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Men's Health: Prostate test misuse increases among older male doctors

Researcher suggests physician-patient empathy may lead to overly aggressive tumour screening

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Women's Health: 'Real' women benefit from osteoporosis treatment

Canadian study shows brittle-bone medications reduce fracture risk in the general population

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Seniors' Health: Hospital tranquillizer prescription puts seniors at risk

Once they return home, older people may become long-term users of the drugs

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Children's Health: Candy as effective as glucose tablets for low blood sugar

Canadian study finds Skittles are a cheap, convenient and palatable option for diabetic children

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Women's Health: Pregnancy is riskier in rural Canada

Study shows outcomes are worse for women who live far from hospital

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