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Sex-Workers Operating From Supportive-Housing Sites at Benefit

Fri, 05/11/2012 - 12:51

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A new study has proposed that female sex workers who operate from supportive-housing sites tend to have less conflicted relationship with police. It has been discovered that these housing services are run by Atira Women's Resource Society and RainCity Housing and Support Society on the Downtown Eastside.

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Northern Ontario Doctors Facing Bigger Loss

Fri, 05/11/2012 - 12:41

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As per reports, it has been revealed that the Northern Ontario will be affected more than the South Ontario, when it comes to the effect of cuts on physicians being imposed by the provincial government,.

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Food Allergy Can be Life Threatening

Fri, 05/11/2012 - 12:40

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Food allergy is the word which is common for every nation across the globe. Health Canada said that there are 1.8 million Canadians, who have been suffering food allergy. However, it can occur due to any eatable, like unknowingly polling a peanut or having pizza, which has shrimp in it.

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Obama Speaks On Canada’s Role in Global Warming

Fri, 05/11/2012 - 10:24

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A recent interview of American President Obama revealed that Canada can play a devastating role in increasing the global warming. He said that it is high time now that Canada should know about the issue, and should stop exploiting the oil in vast tars.

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Scientists View Pond Skaters’ Sex Struggle

Fri, 05/04/2012 - 11:03

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In a recent report, scientists in Canada have managed to capture how a male pond skater grasps sexually approach their female counterparts in water. It was found that males made use of hook-like antennae to force their mates successfully. It has been claimed by Dr. Abderrahman Khila and Professor Ehab Abouheif from McGill University in Montreal.

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US Leads Premature Birth Rate List

Fri, 05/04/2012 - 10:17

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As per a report, which has been written by a group of 45 experts from 11 countries, it has been revealed that premature birth rate in the US is comparatively much higher than other countries.

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Faulty Scans Found

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 12:31

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It has been recently revealed in a report that the scan results for the errors faced in a number of scans of people being treated at the Vancouver Coastal Health are delayed. They had made calls to about 1000 patients regarding the faulty diagnostic imaging that was done at the facility a while ago. This was regarding the screenings done at Richmond as well as University of B. C.

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‘Walk MS: Michiana 2012’ for a Noble Cause

Tue, 05/01/2012 - 12:55

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society, hosts a walk at Indiana University South Bend on Saturday, Walk MS: Michiana 2012, and invites residents to come forward in huge numbers and be a part of the walk.

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A Letter from Children to Parents Suffering From Drug Abuse

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 07:59

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Drug use in the Cat lake reserve has been a high for a long time. It has been termed as the epicenter of prescription drug addiction in Canada. It is believed that nearly 80% of the adults living there are addicted to oxycodone-based pain killers like OxyContin or Percocets.

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B.C. Issues Public Warning of Western’s Frozen Berries

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 13:30

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It has been revealed that the B. C. Centre for Disease Control has issued a public warning about a Western Family brand of frozen berries. The company has also recalled its product, which contains mixed berries including pomegranate seeds, blueberries, strawberries and cherries.

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Researchers Discovered Ancient Cave Bacteria to Fight Superbugs

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 12:10

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No matter how much smart and deadly the superbugs (killers) become, nature (saver) will always remain smarter.

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Invisible Bacteria Haunts Heritage

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 12:05

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In a recent revelation, a team of Canadian researchers has managed to find that there are fair chances that there would be nothing left of the Titanic, except a pile of "rusticles".

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Clean and Safe Housing Can Make Mentally Ill People Solve Problems

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 13:17

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As per a Canadian study, it has been revealed that if people suffering from mental illness are moved into safe and clean housing, then they become capable of solving their problems. In order to test the above given statement, the study authors have subsidized 1,000 homes for vulnerable people in five different cities in Canada.

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Education about Tanning Beds is Important

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 13:15

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It has been recently revealed that even after all the hue and cry being made all over the world about the need for a complete ban to be imposed on tanning beds, the health minister of the vicinity is of the view that there is no need for the same.

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No Smoking near Playgrounds

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 13:13

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It has been recently revealed in a report that the ban placed on smoking near playgrounds has now been made official and people smoking near these areas, shall have to face fines or other legal trouble.

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Alberta Hospitals Outshine in Canadian Hospital Reporting Project

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 13:12

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As per recent reports, it has been unveiled that the hospitals in Alberta are providing with better facilities but, at the same time, it has become far more expensive than the others.

The Alberta hospital has been recorded spending $600 more on the typical patients in comparison to the other acute-care facilities across the country.

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Reasons behind the Deadliest Form of Breast Cancer Revealed

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 13:09

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The new study proposed by the scientists of Alberta and England will help all treat those suffering from the deadliest form of Breast cancer.

It has been unveiled that the scientists after a thorough study have been able to get to the main causative agent of the Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) by decoding its complex genetic framework.

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Canadian Blood Services Calls for Donors with Long Weekend Ahead

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 13:13

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There are expectations that there would be spike in blood demand with this Easter long weekend, and Canadian Blood Services is facing the pinch already, as it has claimed that they need more local donors in order to reach the target.

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Councillor Defends Smoking Ban in Parks

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 13:11

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With the ban on smoking in parks, beaches and on municipal properties coming into effect from April 2, it had sent a warm note that there is need for protection to be given to one and all from the evil habits.

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Parents Can Help In Reducing Suicide Cases

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 12:28

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Suicide is believed to be second leading cause of deaths in countries like Canada. It has been informed that kids in the age group of 10 to 19 are at a higher risk of committing suicide. In 2008 alone, about 233 cases of suicide were reported in Canada.

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