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Probiotic yogurt benefits vary, study finds
Canadian consumers daunted by shelves of yogurt in a wide array of styles at the grocery store should keep in mind not all probiotic products are created equal. More
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Respiratory problems affect 1 in 5 firefighters after Fort McMurray wildfire
Nearly a year after a wildfire devastated Fort McMurray, many firefighters who worked to save the city are facing lingering health problems, according to preliminary findings of new research. More
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Woman calls on Nova Scotia to update rules on breast reduction surgery
MSI will only pay for breast reduction surgery if a patient's body mass index is 27 or less. More audio
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Weight loss
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CANNABIS
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HEART HEALTH
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Healthy lifestyle
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Cancer
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Second Opinion
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FIFTH ESTATE
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Choosing Wisely
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Polio survivors fight for proper treatment of post-polio syndrome
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Childbirth
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Strep infections
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OPIOID ADDICTION
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