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sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ 10K racers encouraged to support Boston bombing victims

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ 10K racers encouraged to support Boston bombing victims

The organizers of Sunday’s sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ 10K are encouraging participants, volunteers and spectators to show their support for the victims of the bombing at the Boston Marathon by purchasing and wearing One Fund Boston stickers.
Some H7N9 flu answers coming into view, others still a mystery: WHO

Some H7N9 flu answers coming into view, others still a mystery: WHO

Answers to some of the puzzling questions about the new H7N9 flu virus may be coming into view, the World Health Organization's top flu expert said Wednesday following the conclusion of a mission to China to explore the problem.

Dr. Roach: High HDL reading linked to lower heart-disease risk

Dear Dr. Roach: Although I’ve read that women should have an HDL cholesterol level of at least 60 to protect the heart, mine has always been higher than 100.

Former Ornge directors say they were kept in dark about Mazza's extra fees

TORONTO - Several former directors of Ornge say they were kept in the dark about extra fees ousted CEO Chris Mazza collected on top of his high salary from Ontario's troubled air ambulance service.
AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

WASHINGTON - We're in denial: Americans underestimate their chances of needing long-term care as they get older — and are taking few steps to get ready.
UK experts: Cosmetic surgery needs tighter rules, skin fillers should be prescription-only

UK experts: Cosmetic surgery needs tighter rules, skin fillers should be prescription-only

LONDON - A group of independent experts has slammed Britain's cosmetic surgery industry for not protecting patients adequately and is calling for stricter controls in the aftermath of a breast implant scandal in Europe last year that left tens of tho

Dr. Roach: Decision on use of growth hormone can be a tall order

Dear Dr. Roach: I am very concerned about my grandchild’s growth — or lack thereof. She is six years old and has not grown at all this past year. She is 42 inches tall and weighs 40 pounds. She is the smallest child in her Grade 1 class.
Screen time worse than sedentary time for children, study suggests

Screen time worse than sedentary time for children, study suggests

TORONTO - When it comes to the risk of heart disease in children, too many hours spent in front of TV, computer and video game screens is worse than other sedentary time like reading a book, a new Canadian study suggests.
TC 10K: Housing, addiction or mental health issues won't slow down these Victoria runners

TC 10K: Housing, addiction or mental health issues won't slow down these Victoria runners

There is no good reason why somebody struggling with housing, mental health or addiction issues can’t be physically active. But any one of these issues make it a challenge for people to stay committed to healthy lifestyle choices.

Your Good Health: Timing may influence success of medication

Dear Dr. Roach: I take Bystolic for blood pressure, and was instructed to take it in the morning. The side effects leave me feeling washed out, drowsy and listless all day.