Are parents to blame?

ParticipAction president Kelly Murumets on why Canadian kids aren't meeting the criteria and what parents can do to encourage activities.

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Taming your allergies

Medical Specialist Avis Favaro looks into a new treatment that goes beyond treating the symptoms of allergies.

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Thousands of patients at risk

CTV Medical Specialist Avis Favaro looks at startling 'superbug' statistics: At any given time, 2,800 hospital patients are at risk.

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Whistler couple trek across Canada

Ginny and Kerry Dennehy are embarking on a four-month odyssey across the country to raise awareness about mental illness.

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Sharing pacifier benefits

Nutritionist Theresa Albert on the benefits of sharing your baby's pacifier, and who is likely to respond to a crying baby -- moms or dads.

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Lifetime: Are scientists close to curing HIV?

Researchers in Denmark are focused on so-called reservoirs of the AIDS virus which hide in the body. Pauline Chan on their progress.

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Zeta-Jones checks into treatment centre

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones checked herself into a mental health facility due to her ongoing battle with bipolar disorder.

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Struggling with alcoholism

Parenting expert Alyson Schafer provides advice to families struggling with alcoholism and how to speak to your kids about it.

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Beating the clock on lung cancer

A pilot program is allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat lung cancer earlier and faster, saving lives.

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