Sun05202012

Health groups urge Ottawa to save refugee services
Source:  CBC | Health News

The heads of several of Canada's leading health-care organizations have written a strongly worded letter to the federal immigration minister, urging him to ...

Vitamin D non-skeletal health benefits unclear
Source:  CBC | Health News

Taking vitamin D supplements for bone health is fine but using it to prevent and treat other diseases doesn't have clear evidence, a panel of medical expert...

Hepatitis C blood tests suggested for baby boomers
Source:  CBC | Health News

All baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C, U.S. health officials recommend.

Ontario sets up panel to tackle childhood obesity
Source:  CBC | Health News

The Ontario government is setting up an expert panel to tackle childhood obesity.

Misdiagnosis leads to lawsuit in woman's death
Source:  CBC | Health News

The family of a woman who died of a heart attack shortly after she was sent home from a central Newfoundland emergency room has filed a civil lawsuit.

Healthy foods can cost less
Source:  CBC | Health News

Most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods cost less than foods high in fat, sugar and salt, U.S. agriculture department study says.

Weight loss during pregnancy helps mom and baby
Source:  CBC | Health News

Pregnant women who are overweight and obese can safely reduce their weight by eating a healthy diet to reduce the risks of complications for themselves and ...

What's the fuss about coffee?
Source:  CBC | Health News

Why did coffee study make headlines?

'Good' cholesterol's heart benefits challenged
Source:  CBC | Health News

Having naturally high levels of "good" cholesterol doesn't lower the risk of heart attacks as believed.