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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 2000
Page
13
New research presented at the World Congress on Lung Health suggests Zyban could aid the most stubborn smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The drug doubled quit rates from nine to sixteen percent, in a Glaxo Wellcome funded study.
Health Canada advises parents to avoid unpasteurized juices and ciders for children and at risk groups due to higher E coli infection risk. Policy notes outbreaks in Canada and the U S. symptoms include cramps vomiting fever and bloody diarrhea with severe kidney damage possible in vulnerable individuals. Pasteurized products are safer and unpasteurized items should be labelled and refrigerated.
Canada warns against burning materials coated with PCB amended paints used 1940s to 1970s. DEW line and mid-Canada Line wood likely contain PCBs. Burning treated wood poses high health risks, including cancer and immune and endocrine effects from long term exposure.
Reader notes discuss a baby’s development after cancer surgery and seek guidance. The column offers practical tips and cautions for post operative care and daily routines.
Medicine Hat launches the Medicine Hat Fitness Recovery Society offering Reach to Recovery classes for women post breast surgery. Lorraine Thompson leads strengthening and flexibility sessions at the Arcade Building and Leisure Centre with aquatic options. Registration costs 25 dollars per month with options for one two or three months and contact 526 5200 for details.
The article explains irradiated foods are not radioactive and do not glow. It notes the 2000 policy allowing irradiation of beef pork and lamb to kill bacteria. It cites WHO UN CDC and AMA approvals and mentions Canada wheat and U S products like lenses milk cartons and plastic wrap as irradiated for decades.
The piece explains irradiation as a method to kill bacteria in foods including ham and cheese since 1972, noting cobalt 60 gamma rays vs new electronically generated irradiation. It discusses safety, costs, and hygiene, with reflections on travel experiences and global health implications.
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