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Paid Donor Blood Plasma Clinics May Affect Voluntary Donations

Paid Donor Blood Plasma Clinics May Affect Voluntary Donations

Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews seems to be unhappy about the conduct of clinics which pay people for their blood plasma. Matthews said that Health Canada should take an action and also resist the approvals of such clinics.

Protective Equipment May Prove Threatening, Says Study

Protective Equipment May Prove Threatening, Says Study

Though it is believed that helmets and mouthguards-like equipments help in preventing sports injuries, especially in hockey, a team of researchers has warned that these things may only prove to be players' worst foe.

Hadfield Chats with Elementary School Kids

Hadfield Chats with Elementary School Kids

Students at the Valley Manor Elementary School got a chance to chat with Chris Hadfield, the Canadian astronaut aboard International Space Station.

Whole Foods Market Want Suppliers to label genetically engineered foods, announces deadline

Whole Foods Market Want Suppliers to label genetically engineered foods, announc

Food retailer Whole Foods Market has become the first national grocery chain to announce that its suppliers will have to label all the products which contains genetically engineered ingredients. The retailer is the first one which has given deadline to its suppliers and has said that the requirement should get fulfilled by 2018.

Asteroid Mining to Become a Dominant Industry

Asteroid Mining to Become a Dominant Industry

So far, asteroids have threatened hearts of many, but there are many who seek a business opportunity in them. During a conference this week, the possibilities of mining on asteroid were discussed.

Alcohol Consumption among Women on Rise, Says Study

Alcohol Consumption among Women on Rise, Says Study

According to experts, alcohol consumption among women has sought a rise compared to their male peers. A group of researchers discussed the rising problem of alcohol consumption among women in Toronto on Friday.

Police Claims IZMS Products Contain Illicit Components

Police Claims IZMS Products Contain Illicit Components

The drugs and guns unit said that in January, it received information about synthetic marijuana containing illegal components being sold at Windsor store labeled as legal.

Canadians Consuming More than Recommended Level of Sodium

Canadians Consuming More than Recommended Level of Sodium

It is a high time now that Canadian government should take steps to raise awareness among people about the side effects of sodium. It has been recently revealed that Canadians have been taking more than recommended level of sodium in their diet.

Ontario may Witness Ban on Tanning Beds Usage for Under-18

Ontario may Witness Ban on Tanning Beds Usage for Under-18

The Ontario government has introduced legislation, as per which tanning beds for youth under -18 will be banned. The government will be taking the action in order to prevent skin cancer.

Chris Hadfield Captures Startling Pictures of Earth

Chris Hadfield Captures Startling Pictures of Earth

According to recent news, a Canadian astronaut has captured startling images of Earth on Twitter, which he has clicked from NASA's orbiting lab.

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