CBC: Health

Thursday th 18th of December 2008

Lung transplant numbers, survival rates up: report - 11:07

Mariposa Meats recalls pork chops, sliced chicken for possible listeria contamination - 10:42

MRSA outbreak delays surgeries at Charlottetown hospital - 09:14

Zimbabwe cholera death toll reaches 1,111, says UN - 09:14

Wednesday th 17th of December 2008

Does sugar make children hyperactive? Festive myths explored - 19:14

Cockroach complaints in Edmonton double over a year - 17:42

Protein levels help predict ovarian cancer survival - 17:42

Doctor numbers halved over holidays at Inuvik hospital - 16:35

Richer men pack on more pounds: Statistics Canada - 16:14

2 years probation for Charlottetown doctor - 15:28

Too many stressed soldiers slipping through cracks: report - 12:07

P.E.I. pap smears shipped to mainland - 09:28

N.B. pathologist should see results from test review, judge says - 09:07

Tuesday th 16th of December 2008

Protect kids with stricter regulation of chemicals, group urges - 18:07

Diet rich in beans, nuts better for blood sugar control: study - 18:07

P.E.I. nurses' dispute goes to arbitration - 15:49

New liquor stores raise alcohol consumption in B.C.: health officer - 15:49

HIV penetrates genital skin of healthy women, scientists find - 14:21

Heavy snorers burn more calories during rest: study - 12:50

Generic drug makers seek changes to patent law - 11:49

Doctors squeeze patients in as isotope supply halved - 09:14

Monday th 15th of December 2008

Home, hospital rehab work equally well for COPD: study - 18:35

Eastern Health says it is acting to protect children transferred in handcuffs - 18:14

Mystery source of hospital's superbug outbreak found - 18:14

Colonoscopy prevents fewer deaths from right-sided cancers: study - 17:07

Province increases support to help aging seniors stay at home - 14:00

Carbon monoxide detectors sell quickly in wake of Ont. deaths - 12:07

Chance of Christmas nurses strike over, contract talks resume - 09:49

Teen patient transferred in handcuffs for psychiatric care - 09:49

Ontario pastrami product may be tainted: CFIA - 00:07

Friday th 12th of December 2008

Obama, occasional smoker, inspires anti-smoking groups - 16:28

Quebec man acquitted on assisted suicide charge - 14:56

Second preliminary report backs Zometa as cancer fighter - 14:14

Hospital death rate dropping, report shows - 12:42

N.B. pathologist inquiry results fuel class-action lawsuit - 12:21

Take care with bowel cleansers, U.S. warns - 10:49

No comeback for OxyContin, despite bust: St. John's police - 08:14

Health officials warn of contaminated cocaine - 01:49

Thursday th 11th of December 2008

P.E.I. orders more flu vaccine to meet demand - 17:35

Risks of some asthma drugs greater than benefits, FDA told - 17:35

Even late premature babies face higher risk of health problems: study - 13:28

Drinks cheap but social costs high: doctors - 13:00

Obama officially names Daschle as health secretary - 13:00

South Africa declares disaster zone as cholera spreads from Zimbabwe - 11:23

Boy, 3, with cerebral palsy can keep his pony - 11:23

Irish government offers aid for pork industry after tainted meat scare - 11:22

Provincial NDP seeks stricter regulations on cigarillos - 01:42

Wednesday th 10th of December 2008

Canada adopts melamine standards set by WHO - 22:38

Quebec jury deliberates in landmark assisted suicide case - 18:16

Healthy eating tips for the holidays - 14:28