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  Pregnancy changes the brain more than previously known, study finds

  Researchers have created one of the first comprehensive maps of how the brain changes throughout pregnancy, substantially improving upon understanding of an understudied field.

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  Less-invasive approach to lung cancer to be introduced in New Brunswick

  New Brunswick will soon introduce liquid biopsy – a less-invasive approach to lung cancer testing – through a new collaboration announced Monday morning in Moncton.

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  Weight loss drug liraglutide shows promise for younger children with obesity, study finds

  Children who used the weight loss drug liraglutide in a late-stage trial lost significantly more weight than children who got a placebo, according to a new study.

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  Ontario considers further expanding pharmacists' scope

  Ontario is proposing to further expand pharmacists' scope of practice by adding to the list of minor ailments they can assess, allowing them to administer more vaccines and order some lab tests.

• More Ontarians will be flagged for iron deficiency after doctors advocate for change to guidelines

  Ontario could soon see more residents receiving treatment for iron deficiency thanks to new guidelines lowering the threshold for abnormal iron levels in the blood.

• Here's what an Ottawa expert says about acupuncture

  Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese technique that has been used for hundreds of years to treat a wide variety of conditions, according to an Ottawa expert.

• 'We're at a high degree of spread': What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ontario

  As we head into another respiratory illness season, here’s a look at where Ontario stands when it comes to COVID-19 and what you need to know.

• 'I couldn't form the words': 23-year-old Ont. woman highlights need for rural health care after stroke

  The experience of 23-year-old Muskoka, Ont., resident Robyn Penniall, who recently had a stroke, comes as concerns are being raised about the future of health care in her community.

• Canadian health regulators ban this common food additive. Here's what you need to know

  In a move to safeguard public heath, Health Canada has officially banned the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) as a food additive. Here's what you need to know.

• Saskatchewan artist fundraising to help family whose son has genetic disease

  A Regina based artist is using his platform to fundraise for the family of a young boy with a genetic disease.

• Boar's Head closing Virginia plant linked to deadly U.S. listeria outbreak

  Boar's Head said Friday it's closing the Virginia plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak.

• 24-packs of Kirkland Signature Greek yogurt recalled over mould

  Kirkland Signature Greek yogurt 24-packs are being recalled in Canada due to mould.