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Last summer almost two dozen Canadians died after being exposed to Listeria bacteria. Now, officials in Ottawa are studying a long awaited report on the outbreak. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear how Canada proposes to keep its food safer. Then we’ll hear how a judge has restored a lawsuit by eight states against polluting power producers...and find out about a study that links air borne pollution to cardio-vascular disease. Plus a story on mammography and how it’s made it easier to detect breast cancers early...but only if you use it.
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CANADIAN LISTERIA OUTBREAK
In the summer of 2008, 22 people across Canada died as a result of Listeria bacteria found in tainted deli meats. The deaths highlighted the need for improvements in food safety.....and showed just how common the bacteria is and how difficult it is to get rid of. It also led to the appointment of an independent investigator commissioned by the federal government. Now, the Canadian government says it will implement all of the recommendations made in a recent report on the outbreak. Dan Karpenchuk has more on those recommendations and the crisis that led to the report.
Power Plant Emissions Lawsuit - On Again
Meanwhile, here in the US, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan has restored a lawsuit brought by eight states against several power companies that are responsible for most of the nation's carbon dioxide emissions. The Health Show’s Pat Bradley has more.
Inhaling A Heart Attack
The most obvious danger air pollution poses is to our lungs. But researchers have determined that dirty air can be an invisible catalyst to cardiovascular disease. Here is Andi McDonnell with more.
Mammography - The Reasons Why
Today, mammography is seen as the most effective technology to screen for breast cancer. Over the years, the advances in mammography has improved its ability to find cancers at very early stages. In this very interesting report, producer Kathleen Cook brings us voices from doctors, nurses and patient as they discuss mammography...how long it takes, its affordablity, and why they feel women should not put it off.
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