CBC: Health

Thursday th 26th of February 2009

Some prenatal vitamins lack iodine levels claimed, tests show - 15:14

Report proposes ways to help keep drivers sharper as they age - 13:21

Patients, advocates eagerly await breast cancer inquiry report - 11:22

Calories, not diet type, matter for weight loss, trial shows - 11:22

Wednesday th 25th of February 2009

Nanoparticles let scientists tickle brain cells wirelessly - 19:08

HIV develops 'escape mutations' to evade immune system - 14:00

Union criticizes Blood Services for cutting nursing positions - 13:36

Poorer Canadians more likely to be hospitalized for depression: CIHI - 13:36

Iqaluit hospital hoping to regain national accreditation - 11:36

New keno terminals not as addictive as VLTs: treasurer - 11:36

Emailed forecasts predict health problems - 11:36

Cancer error proves need for full review of N.L. health system: couple - 09:15

Tuesday th 24th of February 2009

Hospital blaze deliberately set: fire officials - 17:29

Diabetes linked to doubling of risk for postpartum depression - 17:29

Drink a day increases cancer risk in women: study - 16:21

Needle-exchange program curbing disease: Sask. study - 14:28

Maple Leaf recalls wieners, cites unfinished testing - 14:07

Report calls for $700M to fight heart disease through healthier lifestyles - 13:17

Electronic keno's 'significant risk' worries gaming foundation - 09:21

Paramedics ramp up union campaign with TV ads - 09:21

Eastern Health nurses back strike mandate - 09:21

Monday th 23rd of February 2009

Opposition MPs criticize Tories over listeriosis secrecy - 20:14

Calcium linked to lower risk of digestive cancers - 17:35

Researcher studying role of fathers after divorce - 16:28

Virden Hospital ER reopens - 16:28

Ontario expands access to weight-loss surgery - 16:28

Vitamins may help reduce risk of age-related vision loss, trial suggests - 16:28

U.K. tainted blood inquiry slams delays in 'horrific human tragedy' - 14:14

Ontario teens lobby for stricter ratings of films with smoking - 13:07

Yukon teen with FASD 'fell through the cracks': advocate - 12:42

Website wants Canadians to express views on health-care system - 12:42

Scars of child abuse reach down to genetic level, scientists find - 11:56

Electronic keno game 'high risk' for addiction, expert says - 11:35

70 ill in China after eating tainted pork: state media - 11:35

Deaths of children at risk 'too high,' says advocate - 11:35

Friday th 20th of February 2009

Shift and blue-collar workers more likely to be obese: StatsCan - 16:56

Nurse practitioners to head 3 new Ontario clinics - 16:35

FDA OK's implant to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder - 12:07

Peanut allergy treatment offers hope of cure - 07:49

Family celebrates victory as new drugs approved on P.E.I. - 06:21

Changing lighting cuts anxiety for children at dentist: study - 01:14

Thursday th 19th of February 2009

Chinese officials investigate more kidney problems in babies - 18:07

Infection control at nursing homes found lacking: study - 16:35

Alberta firm offers refunds for 'cancer cure' products - 16:14

Man accused of forging prescriptions for 15,000 painkillers - 15:49

Drug design facility to attract scientists to Halifax - 15:49

Younger stroke victims often misdiagnosed in ER: study - 15:07

More chronic illness reported among Métis - 13:56

Rare brain infection linked to MS drug - 12:07

School accidents account for nearly 20% of child injuries, study indicates - 12:07