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  Boston researchers working on blood test for autism

  Getting a diagnosis for autism is not easy, with many children having to wait to see specially trained doctors and specialists who spend hours observing the child’s behaviour before rendering a verdict. But U.S. doctors are working on an experimental blood test they believe might help detect the disorder – even before symptoms begin.

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  Major food companies accused of marketing 'addictive' food to kids

  Major food companies, including Kraft Heinz, Mondelez and Coca-Cola, were hit with a new lawsuit in the U.S. on Tuesday accusing them of designing and marketing 'ultra-processed' foods to be addictive to children, causing chronic disease.

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  'Immediately stop using': Health Canada warns against use of baby car seat bought on Amazon.ca

  Health Canada released a consumer product advisory against the use of a baby car seat availible for purchase on Amazon.

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  Some added sugar sources are worse than others for disease risk, study suggests

  Sugar isn’t helpful when looking to reduce heart disease risk –– but sweet drinks are the worst, according to a study. There are better sweet treats.

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  Some cancer patients may forgo care due to high treatment-related costs: report

  A Canadian Cancer Society report, published Monday in partnership with Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada with analysis by Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, estimates a cancer patient will face almost $33,000 on average in out-of-pocket cancer-related costs in their lifetime, including loss of income.

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  Heart transplant recipients celebrate the Ottawa Heart Institute's 40 years of transplants

  More than 60 heart transplant recipients gathered Monday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Ottawa Heart Institute's first heart transplant and the second chances at life they received through its work.

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  Canadian tech company helps children with disabilities walk for the first time

  A Canadian tech company and an Ottawa pediatric care centre teamed up to offer kids with mobility challenges a once in a lifetime opportunity to take their very first steps.

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  U.S. government to begin expanded testing of milk supply to better track the spread of bird flu

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin testing raw milk from dairy silos around the nation in an effort to better track the H5N1 bird flu that has been spreading in dairy cattle since March.

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  Did daily cannabis use go up after Canada legalized it?

  Health Canada says daily cannabis use has remained stable since it was legalized in 2018.

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  The holidays can be an anxious time for some kids. Here's how parents can help

  Many kids and teens are looking forward to the holidays with great excitement, but others find it a difficult time of year filled with anxiety, stress and loneliness.