Acupuncture infection risks flagged
People who undergo acupuncture risk getting a bacterial or viral infection from contaminated needles and other materials used in the treatment, microbiologists say, but practitioners say infection-control practices in Canada are strong enough to prevent that from happening.
Flu during pregnancy risky: study
Pregnant women in Australia and New Zealand were 13 times more likely to become critically ill and be admitted to hospital than other women, a new study suggests.
Caffeine in sodas OK: Health Canada
Caffeine is safe when used in low concentrations as a food additive in non-cola soft drinks, Health Canada says.
H1N1 fears worse than virus, expert says
In the year since the first human case of H1N1 influenza was diagnosed in Mexico, public health efforts worldwide focusing on a vaccination campaign have increasingly come under question.
Obama makes final health-care pitch
U.S. President Barack Obama made a final push to rally support before this weekend's vote on health-care legislation, charging that the country cannot afford to miss this historic opportunity.
OneTouch SureStep glucose test strips recalled
The maker of OneTouch SureStep test strips has issued a voluntary recall of some lots of the product used by diabetics to measure blood-glucose levels.
Downsizing bad for employees' health
Older workers who find themselves in jobs where there are demotions and downsizing are more likely to develop health problems, a recent study suggests.
N.L. MDs ask for arbitration
The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association has asked for binding arbitration to settle a contract dispute.
Pregnant women wanted for N.B. H1N1 study
New Brunswick's Department of Health is looking to study women who were pregnant during last fall's H1N1 vaccination regime to examine their attitudes surrounding whether they decided to get immunized.
