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Why those in L.A. whose homes were spared in wildfires could still face serious health risks
The massive scale of the Los Angeles wildfires means even people whose homes didn't burn down face health concerns from airborne compounds in the ash and smoke, researchers say.
Doctors propose new definitions of obesity that would move away from BMI
In Tuesday's issue of The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, dozens of international medical experts and people with lived experience are proposing a major change to how obesity is diagnosed because they say current medical approaches don't reliably assess an individual's health.
What's different, and worse, about the smoke from the L.A. fires
Los Angeles is already infamous for poor air quality. But the fires scorching the area now are sending up plumes of black smoke that pose threats to human health beyond that of standard wildfires.
Second Opinion
'Zombie facts' live on after black plastic and other studies get corrected or retracted
Headlines warning people to throw out their black plastic kitchen utensils live on, as do social media posts warning of “secret toxins” in your kitchen. Less prominent? A correction to the peer-reviewed study those headlines were based on.
How long do leftovers really last? And other holiday food safety questions, answered
Since kitchens can turn into sites of debates over leftovers, CBC News put some questions to food scientists. Here are the answers.
Most RSV infections are in babies less than 1 year old. But protection remains out of reach for many
Most positive tests for RSV so far this season in Canada have been among the youngest, federal data suggests. And while Health Canada has approved an immunization that can protect all babies from the illness, it’s only available in a few jurisdictions.
Cancer brings emotional anguish, harsh treatments — and a financial toll on patients, families: report
Over their lifetime, people with cancer and their caregivers face nearly $33,000 in costs like medications, transportation to hospital and accommodation as well as lost income, the Canadian Cancer Society reports.
1 in 7 ER visits in Canada are for conditions that could have been managed in primary care: report
Lack of access to family doctors and other primary care providers leaves many Canadians with no option than to go to the emergency department for care, new data suggests.
Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently
Canada has seen many high-profile food recalls this year — from sweet kale chopped-salad kits to plant-based milks — and even some Listeria contaminations. Here's what you need to know about all the recalls lately.
Taylor Farms brand Sweet Kale Chopped Kit recalled due to salmonella risk
Taylor Farmers Sweet Kale Chopped Kit sold in 340 gram bags are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination, Canadian officials say.