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Cancer tattoos a badge of honour for survivors, a memorial to those lost

Cancer tattoos a badge of honour for survivors, a memorial to those lost

TORONTO - A photo of a woman's chest tattooed to cover mastectomy scars, which went viral after she posted it on Facebook, has highlighted a growing trend among cancer survivors.
World's in 'new territory' with challenging new flu virus, WHO expert says

World's in 'new territory' with challenging new flu virus, WHO expert says

TORONTO - There has been bird flu. And swine flu. But the world is on new flu ground when it comes to the H7N9 virus that recently erupted in China, the World Health Organization's senior flu expert said Friday.

Meditation increasingly popular to reduce stress

Mary MacVean Los Angeles Times If meditation sounds intriguing, you can try it out 鈥 in as few as 10 minutes a day 鈥 without leaving your office. 鈥淚鈥檇 say there鈥檚 quite a range [of styles],鈥 says Mark Coleman, a longtime teacher. 鈥淪itting. Stillness.

Winnipeg woman visits son in Europe before planned suicide in Switzerland

WINNIPEG - A Manitoba woman is paying a final visit to her son in Europe before her planned visit to a clinic in Switzerland where she hopes to end her life on her own terms.

Your Good Health: Benign pituitary tumour causes growth spurt

Dear Dr. Roach: In the past year and a half, I have experienced several changes in my health. My hands and feet are increasing in size. I am lightheaded, fainting on occasion. I am gaining weight.

Health Challenge ends with PISE event

The sa国际传媒 Health Challenge comes to an end on Sunday, but for the four women and two men taking part, it鈥檚 just the beginning.
TC 10K runners do it for the team

TC 10K runners do it for the team

While some people enjoy the pleasure of their own company on a run, solo runners are increasingly discovering the advantages of training in a team or group for the sa国际传媒 10K.
Making vaccine for new H7N9 flu virus could be a challenge, experts say

Making vaccine for new H7N9 flu virus could be a challenge, experts say

TORONTO - Making a vaccine to protect against the new H7N9 flu virus that has emerged in eastern China could prove to be problematic, influenza experts acknowledged Thursday.
Hope for heartburn: 'Bracelet' implant for the throat can help treat severe acid reflux

Hope for heartburn: 'Bracelet' implant for the throat can help treat severe acid reflux

A tiny magnetic bracelet implanted at the base of the throat is greatly improving life for some people with chronic heartburn who need more help than medicine can give them.
In an increasingly connected society, China confronts new bird flu with greater openness

In an increasingly connected society, China confronts new bird flu with greater openness

SHANGHAI - After a new and lethal strain of bird flu emerged in Shanghai two weeks ago, the government of China's bustling financial capital responded with live updates on a Twitter-like microblog.