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1st Canadian case of Zika-related anomalies confirmed in a fetus
Canada has a case of Zika-related anomalies in a fetus, the country's public health agency says. More read comments
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Zika virus: Public health emergency declared in Puerto Rico
The Obama administration on Friday declared a public health emergency in Puerto Rico due to the rapid and widespread transmission of the Zika virus, saying it poses a "significant threat" to the health of pregnant women who may be infected and their children. More
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Imported fresh produce suspected as cyclospora outbreak sickens 51
The government is advising Canadians to check where their produce comes from after an outbreak of cyclospora was reported in four provinces. More
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Ontario fast-food labels could cause women to gain weight, public health advocate says
Marketing firm with food-industry ties ran consultations
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HEALTH'He's a warrior': Brazilian parents face challenges of raising babies with Zika
Follow-up care required for children born with microcephaly after mothers' illness while pregnant
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Food allergiesWhen customers with allergies dine out, who's responsible for their safety?
'Leaving it to a restaurant and leaving it to a waiter is not always possible'
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BlogZika vaccine: how close?
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Pigeon pathologistsPigeon detectives peck away at cancer
American researchers are training pigeons in how to detect cancer. At times they perform as well as humans
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MotoristsDriving and dementia: A delicate balance
How to assess the driving fitness of people with slight declines in cognitive abilities
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SleepDon't look at the clock! And 7 other tips to beat dreaded insomnia
Don't get worked up about one bad night's sleep because anxiety itself interferes with dozing off
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AnalysisSecrets and lies: Faked data and lack of transparency plague global drug manufacturing
Consumers can't find out where their drugs are made
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