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Herbal Healing: Gout can be addressed through natural means

Herbal Healing: Gout can be addressed through natural means

Signs and symptoms often begin without much warning, and can be precipitated by relatively minor events such as stubbing a toe
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Alberta's chief medical officer out as contract ends, province looking for successor

Alberta's chief medical officer out as contract ends, province looking for successor

EDMONTON — Alberta is seeking a new chief medical officer of health as the government says Dr. Mark Joffe's contract has expired. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange's office said in an email Tuesday that Joffe's contract expired a day prior.
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B.C. to change law to stop employers from asking for 'unnecessary' doctor sick notes

B.C. to change law to stop employers from asking for 'unnecessary' doctor sick notes

The changes come after both the Canadian Medical Association and Doctors of BC advocated for sick note requirements to be eliminated last year.
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B.C. accepting only 1,100 new immigrant applications, nominations to focus on health

B.C. accepting only 1,100 new immigrant applications, nominations to focus on health

Anne Kange, the minister of post-secondary education and future skills, called the decrease from the federal government "drastic."
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Saskatchewan health minister quashes claim of babies going to U.S. for medical care

Saskatchewan health minister quashes claim of babies going to U.S. for medical care

REGINA — Saskatchewan's health minister has rejected accusations from a nurses union and the Opposition NDP that some babies from Regina's neonatal intensive care unit were sent to North Dakota for care.
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New facility to house asylum seekers in Toronto with mental health services on site

New facility to house asylum seekers in Toronto with mental health services on site

TORONTO — A new facility designed to house and support refugees and asylum seekers in Toronto is set to open next month with a focus on addressing mental health issues.
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Missouri lawmakers advance proposed repeal of abortion-rights measure approved by voters

Missouri lawmakers advance proposed repeal of abortion-rights measure approved by voters

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
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Party leaders make promises on job skills training, scam protection for seniors

Party leaders make promises on job skills training, scam protection for seniors

OTTAWA — The main federal parties campaigned in the Montreal area Tuesday, with the Liberals pitching a new training benefit for mid-career workers and the Conservatives promising to protect seniors from scams.
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Target baby food is recalled over lead contamination

Target baby food is recalled over lead contamination

A company that makes baby food sold under a Target store brand is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
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New obesity guidelines for kids address when medication is an option

New obesity guidelines for kids address when medication is an option

TORONTO — A new guideline for treating obesity in children and adolescents says medication can be helpful, but that health providers should prioritize addressing nutrition, exercise and psychological needs.
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