May 31, 2007
Pension and Health Care Reforms: A Trade Union Perspective
Guy Ryder, General Secretary of International Trade Union Confederation, offers his opinion on the future of pension and health care reforms around the world.
Cookies go healthy with launch of trans fat-free shortening made in Ontario.
TORONTO (CP) - It's a cookie lover's dream come true - the goodness of a decadent chocolate chunk cookie, but with none of the guilt that comes from eating a trans fat laden treat.
TB patient apologizes to air passengers, says he was told he was no danger
DENVER (AP) - The Atlanta lawyer quarantined with a dangerous strain of tuberculosis apologized to fellow airline passengers in an interview aired Friday, and insisted he was told before he set out for his wedding in Europe that he was no danger to anyone.
Quarantined TB patient apologizes for risking health of fellow travellers
DENVER (AP) - An Atlanta lawyer quarantined with a dangerous strain of tuberculosis apologized to his fellow plane passengers in an interview aired Friday, and said he was told he wasn't contagious or a threat to anyone.
Petting zoos fun but can lead to close encounters of the pathogenic kind
TORONTO (CP) - Petting zoos are popular attractions for little kids drawn to cute calves, downy chicks and gamboling goats. But furry friends can play host to a swarm of nasty infections that could send the kiddies home with more than fun memories and great photos.
N.S. health officials report another two dozen cases of mumps
HALIFAX (CP) - Another two dozen cases of the mumps are being reported in Nova Scotia, bringing the total to 326 since the outbreak began in February.
Medical officer of health Dr.
Kidney donation reality show revealed as a hoax in Netherlands
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - A Dutch "reality" television show in which a terminally ill woman would supposedly donate a kidney to one of three contestants was revealed as a hoax Friday.
Japanese student suspected of having measles in isolation in Vancouver area
VANCOUVER (CP) - Public health officials say a teenage Japanese student suspected of having measles remains in isolation in Vancouver, while 38 other students and two of their chaperones are being monitored for symptoms of the highly contagious disease.
Dr.
FDA warns consumers to throw away toothpaste made in China over ingredient
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. government warned consumers on Friday to avoid using toothpaste made in China because it may contain a poisonous chemical used in antifreeze.
Cookies go healthy with launch of trans fat-free shortening made in Guelph, Ont.
TORONTO (CP) - It's a cookie lover's dream come true - the goodness of a decadent chocolate chunk cookie, but with none of the guilt that comes from eating a trans fat laden treat.