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Antibiotics may not be the answer to pink eye
New research suggests that antibiotic eyedrops may not be necessary to treat pink eye, especially when the majority of cases are caused by a virus instead of bacteria
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Hepatitis C
Testing for Hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted diseases is available at thousands of state of the art lab locations across the United States.
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Hepatitis B
If you feel that you may have or have been exposed to Hepatitis B or any other sexually transmitted diseases same day testing is available with or without insurance. In fact results can be available to you in as few as 48 hours.
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Deadly parasite infects birds throughout Maritimes
People in the Maritimes have been asked to take down their bird feeders to prevent a parasite from spreading from bird to bird across the entire region
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The summer of tick-mageddon
Health officials are saying Canada could soon face its worst tick season ever
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Criminal or cruel: hairless pet scam
An Alberta woman claims she was the victim of a scam after she purchased what she thought was a hairless Sphynx kitten
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Art from behind the Berlin wall
An exhibition currently on show in Berlin takes us back to the time of the Berlin Wall. Under constant state surveillance and censorship, resistance took on many forms. Voices of Dissent: Art in the GDR 1976-1989 showcases the varied and...
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Angus the dog: B.C. hospital's weapon against C. difficile
Canine is one of two in the world that can sniff out the stubborn and dangerous bug that's infecting wards across Canada
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Bleach and Infections in Kids
The Latest High Impact Medical News, Encapsulated and Physician Delivered
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Reptiles and Salmonella Infections
The Latest High Impact Medical News, Encapsulated and Physician Delivered
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Alberta MP Jim Hillyer found dead in Ottawa office
The Conservative MP, who represented the riding of Medicine Hat–Cardston–Warner, had complained Tuesday of feeling ill
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Ebola on the decline
The World Health Organization says fewer than 100 new Ebola cases were reported last week in the worst-affected countries
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Medical treatment for refugee children in Canada
The longer it takes to settle refugees, the longer they go without consistent health care. This Canadian doctor has made it her own medical mission to treat refugee children.
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COVID-19 boosted paused in Sask. until fall for people outside high-risk groups
Saskatchewan is pausing its COVID-19 booster program for the general public until the fall, when an updated booster is expected to be available.
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Infectious diseases spread amid unhygienic conditions in Gaza
Infectious diseases are spreading at an alarming rate in Gaza
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Yale professor honored for her contribution to science
Dr. Akiko Iwasaki was featured in 2024 Time 100 list and in Time 100 Health.
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Uniondale mom who was in heart failure while pregnant set to celebrate 1st Mother's Day
A few months after having the successful procedure, Gomez gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Rose, who is now 8 months old.
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Whooping cough is surging in N.L. Here are the symptoms
There are 50 confirmed cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, so far this year in Newfoundland and Labrador — normally, there are three or four annually. Dr. Natalie Bridger, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, says people should...
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How to handle malaria during pregnancy
Learn how to manage malaria during pregnancy to safeguard both mother and baby's health with these essential tips.
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Sisters warning others about deadly form of strep after losing their parents
Two sisters in southwest Nova Scotia want people to know about the danger of invasive group strep A — a rare but deadly bacterial infection. After losing both of their parents within hours of each other, they're wondering why there...
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Symptom awareness, vaccination key to fighting strep A, doctor says
Dr. Ryan Sommers, the senior regional medical officer of health at Nova Scotia Health, says watching for symptoms, knowing when to consult a medical professional and keeping up-to-date with vaccinations are important as the province sees...
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Sri Lanka measles outbreak: Babies prioritised for vaccine booster
Sri Lanka administers extra measles vaccines after an outbreak, fearing a drop in vaccination rates could threaten progress.
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Lingering cough? Patience is often the best medicine, doctors say
A new report from three physicians says the persistent post-infectious cough that so many Canadians are experiencing this winter will most often be resolved with time.
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Time is the best medicine for most persistent coughs, doctors say
A new report from three physicians says the persistent post-infectious cough that so many Canadians are experiencing this winter will most often be resolved with time.