Doctors highlight marijuana's health effects
2017-04-24
Canadian doctors say it's time to talk about the impacts of marijuana use on health. The Canadian Medical Association called Thursday for a strong public health approach to legalizing marijuana. The group aims to: Prevent drug abuse and dependency. Ensure assessment, counselling and treat... Details

Broad Hepatitis C screening of Canadian adults not supported by evidence, task force concludes
2017-04-25
Healthy Canadian adults who don't have risk factors for curable, chronic hepatitis C infection don't need to be screened, according to new guidelines for family physicians that come amid treatment cost concerns. People can be infected with the hepatitis C virus for 30 years as liver injury worse... Details

Best before dates and expiry dates: 5 things you may not know
2017-04-25
Steak, eggs, canned soup — all kinds of fridge and pantry staples have a best before date on the packaging. People often confuse best before dates with expiration dates, but the two labels tell consumers very different things. "It's confusing," says Ellie Topp, a professional home economist. "[Th... Details