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In her eye opening book, cardiologist Dr. Barbara Brown explains why she feels statins aren't the miracle cures they're purported to be. In making her case, she paints a picture of an “unholy, very lucrative” alliance between drug companies, the FDA and health professionals.

Canada sees increase in number of doctors, but at a cost

Drug is the first product for cold sores that combines an antiviral with an anti-inflammatory agent.

Doctors are testing diabetes drug’s antitumour effects in clinical trials

The head of the Nova Scotia Nurses Union says it may be time to take a close look at overtime after four nurses in Cape Breton made more than $150,000 last year — more than twice a nurse's base salary.

As patients reach the end of their lives, there is one question doctors can ask that may help them offer more comfort than any other.

Risk rises as cardiovascular and diabetes-related problems increase