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                      <title><![CDATA[Alkanater brand Tahina recalled due to potential salmonella risk]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume the Alkanater brand tahina because the product may be contaminated with salmonella. The affected product is sold in 454-gram......]]></description>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:26:27 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Certain Bin Bin brand rice crackers recalled due to undeclared egg]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[The Canadian Food Inspection agency has expanded a warning it issued last week about a certain brand of rice crackers in include more products. They contain egg, which is not declared on the label......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/news/national/article/325398--certain-bin-bin-brand-rice-crackers-recalled-due-to-undeclared-egg</link>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:25:44 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Food agency warns of allergy risks in Jelly Belly, Aunt Jemima and Bin Bin rice-cracker products]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued three separate warnings about undeclared ingredients in three products which may create an allergy threat. The three warnings could potentially effect......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/324648--food-agency-warns-of-allergy-risks-in-jelly-belly-aunt-jemima-and-bin-bin-rice-cracker-products</link>
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                      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:44:14 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Health Canada recalls children jewelry items due to possible lead, cadmium concerns]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[Health Canada is recalling a range of children's rings, anklets, bracelets and necklaces because the products may contain excessive levels of lead and cadmium. The agency said the recall involves......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/news/national/article/322873--health-canada-recalls-children-jewelry-items-due-to-possible-lead-cadmium-concerns</link>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:37:21 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Loblaws recalls 8 brands of infant cereal due to rancid odour]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[Loblaws is recalling eight varieties of infant cereals under the President's Choice Organics brand label because they may have an "unpleasant rancid odour." The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/321333--loblaws-recalls-8-brands-of-infant-cereal-due-to-rancid-odour</link>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:32:51 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Recall of certain toy wagons, trikes and wheelbarrows over barium concerns]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[Health Canada has posted a recall notice for some toy wagons, tricycles and wheelbarrows. This, after testing found the coating on the ERTL-brand products contained barium levels that exceed the......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/320947--recall-of-certain-toy-wagons-trikes-and-wheelbarrows-over-barium-concerns</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:43:53 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Premiers say provinces need better health deal to cover costs for seniors' care]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[VICTORIA, B.C. - The premiers are refusing to take no for an answer from Prime Minister Stephen Harper when it comes to improving health transfer payments to the provinces and territories. Harper said......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/320467--premiers-say-provinces-need-better-health-deal-to-cover-costs-for-seniors-care</link>
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                      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:20:03 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Parents want Ottawa to do more to tackle childhood obesity]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[TORONTO, Ont. - The majority of parents believe they play a major role in whether their children are overweight, but many also want the government to build more recreation centres.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/317974--parents-want-ottawa-to-do-more-to-tackle-childhood-obesity</link>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:38:41 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Teens who express differences with mom might also resist peer pressure: study]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[Mothers whose teens often disagree with them might be encouraged by a new study from the University of Virginia. Psychology professor Joseph Allen said teens who openly, calmly express their views......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/313009--teens-who-express-differences-with-mom-might-also-resist-peer-pressure-study</link>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:39:07 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Health Canada recalls certain children's jewelry due to lead, cadmium]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[Health Canada is recalling a range of pendants, charms and beads that were sold in packages for consumers or jewelry makers. Test sampling has shown the products contain excessive levels of lead and......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/313005--health-canada-recalls-certain-children-s-jewelry-due-to-lead-cadmium</link>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:05 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Flu season expected to get worse in January: CDC]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[The flu vaccine has been available since September, but many people still haven't received their shot. The Centers for Disease Control in the United States said the worst of the flu season is expected......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/306944--flu-season-expected-to-get-worse-in-january-cdc</link>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:11:51 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Anti-bullying video goes viral]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[There is a new video dominating the social media world, but this one is no laughing matter. The video, called "What's Goin' On," is of a young teen telling his story of being bullied and battling......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/306510--anti-bullying-video-goes-viral</link>
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                      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:20:44 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Health Canada says Avastin should no longer be used for metastatic breast cancer]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[TORONTO - Health Canada has revoked its approval of the drug Avastin as a treatment for metastatic breast cancer. The announcement comes 10 days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took the same step. Health Canada says the drug has not been shown to be safe and effective as a breast cancer therapy. It has told drug maker Hoffman-La Roche to remove the breast cancer indication from Avastin's label and the company says it will comply.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/304420--health-canada-says-avastin-should-no-longer-be-used-for-metastatic-breast-cancer</link>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:36:24 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Battle over revamped Canadian breast cancer screening guidelines]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[TORONTO - The release this week of revamped Canadian breast cancer screening guidelines has set off a war of words. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; On one side are those who support the recommendations and on the......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/303231--battle-over-revamped-canadian-breast-cancer-screening-guidelines</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:10:52 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Sodium intake guideline called into question with new study]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[Results of an international study is calling sodium intake guidelines into question after a surprising finding. Excess sodium consumption has been linked to higher rates of heart attack, stroke and......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/news/world/article/302381--sodium-intake-guideline-called-into-question-with-new-study</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:38:47 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Ask someone you care about to get checked for diabetes]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[The Canadian Diabetes Association and Loblaw Companies Limited are encouraging Canadians to get tested for type 2 diabetes in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month this November. People across Canada can visit participating in-store Loblaw pharmacy and DRUGstore Pharmacy locations to get a complimentary diabetes risk assessment as part of the 'Get Checked Now' program.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/297839--ask-someone-you-care-about-to-get-checked-for-diabetes</link>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:44:25 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Eat more veggies to keep flu away, study finds]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[Hold the chicken noodle soup. If you want to avoid colds and the flu this winter, eat more vegetables. Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage can boost the immune system and help you fight off every day......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/292463--eat-more-veggies-to-keep-flu-away-study-finds</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:07:17 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Puresource NOW brewer's yeast tablets recalled due to allergy concerns]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[Health Canada is advising Canadians of the voluntary recall by Puresource of three lots of NOW brewer's yeast tablets because they contain an undeclared milk allergen. The affected products are 10......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/292339--puresource-now-brewer-s-yeast-tablets-recalled-due-to-allergy-concerns</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:39:58 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Risk of botulism prompts recall of processed fish products]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[OTTAWA - A variety of ready-to-eat processed fish products are being recalled because of the risk of botulism. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said 19 products are sold under the Mannarich Food......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/292313--risk-of-botulism-prompts-recall-of-processed-fish-products</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:41:39 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Libyan Canadians celebrate Gadhafi's death]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[Libyans in Canada celebrated the news of Moammar Gadhafi's death Thursday, saying this brings an end to a long, dark chapter in their history. Nada Basir, with the Canadian Libyan Council, said this......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/news/national/article/290539--libyan-canadians-celebrate-gadhafi-s-death</link>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:09:19 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Canadian oncologist Dr. Robert Buckman dies at age 63]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[TORONTO, Ont. - Renowned Canadian oncologist Robert Buckman has passed away at age 63. He died in his sleep on Sunday while on board a transcontinental flight from London to Toronto. The news will not......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/287074--canadian-oncologist-dr-robert-buckman-dies-at-age-63</link>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:15:17 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[21 deaths in U.S. now linked to listeria in cantaloupe]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - U.S. health authorities said a nationwide outbreak of listeria in cantaloupe is now responsible for 21 deaths and the number may continue to grow. The Centers for Disease Control and......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/279275--21-deaths-in-u-s-now-linked-to-listeria-in-cantaloupe</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:38:57 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[CDC reports rise in children's trips to ERs for sports concussions]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, Ga. - Health officials in the United States said emergency room visits by children with concussions from sports and recreational activities rose 60 per cent in the past decade. They said that......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/286064--cdc-reports-rise-in-children-s-trips-to-ers-for-sports-concussions</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:16:16 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[People with egg allergies can receive flu shot]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[Anyone who is allergic to eggs can get his or her flu shot after all. The flu vaccine is made in chicken eggs and historically, people with an allergy to eggs have long been told they can't get the......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/284639--people-with-egg-allergies-can-receive-flu-shot</link>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:51:55 -0400</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Ottawa refinances toxic chemicals plan, takes aim at anti-bacterials]]></title>
                     <description><![CDATA[OTTAWA -- Federal scientists are reviewing the safety of a key ingredient in some anti-bacterial soap, hand sanitizers, toothpaste and deodorant. Scientists working with the Chemicals Management Plan......]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.news919.com/health/article/284638--ottawa-refinances-toxic-chemicals-plan-takes-aim-at-anti-bacterials</link>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:46:31 -0400</pubDate>
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