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British Columbia trials drug decriminalization
British Columbia trials drug decriminalization
Adults in B.C. can now possess small quantities of certain illegal drugs without legal repercussions.
Should alcohol carry a warning label?
Should alcohol carry a warning label?
Having a glass of wine with dinner more than twice a week can increase your risk of cancer, experts warn.
What to know about Omicron XBB.1.5
What to know about Omicron XBB.1.5
XBB.1.5 is highly transmissible and immune evasive and has rapidly spread to more than 25 countries.
Could a flu shot push help curb pediatric hospitalizations?
Could a flu shot push help curb pediatric hospitalizations?
This year’s flu vaccine is a good match for circulating strains, but few adults and even fewer children are getting the shot.

Health News Recap

February 8, 2019

Addressing the rise of vaping in youth, funding bias against female researchers, and more in this week’s top Canadian health news.

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