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'I feel quite abandoned': Woman facing worsening debilitation challenges medically assisted dying law
A fierce and deeply emotional legal battle is brewing as the "reasonably foreseeable" death requirement for medical assistance in dying is challenged in court. The government and disability advocates are vowing to preserve it. More video
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How cycling to work could save thousands of lives a year
Commuters who cycle to work could cut their risk of cancer, heart disease and premature death substantially, U.K. researchers have found. More
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1,300 Canadians have died with medical assistance since legalization — here's one man's story
More than 1,300 people in Canada have chosen to end their lives since medically assisted dying became legal. Rob Rollins, a 56-year-old who lived in a rural village in eastern Ontario, was one of them. More video
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Modern slaveryHealth-care workers learning to combat the 'epidemic' of human trafficking
'We're starting to see a real shift in awareness,' says Dr. Hanni Stoklosa
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Preterm infantsProvinces spent $43M on preemie drug experts say can be made for a fraction of the cost
Fewer than 7,000 babies received Synagis, which costs $7K on average per patient per year
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White Coat Black ArtHow to protect against measles here and abroad
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Medical mysteryToronto boy's DNA reveals mysterious new disease — and possible cure
Never-before-seen gene mutation could also explain symptoms of two other SickKids patients
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RecallCanada joins recall of EpiPens
Some of the emergency anti-allergy shots may not work
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Breakfast trendsDo we still need 3 square meals a day or is all-day breakfast the new normal?
Canadian eating habits are changing and restaurants are taking notice in hunt for growth
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Weight lossWhy willpower isn't enough to keep the pounds off
You may think that fighting fat is simply a question of self-discipline — but it's largely about biology
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