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(NC)-There's nothing like a fresh catch of fish to spice up a summer outdoor adventure. As with most outdoor activities, fishing can pose a threat to health and safety. Take care that you don't get hooked on more than just the sport. St.

(NC)-It's one of the most common phrases you hear from your doctor: "I just want to run a few tests." Laboratory tests are among the most important aspects of modern health care.

A Simple Lab Test Could Save Your Life(NC)-Did you know that one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, called Human Papillomavirus (HPV), is also the leading cause of cervical cancer in women?

Take charge of your health(NC)-Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in your blood and in the cells of your body. A simple blood test is used to measure your cholesterol by detecting the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often referred...

(NC)-High cholesterol affects more than 10 million Canadians and is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease, the number one killer of Canadians. If you have recently been told that you have high cholesterol, you may have been very surprised.

(NC)-Hearing loss is a significant issue in the lives of many Canadians, but one study suggests that stigmas about hearing aids still persist. In a recent survey conducted by The Canadian Hearing Society, nearly one in four respondents reported...

(NC)-According to Health Canada, colour is not a reliable indicator that ground beef has been cooked to the temperature necessary to destroy harmful bacteria such as E. coli O157:H7.

(NC)-Consumers have long been advised to use food thermometers to measure the internal temperature of foods, such as meat and poultry, to verify that a safe temperature is reached and that harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E.

(NC)-Although most recover completely from it, some people who get food poisoning (foodborne illness) may develop long-term health problems as a result.

(NC)-When barbecuing, use the following tips from Health Canada to safely prepare, cook, serve and store ground beef:Before cooking Wash hands thoroughly, for at least 20 seconds, with warm water and soap, before and after handling raw meat.