Wednesday, January 18, 2012

This Week's Health News in Brief

NY Times: Osteoporosis is slow; bone density tests can wait, study says
NY Times: How exercise may keep alzheimer’s at bay

Region of Waterloo Public Health: Protecting yourself from extreme cold

CBC:
Ontario to help addiction patients quit smoking
CBC: Liver and thyroid cancer rates rise
CBC: Selective abortions prompt call for ultrasound rules

KW Record:
Cystic fibrosis patients urged not to get together
KW Record: Whooping cough returns as vaccine modified to reduce side-effects
KW Record: Exercise program helps seniors cope at home

Globe & Mail: No clear evidence Tamiflu works, study finds
Globe & Mail: Mentally ill and ‘out' but not yet embraced
Globe & Mail: Bring back the pop? School junk food doesn’t cause obesity: study

Cambridge Times: Walk supports Alzheimer Society

CTV News: Aging population pushing cancer rates higher: StatsCan
CTV News: Skiing, snowboarding top list of winter sports injuries
CTV News: Study suggests caffeine may help premature babies

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