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Send West Nile Virus Packing
(NC)-West Nile Virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be fatal for humans. There have been 20 presumed cases of the virus in Canada including one death. In the U.S., over 1000 people have been hospitalized with more than 40 deaths to date.Since its...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003
The Number One Reason For Your Child'S Doctor Visit
(NC)-Infections caused by pneumococcal disease are a leading reason for many children's doctor visits in the first few years of life. What is Pneumococcal Disease? Pneumococcal disease is the result of a tiny bacterial organism.
Date Posted: May 10, 2003
Lowering Your Risk Of Heart Disease
(NC)-If you have been deemed at risk by your doctor, there are steps you can take to help control risk factors.According to Statistics Canada, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death of Canadians, accounting for over 26% of all deaths.1...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003
Vitamins And Minerals May Boost Immune Function
(NC)-Many experts believe vitamins, especially antioxidant vitamins, help boost the disease-fighting powers of the immune system. Antioxidants are thought to help protect cells in the immune system from damage caused by environmental contaminants,...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003
Heart Attack Warning Signs
(NC)-Heart disease is a leading cause of death for Canadian men and women.1 Chest pain (a classic symptom of angina or heart attack) occurs when not enough blood is reaching the heart muscles due to the narrowing of the heart's coronary...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003
Fact Or Fiction - The Truth About Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer is a disease that only affects older men.FICTION: It can affect anyone, men or women equally. Men and women 50 years or older are at greater risk for the disease. Colorectal Cancer is usually curable.FACT: It is usually curable...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003
Up Close And Personal With Someone Who Has Lived With Colorectal Cancer
(NC)-Imagine being 41 years old and being told by your family physician that you have colorectal cancer and that it has spread to other areas of your body. Treatment will involve surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.Automatically your mind is racing...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003
Colorectal Cancer - Preventable, Curable And Beatable
(NC)-March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and to ensure Canadians have the necessary information to make informed decisions and choices about their colon health, frequently asked questions are answered below.
Date Posted: May 10, 2003
Important Steps That Can Lower Your Risk Of Colorectal Cancer
(NC)-March marks National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Barry Stein, President of the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada and a colon cancer survivor, wants Canadians to know that the goal of the campaign is to generate widespread...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003
Skin Care 101: How To Be 'Skin Smart' This Winter
(NC)-'Skin smart' protection and behavior works from the outside in, and from the inside out. That is, it helps to understand the outer layer of skin, and how skin is formed, so you can do the right things to protect your skin from...
Date Posted: May 10, 2003
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