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Baby girl suffered multiple organ failure after birth in heated tub: case study

LONDON, Ont. — A team of doctors says the case of a baby girl who went into multiple organ failure after being born underwater in a hot tub highlights the risks of such births.
'He's gone just like that:' Man dies after walnut shells used at work site

'He's gone just like that:' Man dies after walnut shells used at work site

EDMONTON — Justin Mathews had a lifelong nut allergy and was always careful, so his family is stunned that he died after visiting a work site where walnut shells were used to blast paint off walls.

California company recalls vegetables over listeria fears

SALINAS, Calif. — A California company has voluntarily recalled packaged vegetables distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada because of possible bacterial contamination.
Pharmacists cited for trying to see Prince's medical records

Pharmacists cited for trying to see Prince's medical records

INDIANAPOLIS — Three Indiana pharmacists have been reprimanded by state regulators for trying to access Prince's medical records within days of the music superstar's death last year.
Insurer Aetna unloads group life, disability for $1.45B

Insurer Aetna unloads group life, disability for $1.45B

Aetna, the nation's third-largest health insurer, is selling its domestic group life and disability businesses for $1.45 billion to Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Dryden: Time for a 'Game Change' when it comes to hockey and hits to the head

Dryden: Time for a 'Game Change' when it comes to hockey and hits to the head

TORONTO — Ken Dryden never met Steve Montador. But after hearing of the death of the NHL veteran defenceman at just 35, he wanted to know how and why. "Game Change" is the result.

Flint City Council seeks more time to choose water source

FLINT, Mich. — The City Council in Flint, Michigan, is asking a federal judge for more time to choose a long-term source of drinking water in the wake of the city's lead-tainted water crisis. The request was made in a Sunday court filing. Gov.
Liberals accused of diabetes tax grab with apparent benefit clawback

Liberals accused of diabetes tax grab with apparent benefit clawback

OTTAWA — Health groups joined forces on Sunday with the Conservative opposition to accuse the Liberal government of trying to raise tax revenue on the backs of vulnerable diabetics.

New Montreal clinic aims to desensitize children to food allergies

MONTREAL — In the coming months, dozens of children with food allergies will begin a treatment to desensitize them to their allergens as part of a three-year pilot project at Montreal's Sainte-Justine hospital.

Successful lawyers more likely to experience mental health problems

TORONTO — New Canadian research suggests lawyers are more likely to experience mental health struggles the more successful they are in their field.
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