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Activist group wants ban on triclosan, chemical found in personal care products

A Canadian activist group is calling for a ban on triclosan, an antimicrobial agent commonly found in household products, such as antibacterial soaps, hand sanitizers, and even some cosmetics, facial cleansers and toothpastes.Read Story

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BOTANICAL SEX(ISM) AND THE CITY

How does the gender of trees affect how much you sneeze? Ross Lord has this allergy alert.

BY THE NUMBERS

A mental health strategy for our nation has been released. Here's a look at mental health in Canada by the numbers.

OXYCODONE FACTS

With the popular and addictive drug OxyContin off the market in Canada, we take a closer look at the main ingredient, oxycodone.

JENNIFER TRYON

Learn more about Global National's health specialist Jennifer Tryon.

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HEALTH MATTERS

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Wed, May 16: The push is on to ban triclosan, a chemical commonly found in household products like anti-bacterial soaps and toothpastes. Jennifer Tryon reports.

Tue, May 8: Instead of making new vaccines every year, researchers at the University of British Columbia are developing a universal flu shot that would fight every strain of the virus. Jennifer Tryon reports.

Mon, May 7: Portions of a report card assessing how Canada's health care system treats mental health are released. Will governments follow through on recommendations for major reforms? Jennifer Tryon reports.

Fri, Apr 20: Cases of Lyme disease are on the rise in Canada thanks to unseasonably warm winters. Jennifer Tryon reports.

Thu, Apr 19: Researchers at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver and Cambridge University in Britain, have found there are at least 10 subtypes of breast cancers. Jennifer Tryon reports.

Wed, Apr 18: Nanomedicine is an advanced medical technique that could help repair brain damage in cerebral palsy patients. Jennifer Tryon reports.