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B.C. Appeal Court upholds abortion bubble-zone law, saying women need protection
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's highest court has dismissed a constitutional challenge of the province's controversial "bubble-zone law," which restricts protesters around abortion clinics. Two anti-abortion protesters went to the B.C.
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's highest court has dismissed a constitutional challenge of the province's controversial "bubble-zone law," which restricts protesters around abortion clinics. Two anti-abortion protesters went to the B.C.
BioMS says its lead drug has received a fast-track designation from the FDA
EDMONTON - Drug developer BioMS Medical Corp. said Thursday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had granted its lead multiple sclerosis compound "fast track" status, which may expedite the drug's review process.
EDMONTON - Drug developer BioMS Medical Corp. said Thursday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had granted its lead multiple sclerosis compound "fast track" status, which may expedite the drug's review process.
Bologna sold in Newfoundland supermarket added to Maple Leaf recall
OTTAWA - Another recall has been issued involving meat from the Maple Leaf Foods packing plant in Toronto linked to a listeriosis outbreak that has killed at least 13 people.
OTTAWA - Another recall has been issued involving meat from the Maple Leaf Foods packing plant in Toronto linked to a listeriosis outbreak that has killed at least 13 people.
Canada needs screening program for abdominal aneurysms for plus-65s, group says
TORONTO - Canada should have a national screening program to diagnose potential abdominal aortic aneurysms in men and high-risk women aged 65 and older, the Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery says.
TORONTO - Canada should have a national screening program to diagnose potential abdominal aortic aneurysms in men and high-risk women aged 65 and older, the Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery says.
CFIA warns of undeclared milk proteins in No Name Cookie Dough
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Loblaw Companies Limited are warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume certain No Name Cookie Dough products. The affected products contain milk which is not declared on the label.
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Loblaw Companies Limited are warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume certain No Name Cookie Dough products. The affected products contain milk which is not declared on the label.
FDA orders stronger warnings about fungal infections for 4 arthritis drugs
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered stronger warnings Thursday on four medications widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses, saying they can raise the risk of possibly fatal fungal infections.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered stronger warnings Thursday on four medications widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses, saying they can raise the risk of possibly fatal fungal infections.
Gene domino effect behind brain, pancreatic tumours, scientists report
WASHINGTON - Scientists have mapped the cascade of genetic changes that turn normal cells in the brain and pancreas into two of the most lethal cancers. The result points to a new approach for fighting tumours and maybe even catching them sooner.
WASHINGTON - Scientists have mapped the cascade of genetic changes that turn normal cells in the brain and pancreas into two of the most lethal cancers. The result points to a new approach for fighting tumours and maybe even catching them sooner.
Health Canada issues warning about balloon blowing kits sold at CNE
OTTAWA - Health Canada says anyone who bought a kit at the CNE in Toronto last month that lets children blow their own balloons should dispose of them immediately.
OTTAWA - Health Canada says anyone who bought a kit at the CNE in Toronto last month that lets children blow their own balloons should dispose of them immediately.
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