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B.C. Smelter Contaminating U.S. Town?

CBC | Posted 10.14.2012 | Canada British Columbia
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A U.S. study has found an unusually high incidence of gastro-intestinal disease in a small U.S. town located downstream from a Teck smelter in Trail, ...

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You May Not Want To Be Sitting Down For This

CBC | Posted 09.08.2012 | Canada Living
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In yet another study on the risks associated with sedentary behaviour, a new U.S. analysis suggests that limiting the amount of time spent sitting to ...

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Your Doctor May Be Lying To You

CP | Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press | Posted 04.09.2012 | Canada Living
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WASHINGTON - Trust your doctor? A U.S. survey finds that some doctors aren't always completely honest with their patients.More than half admitted desc...

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