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Artist Leonardo da Vinci likely had an 'advantageous' eye disorder
Based on Leonardo da Vinci's work, there is evidence that the artist had strabismus — a condition that affects about three percent of the population and is usually detected at birth. One eye is straight, while the other eye can drift.
Health officials investigate salmonella outbreak in 5 provinces
Public health officials in five provinces are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has affected 45 individuals, some of whom ate cucumbers, although other sources are being investigated.
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What exactly are you inhaling when you vape?
With the popularity of Juul and other trendy vaping products, researchers are becoming more interested in how long-term exposure to flavouring chemicals affects our lungs.
Clean your bong, pass it along and other expert tips on cannabis etiquette
'I can't do this alone': Kids from Northern Quebec still taking medevac flights without parents
100-hour work weeks: Competition in video-game industry fuels concern over extreme overtime
Women with disabilities have sex. So why are their sexual health needs often ignored?
Last year's flu vaccine wasn't very effective. This year's looks more promising
Why you don't go momentarily blind when you blink
Study of U.S. hospital figures links pot use with increased risk of stroke
'Leadership shapes culture': Addressing doctor burnout, depression must start at the top, doctors say
Quebec Inuit leaders plead for mental health support in wake of youth suicides
Uganda at 'big risk' for Ebola spreading from neighbouring Congo, officials say
Exercise during pregnancy can reduce risk of major complications, research finds
Low-cost Calgary IVF clinic took advantage of the 'vulnerable and desperate,' woman says
New federal asbestos ban includes controversial exemptions
Canada's giant public health 'experiment' with legalized cannabis begins
Rise in cases of rare polio-like illness in U.S. children, officials say
Canadian Blood Services mulling shorter wait time for gay donors
Abbott Nutrition recalls meal replacements including Ensure Plus for possible bacterial contamination
Study shows HPV vaccination does not cause riskier sexual behaviour among teens
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If pot use increases, government should amend legislation, says CMAJ
Chiropractor crackdown: College gives ultimatum on misleading health claims
Young drivers who use cannabis at higher risk of collisions for at least 5 hours, McGill finds
