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American Cancer Society, born at a time when cancer was a lesser threat, marks 100 years

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The American Cancer Society — one of the nation's best known and influential health advocacy groups — is 100 years old this week....

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Drug users in Abbotsford, B.C., sue over bylaw that bans clean needle exchange

VANCOUVER - Three injection drug users filed a lawsuit Tuesday over an Abbotsford, B.C., bylaw that has banned harm-reduction services such as clean needle exchanges for the past eight years, arguing the prohibition violates their charter...


Portland, Ore., mayor concedes that residents have rejected water fluoridation

PORTLAND, Ore. - The mayor of Portland, Ore., has conceded defeat in an effort to add fluoride to the city's drinking water....


New Brunswick discouraging new family doctors from practising: medical residents

FREDERICTON - New Brunswick is discouraging family physicians from practising in the province despite a growing need for care, a number of doctors in the Maritimes say....


After a decade of success, global AIDS program looks to the future

WASHINGTON - The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from epidemic is running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh...


Skin picking gets status as distinct disorder, should help sufferers access help

TORONTO - Angela Hartlin's legs are covered with small bloodied sores that overlay myriad scars, ghost-like reminders of similar lesions that have dotted her skin for years....


Canadian becomes president of International Council of Nurses

OTTAWA - A Canadian has been elected president of the International Council of Nurses....









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