nd heart attack or stroke

Legal abortion moves a step closer for Argentine women

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