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Vegan mom gets life in prison for starvation death of son
Sheila O'Leary, 38, whose family followed a strict vegan diet, was convicted in June on six charges.
Doctor makes checklist for patients on what to do when they lose their FP
List includes information on where to complain about the waiting list for primary care.

Does tea drinking really boost longevity?

Higher tea intake—two or more cups daily—was linked to a modest benefit: a 9% to 13% lower risk of death from any cause.
Lot of Jamp-Atorvastatin Calcium recalled due to potential incorrect strength on label

One bottle from the lot, labelled to contain 10 mg Jamp-Atorvastatin Calcium was found to contain 40 mg tablets of the drug.
Ontario's science table says province plans to create smaller group of advisers

The science table's memo to Public Health Ontario, sent this week, sets out a long list of concerns with what they describe as the agency's plan.
But it was just 'goop': Doctor hit with suspension and costs for failing to remove foreign object in patient's eye

Dr. Aimen Fateis then tried to hide his failure by altering the patient's medical records, according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech over COVID-19 vaccine patents

Moderna said Friday that Pfizer and BioNTech's vaccine Comirnaty infringes on patents Moderna filed several years ago protecting the technology behind its preventive shot, Spikevax.
'Heartbreaking loss': B.C. agency looks into ambulance call after infant death report

BC Emergency Health Services said its "deepest condolences go out to the family and the community.''
Labour shortage forces P.E.I. hospital to warn of reduced access to epidurals

The statement says the reduction is not related to the ongoing countrywide epidural supply issue.
Roundup: How do Canada's physician colleges differ on handling sexual misconduct complaints?

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba has been raked in the media recently for its handling of a sexual misconduct complaint against a doctor now charged with 22 counts of sexual assault. How do other colleges deal with these complaints?