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75% of family doctors abused by patients: study
Three-quarters of Canadian family doctors say they suffered at least one incident of major abuse at the hands of a patient, according to a new study.

Blood pressure spikes could boost stroke risk
People with occasional spikes in their blood pressure could be at higher risk of having a stroke than those with regularly high blood pressure, according to new studies released Friday.

Cord-blood banks oversell value: Marketplace
Health claims used by private cord-blood banks to persuade parents to save their baby's umbilical cord blood can overstate the benefits, according to an investigation by CBC-TV's Marketplace.

Mastectomy surgeon's reinstatement concerns councillor
The decision to reinstate Dr. Barbara Heartwell's operating privileges may lead to distrust in the medical system, according to Windsor, Ont., city Coun. Bill Marra.

Plavix blood thinner response poor in some
Blood thinner Plavix may not be fully active in some patients, increasing their risk for clots, heart attack and stroke, FDA warns.

Lab chief had to go: Eastern Health
The head of the largest health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador insisted Friday that a resigning manager was told to quit or be fired.

Young cancer survivors seek support
Young Canadians with cancer say they're falling through the cracks of a health care system designed for older patients.

Listeria, salmonella worries lead to recalls
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a pair of food recalls because of concerns about Listeria monocytogenes and salmonella.

Parole for N.L. doctor who traded drugs for sex
A St. John's doctor jailed for trading drugs for sex has been granted day parole after spending more than two years in prison.

Salmonella outbreak tracked by shopper cards
Health authorities in the U.S. have for the first time used department store credit cards to help trace the source of a recent salmonella outbreak that left hundreds of Americans ill.

Montana governor wants Canadian drugs
Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Thursday that he is seeking U.S. government permission to import cheaper drugs from Canada for use in state insurance programs.

Suspended mastectomy doctor will operate
Dr. Barbara Heartwell, a Windsor, Ont., surgeon suspended after performing unnecessary mastectomies, will return to the operating room.

Birth control users sue Bayer
Canadians have launched class-action lawsuits against Bayer Inc., the maker of birth control drugs Yaz and Yasmin, alleging the pills have caused serious health problems.

Quebec to fund in vitro fertility treatments
Quebec Health Minister Yves Bolduc says the province is going ahead with a plan to fully fund in vitro fertility treatments for women.

Canada ratifies UN treaty for disabled rights
Canada has ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on the eve of the Paralympic Games in Vancouver.