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Mushroom recall: Possible listeria contamination

Mushroom recall: Possible listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection agency has expanded their mushroom recall. More products sold in B.C. and across Canada may be contaminated with listeria.

Today's Parent

Deer ticks in Canada: Everything you need to know

Deer ticks in Canada: Everything you need to know

Worried about ticks? Don't panic! Here's what you need to know.

Claire Gagne

New law lets Ontario students carry asthma inhalers

New law lets Ontario students carry asthma inhalers

"Ryan's Law" was named for Ryan Gibbons, who died from an asthma attack during recess in 2012. His inhaler was in the school office.

Claire Gagne

8 Ways To Improve Your Pelvic Floor

8 Ways To Improve Your Pelvic Floor

From exercise to the way you sit on the toilet, there are some simple ways to be more supportive of your own pelvic floor health.

Jacqueline Hennessy

What you need to know about your carbon monoxide detector

What you need to know about your carbon monoxide detector

The law mandates carbon monoxide detectors in many places. Wonder why? Here’s what you need to know about these life-saving devices.

Kim Shiffman

6 recipes you didn't know you could grill

6 recipes you didn't know you could grill

Fish and chips is just one of the surprising recipes you can throw on the grill.

Amy Valm

Most anti-vaxxers cite health reasons for not vaccinating kids: Poll

Most anti-vaxxers cite health reasons for not vaccinating kids: Poll

A new poll looks at why some Canadian parents aren't vaccinating their kids, and whether the recent measles outbreaks has had an impact on their thinking.

Cara Smusiak

Puerto Rican parents may face fines for obese kids

Puerto Rican parents may face fines for obese kids

A controversial new bill could leave parents of obese children with a fine of up to $800. Is this fat shaming gone too far?

Jennifer Pinarski

Awesome PSA alert: Save a choking baby

Awesome PSA alert: Save a choking baby

Watch "The Chokeables" demonstrate how to clear a wee one's airway.

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Kids not vaccinated against measles urged to avoid Disneyland

Kids not vaccinated against measles urged to avoid Disneyland

The measles outbreak linked to Disneyland has reached 107 cases, and health officials are advising those not immunized to avoid the park.

Cara Smusiak

Help kids overcome a fear of needles

Help kids overcome a fear of needles

Simple strategies for every age to help reduce the pain and fear of needles.

Tenille Bonoguore

Special-needs parenting: Why fitness is especially important

Special-needs parenting: Why fitness is especially important

Lifting wheelchairs and towing walkers are just part of the everyday routine for some parents of kids with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

13 essential cold and flu products for kids

Stifle those sniffles and cure that cough with our favourite products for your smallest patients.

Emily Piccinin

Motion sickness: The signs and symptoms

Motion sickness: The signs and symptoms

Tracy Chappell

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