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Couples struggling to conceive are better off not smoking pot: doctor

VANCOUVER — Men and women who smoke marijuana could be adding to their infertility woes if they are already struggling …

Avoid screen use battles by setting rules early and before kids get phones: doc

VANCOUVER — Parents should prioritize healthy habits such as physical fitness, nutrition and sleep over screen time long before kids …

Burnaby mayor wants more action on pipeline after meeting with Trudeau

BURNABY, B.C. — The mayor of Burnaby, B.C., says he met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss his concerns about the …

Make StatsCan data on lower life expectancy due to ODs an election issue: doctor

VANCOUVER — Life expectancy rates in Canada have stopped increasing for the first time in four decades, says a Statistics …

Feds should fund program providing drug safety info to pregnant women: doctors

VANCOUVER — Funding a program that provides pregnant and breast-feeding women with evidence-based research on drug safety should be a …

Study on cancer prevention a message for governments, Canadians: researcher

VANCOUVER — Researchers who have estimated future rates of 30 different types of cancer hope their study serves as a …

Systemic change needed to address suicide among physicians in Canada: doctors

VANCOUVER — Dr. Sarah Tulk remembers feeling hopeless while training as a resident, her energy sapped by the demands of …

Canada warnings about meds should be more consistent with other countries: prof

VANCOUVER – Health Canada needs to be more consistent with three other countries when it comes to issuing warnings about …

B.C. fire chief says 911 dispatch system change in B.C. risks patient safety

VANCOUVER — Patient safety is at risk in British Columbia because of changes to the 911 dispatch system, says a …

Federal health minister says national task force on chronic pain first step

The federal health minister is forming a national task force to provide input on how to better prevent, treat and …

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