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Woman’s killer given lenient sentence after jail punishment
WARNING: Video contains distressing details | An Ontario judge has ruled that convicted killer Linval Ritchie, who pleaded guilty to the murder of his ex-girlfriend Vanessa Virgioni, will be eligible for early parole after 18 years after...
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This Montreal skin cancer clinic uses iPhones to screen thousands of patients
A clinic at the Jewish General Hospital diagnoses and treats patients early to increase their odds of beating melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
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Killer eligible for early parole after multi-day jail strip search
WARNING: Video contains distressing details | An Ontario judge has ruled that convicted killer Linval Ritchie, who pleaded guilty to the murder of his ex-girlfriend Vanessa Virgioni, will be eligible for early parole after 18 years after...
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Gaza crisis: situation worsens | 'Gaza needs 600 trucks every day': UN
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has escalated into a full-blown catastrophe, as reports point to the use of hunger and starvation as weapons of war. With near-total blockades on food, water, fuel, and aid, Israel’s actions in Gaza have...
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Israel-Hamas war: Israeli PM Netanyahu's Gaza annexation plan draws ire
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly planning a full military occupation of Gaza, despite fierce objections from top Israeli military and intelligence officials. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, over 60,000...
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Nigel Farage worries 'hugely' over more Gazan children receiving treatment in the UK
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has given his concerns over a reported Government plan for more children from Gaza to receive treatment in the UK. At an event in central London, the Clacton MP said he would worry "hugely" over the...
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Trades among jobs most susceptible to toxic drug-related deaths: B.C. Coroners Service
The B.C. Coroners Service has released data on the toxic drug crisis showing the occupations of those who died over a three year span in the province. As Michelle Morton reports, one of the industries seeing the largest numbers of drug...
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Ice Bucket Challenge at Yonkers Raceway helps carve pathway toward hope
In addition to raising awareness and money for research, the annual event also remembers Yonkers native and Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder Pat Quinn, who lost his battle with ALS in 2020.
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Yale study finds AI aiding in more accurate treatment for skin cancer
Researchers at Yale say AI computers can now outperform people at tasks that previously relied on the human eye, leading to faster and more accurate decision-making throughout melanoma treatment
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Study looks at how massaging newborn calves might make them heavier and healthier
As part of a research study with Olds College, two Alberta farming families are massaging their newborn calves for one minute. The technique is called "tactile stimulation" and it's being applied as a way to get the animals used to...
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Stamford officer previously accused of excessive force now faces domestic violence charges
According to Zach’s arrest warrant, the charges involve a woman he was dating and pertain to four separate incidents that took place from October of last year through June.
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New study warns of deadly superbug surge amid global aid cuts
Superbugs could cost millions of lives and trillions in losses by 2050. A global health disaster is looming and the clock is ticking. Watch in for more details!
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Measles cases in Alberta surpass 13,000
As Alberta’s measles outbreak continues to grow, some residents are reconsidering travel plans — particularly families with young children or individuals with autoimmune concerns. Dr. Christopher Labos addresses and debunks common...
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Canada's first coronavirus patient released from hospital
The patient with Canada's first confirmed case of coronavirus was discharged from a hospital in Toronto on Friday morning and will return home to stay in self-isolation.
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It's too early to know if we should be concerned about coronavirus, specialist says
Scientists don’t yet know how dangerous an emerging coronavirus will be, but one health expert says an age-old piece of advice holds true for the new virus: wash your hands.
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Should Canadians worry about a new coronavirus?
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Allison McGeer explains why it is critical now to figure out if there is enough human-to-human transmission of a new coronavirus to sustain the current outbreak.
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Lebanon: Risk of medicine shortage amid economic crisis
How an economy on life support is driving fears for future of healthcare in Lebanon.
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Cerebral CEO Says Startup Aims to Offer Discreet Mental Health Care Online
Cerebral, a startup hoping to close a healthcare gap by providing online consultations and prescriptions for mental health issues, is betting users are open to ordering medicine for anxiety, depression and insomnia through the mail.
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Need2Know: Airline Stocks Plummet, Biden's Plan for Recovery & COVID Death Spike
These are the headlines you Need2Know for Friday, July 10, 2020.
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US presidential hopefuls debate healthcare
Majority of Democratic presidential candidates promise to preserve role of health insurance companies.
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Toronto family enters drug lottery to treat baby daughter
Jessica and Ricardo Batista's 4-month-old daughter, Eva, suffers from muscular atrophy, a potentially deadly genetic disease. The only hope the family has for accessing a dose of the $2.8 million drug needed to treat her is a lottery...
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Highlights from Dr. Anthony Fauci's appearance before the U.S. Congress
Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. is headed the right direction in fighting the coronavirus, but does not have it completely under control.
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Afghans demand justice amid attempt to probe war crimes at ICC
Man who lost wife and seven children in US air strike among many victims of violence who are seeking answers.
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Africa AIDS conference: Healthcare leaders meet in Rwanda
Healthcare activists say world’s response to HIV/AIDS is failing to deliver required services to, in particular, children, in world’s poorest communities.