This Week's Health News in Brief

CBC - Jalapenos may have salmonella, food agency says
CBC - Top 10 health stories of 2011: food chemicals, vitamin D and brain waves
CBC - French breast implants may require removal
CBC - Lead in kids' jewelry prompts recall

Globe & Mail - Spread smackdown: butter versus margarine
Globe & Mail - Health-care efficiency seen as more critical than funds, survey finds
Globe & Mail - Canadian-developed HIV vaccine approved for human testing

Region of Waterloo - The 2011-2012 influenza season starts in Waterloo Region

KW Record - Breast cancer gene may also lead to heart problems, studies find
KW Record - Increase in measles fuels questions about vaccine schedule
KW Record - Common prostate condition is treatable, local urologist says

CTV News - Journals asked to censor controversial bird flu studies
CTV News - Teens who argue with mom might resist peer pressure: studyCTV News - Researchers find different cancers share same genetic flaw

Toronto Star - How to combat holiday stress
Toronto Star - Evaluate your parents’ health over the holidays
Toronto Star - Eating less may boost your brain power
Toronto Star - Scientists kick off barefoot running debate

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