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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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  Possible Listeria contamination leads to the recall of Rana brand sauce: CFIA

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken and Mushroom sauce, citing possible Listeria contamination.

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  Study finds too many Quebec seniors being overprescribed inappropriate medications

  A Montreal study found that many seniors are being overprescribed inappropriate medications.

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  How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more

  Small clinical trials have shown that one or two doses of psilocybin, given in a therapeutic setting, can make dramatic and long-lasting changes in people suffering from treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, which typically does not respond to traditional antidepressants.

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  Common heart conditions raise the risk of dementia, experts say

  If you are one of the millions with heart disease, you have a higher risk for future dementia, according to the American Heart Association.

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  Higher in Halifax: Elevated levels of cannabis metabolites in city's wastewater

  Wastewater tested in Halifax in 2023 contained almost twice the amount of cannabis metabolites compared with samples taken from other big cities in Canada, like Toronto or Montreal.

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  Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram

  Here’s what to know about why breast density is important.

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  Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

  Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery.

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  B.C. teen shares struggles with mental health, calls for better services

  Emmy Casper-Joe hadn’t even reached her teens when she started to struggle with her mental health.

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  Trudeau touts 'real progress' on pharmacare, calls on premiers to start cutting deals

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday provinces and territories need to start negotiating pharmacare deals as soon as possible, a day after legislation to enact the program received royal assent.