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Study links autism to duplicated, missing genes

Lisa Bond spent years trying to understand why her son, Joshua, wouldn't make eye contact, threw fits when she tried to change his socks, and had so much trouble learning to speak. It turns out Joshua, now 14, is missing a small chunk of DNA on chromosome 16 — a deletion so profound it impaired his neurodevelopment, causing autism and serious language and learning disabilities.

Mental Health

Secondhand smoke may harm mental health

Other people's smoke is bad for your lungs and bad for your heart, and new research suggests it could be bad for your mental health, too.

Waiter, there's a potential carcinogen in my soup

Yolande Sprague could be forgiven for feeling virtuous. Four years ago, just after giving birth to her second child, the stay-at-home mom heard about BPA, a chemical inside some plastics that can leach into water or food slowly over time, potentially causing serious health problems like cancer.

Healthy Living »

Inspiring Canadians to Live Healthier Lives

Demand for cosmetic surgery remains high even in recessionary times

The trim and physically fit professional says he would bet money no one can tell he had plastic surgery -- not even his own family.

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Healthy Living

In search of youthfulness, millions turn to cosmetic procedures

Ensuring the safety and security of the hearing impaired, at work and at home

Women's Health

Gates Foundation gives $1.5B for women's health

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $1.5 billion on Monday in a joint push with the United Nations to improve the health of women and children, while launching a lobbying effort to get governments and other non-profit groups on board.

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Breast Cancer

Advances, setbacks seen in breast cancer research

Promising MS treatment could divide advocacy group

Men's Health

Do you have 'Low T?' Or is it just hype?

Middle-aged men sit around looking forlorn, while their shadows appear to be having all the fun. The men are moody, they have low libido, and they lack energy.

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Sports Injuries

Are you risking your spine riding a mountain bike?

Angry? Let it all out - it could be good for your health

Seniors

Therapeutic thinking

It troubles Ann Dobbins that in our society a diagnosis of dementia is often seen as a death sentence. She's determined to change that perception.

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Seniors

Suicide a risk in retirement, nursing communities

Cochlear implants slightly less helpful in the elderly

Children

A new study from the University of Calgary has found that bodychecking in peewee level hockey triples the risk of concussions and other injuries sustained by players age 11 and 12.

Bodychecking triples concussions in peewee hockey: Study

Seeing her 11-year-old son sprawled on the ice after taking a nasty hit during one of his hockey games, Janice Paskey got a sinking feeling.

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Nutrition

Plan ahead to eat well

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Fitness

Want to improve your workout? Take it outside

The surge of fair weather exercisers taking to streets, parks, trails, lakes and rivers is an annual event in Canada. All that’s needed is a few days ...

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Working out goes to the dogs

It’s a common dog-owner dilemma: go to the gym while the dog sits at home or sacrifice the workout to walk the dog? So Megan Rogers was thrilled to find...

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At McGill University, Brian Lee uses body-weight resistance in old fashioned push-ups.

Use your own body to get pumped up

These exercises can be done anywhere — no equipment required.

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HIV/AIDS

Fungus-tainted corn a factor in Africa HIV spread?

A new study raises the question of whether corn contaminated with a fungus-derived toxin is helping to facilitate the transmission of HIV in sub-Saharan...

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Society advises adding sexual desire to doctors' bedside manner

The society that represents Canada's obstetricians and gynecologists wants doctors to talk to their patients about sexual desire — and do something about...

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Circumcision may prevent sex-related penis injuries

A new study finds that circumcised men appear less likely to sustain cuts, abrasions and other minor injuries to the penis during sex -- which may help...

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