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China confirms 17 new cases of viral pneumonia

Seventeen more people in central China have been diagnosed with a new form of viral pneumonia that has killed two patients and placed other countries on alert as millions of Chinese travel for Lunar New Year holidays.

'Get the shot,' urges widower whose wife died days after contracting the flu

Less than two weeks after his young wife died abruptly from complications of the flu, Dustin Ens is sharing her story in the hopes it will prevent another tragedy. 7
Canadian airports aren't screening travellers from China for new coronavirus

The United States has joined a growing list of countries screening air travellers from China for a new virus linked to two deaths and dozens of infections, but Canada is so far not taking the same step. 4
Fitbit data helps U.S. researchers with real-time flu predictions

A new U.S. study found that using Fitbit sleep and heart-rate data improves real-time prediction of influenza-like illness compared to current tracking methods.
No one knew why some Amish children were dying suddenly, now researchers have some answers

As years went by, pediatric cardiologists and genetic counsellors reached out to a Mayo Clinic lab about Amish families whose children had died sudden deaths -- all looking for answers about this heartbreaking phenomenon. Then last week, researchers at the lab reported a breakthrough.
Five dead from flu-related illness in Sask. since Sept.: SHA

Five people have died from flu-related illnesses in Saskatchewan since September 2019, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority. 1
First probable vaping-related illness reported in Newfoundland and Labrador

Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have reported the province's first probable case of a lung illness related to vaping.
U.S. adults who binge drink are drinking even more, study says

Adults in the United States who binge drink are consuming even more alcohol per binging episode, according to a new study published Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cannabis use during pregnancy impacts fetus growth: study

A new Ontario study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that cannabis use during pregnancy may affect fetus growth.
Canadian researchers investigating vitamin C as sepsis treatment

For too long the global medical community has 'grossly underestimated' the number of deaths connected with sepsis, a largely preventable condition that disproportionately affects young children in the world’s poorest countries, according to a Canadian doctor involved in new international research. 1
Canadian seeking medically assisted death not happy with feds' announcement

The federal government is launching a public consultation regarding how to respond to a court ruling saying they must change a law impacting who is able to access medically assisted death, a move that some Canadians affected by the law are criticizing. 3
B.C. court rules in favour of dad seeking power to immunize his children

A judge says the father of two boys has the right to ensure his children receive necessary immunizations and dental treatments, despite objections from the children's mother.
Middle-age misery peaks at 47 years of age, study says

While it’s often said that ‘life begins at 40,’ it appears that unhappiness is not far behind with 47 earning the distinction of the age of peak middle-age misery, according to a new study. 1
A 20-minute walk could boost your brain as much as a cup of coffee, study says

According to a new study from Western University, going for a 20-minute walk might help with working memory and alertness as much as a cup of coffee does, and could also help with caffeine withdrawal symptoms.

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