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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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  How to prevent lung cancer, regardless of whether you smoke, according to a doctor

  More people who have never touched a cigarette are getting lung cancer, but there are ways to prevent it, according to a doctor.

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  Health Canada approves updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

  Doses of Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine are expected to begin arriving in Canada 'within days,' a spokesperson for the Public Health Agency of Canada says, although availability will depend on the immunization rollout in each province and territory.

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  These people say they got listeria after drinking recalled plant-based milks

  The Canadian Press spoke to 10 people, from the parents of a toddler to an 89-year-old senior, who say they became sick with listeria after drinking from cartons of plant-based milk stamped with the recalled product code. Here's a look at some of their experiences.

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  Pregnancy changes the brain more than previously known, study finds

  Researchers have created one of the first comprehensive maps of how the brain changes throughout pregnancy, substantially improving upon understanding of an understudied field.

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  Less-invasive approach to lung cancer to be introduced in New Brunswick

  New Brunswick will soon introduce liquid biopsy – a less-invasive approach to lung cancer testing – through a new collaboration announced Monday morning in Moncton.

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  Weight loss drug liraglutide shows promise for younger children with obesity, study finds

  Children who used the weight loss drug liraglutide in a late-stage trial lost significantly more weight than children who got a placebo, according to a new study.

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  Ontario considers further expanding pharmacists' scope

  Ontario is proposing to further expand pharmacists' scope of practice by adding to the list of minor ailments they can assess, allowing them to administer more vaccines and order some lab tests.

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  More Ontarians will be flagged for iron deficiency after doctors advocate for change to guidelines

  Ontario could soon see more residents receiving treatment for iron deficiency thanks to new guidelines lowering the threshold for abnormal iron levels in the blood.

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  Here's what an Ottawa expert says about acupuncture

  Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese technique that has been used for hundreds of years to treat a wide variety of conditions, according to an Ottawa expert.