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Maureen
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As
a journalist and broadcaster for 17 years, Maureen Taylor brings
a wealth of experience to her on-air
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Originally
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Program
10, December 5, 2000
New
Drugs for MS
There's
been alot of good news recently for people diagnosed with multiple
sclerosis. One drug delays the onset of MS: it was given to patients
at the very first symptom. And for those who have been diagnosed
with MS, but aren't yet disabled, there are drugs that can slow
the progression of disability. But these drugs are expensive, and
they don't work for everyone. In fact, they don't seem to help the
people who need them most.
High
Cost of Prescription Medication
Why do some
drugs cost so much? What can justify the 18 or 20 thousand dollars
a year price tag? A debate with Murray Elston, president of Rx
& D, an association that represents pharmaceutical companies
and Dr. Joel Lexchin, an ER doctor and a member of the Medical
Reform Group.
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Next Week's Your Health
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December
12
Lactose
Intolerance
Drink
milk, love life ... but not if you're lactose intolerant.
Thousands of Canadians can't stomach any dairy products and until
now .. they've been told to stay away from milk, cheese .. even
chocolate. But new research is showing some surprising results
... and it may be safe to visit the dairy section again.
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Next
Week's Your Health
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December
12
Ethics
of Reproductive Technology
There's
a different kind of baby boom going on in Canada. Thanks
to reproductive medicine, infertile couples are having triplets
and quadruplets like never before. But there's a downside
to these miracle babies. There are serious medical and emotional
risks to multiple births. And this has both doctors and
ethicists calling for guidelines to manage this modern epidemic.
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Joe
Schwarcz's Herbs
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Joe Schwarcz takes a look at the effects of Chamomile
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