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"The basics of first aid: What everyone should ...

First aid is an essential skill that can save lives, prevent further injury, and provide comfort to those in need. Knowing the basics of first aid is important for everyone,...

Staying safe and warm this winter

It’s winter in Canada! This change in seasons means the chance to ice skate, sled, snowmobile, and build fantastic snowmen – it also means that it’s time to take extra...

Concussions in kids can be detected by a new bl...

Soccer goalie Kate Radcliff was diving for a ball when she collided with another player. At first, they didn’t think Kate needed medical attention. “We actually didn’t get her checked...

Ohio trooper saves infant's life with CPR durin...

Ohio State Trooper Matthew Stoffer was called to stop a speedy driver last month; a routine traffic stop he's made probably hundreds of times in his 10 years of service....

3 Subtle Signs You’re Having a Heart Attack

By now, you’ve seen enough heart attack scenes that you could spot one from a mile away: There’s the gasping for air, the clasping of hands over the chest, and...

Sanofi-aventis Canada recalls Allerject epineph...

Sanofi-aventis Canada is recalling its Allerject epinephrine auto-injectors used to treat potentially deadly allergic reactions because they may not deliver the right amount of the drug. The company, in consultation...