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HIV pills don’t seem to encourage riskier sex

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There is more good news about HIV treatment pills used to prevent infection in people at high risk of getting the AIDS virus: Follow-up from a landmark study that proved the drug works now shows that it does not encourage risky sex and is effective even if people skip some doses.

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Wasp-sting deaths like Quebec mayor’s are rare

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The death of a Quebec mayor who was stung multiple times after stepping on a wasp nest is a tragic but cautionary tale for those who run afoul of bees or hornets other stinging insects — especially if they have a severe allergy to their venom, experts say.

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Drowsy driving as dangerous as drunk driving, sleep expert says

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A Calgary sleep expert says driving while drowsy can be just as dangerous as driving drunk.

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$10,000-a-month cancer drug not covered in P.E.I.

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A P.E.I. woman says she can’t afford the cancer drug she has been prescribed, and P.E.I. is the only province in Canada that does not pay for the medicine.

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Genetic mapping study triggers new hope on schizophrenia

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A trailblazing global scientific collaboration has identified more than 100 spots in human DNA that appear to contribute to the risk of developing schizophrenia, vastly expanding the understanding of the complex genetics behind the disease.

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Canada recalls California fruit for possible listeria

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Some fruit products imported from California are being recalled due to concerns about possible listeria contamination.

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