Canada Health News API

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            "title": "Full-body scans, blood tests and peace of mind: What actually works for cancer screening?",
            "description": "Should you get screened for cancer before your doctor suggests it? Why you may want to proceed with caution.",
            "content": "When Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek died of colorectal cancer at 48 in February, people didn’t just pay tribute — they booked screenings. ZocDoc reported a 140% surge in bookings for colon cancer screenings following the actor’s death. That i... [7611 chars]",
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            "title": "Autism and ADHD referrals extended after halt",
            "description": "The Lancashire and South Cumbria trust says referrals are now being accepted until the end of March.",
            "content": "ADHD and autism referrals for some young people will continue to be accepted after a halt blamed on \"unprecedented\" demand.\nLast month Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) said it had been forced to suspend referrals for children... [1339 chars]",
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            "title": "Screen all kids between 2 and 10 for high cholesterol, pediatric society recommends",
            "description": "By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending cholesterol screening for all kids between two and 10 years old. The position statement released Friday says atherosclerosis — or plaque buildup in the arteries, including cholesterol — starts in childhood and is a key driver of heart disease and stroke. Lead author and pediatric cardiologist Dr. Michael Khoury says about one in 300 people have high cholesterol caused by a genetic condition passed down through families. He says universal screening with a blood test will allow doctors to identify the condition early and begin treatment, including diet and physical activity. Khoury says those lifestyle changes aren’t enough for many kids with severely high cholesterol and treatment with medications can begin at age eight. He says treating the condition in childhood",
            "content": "By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending cholesterol screening for all kids between two and 10 years old. The position statement released Friday says atherosclerosis — or plaque buildup in the arteries, including cholesterol ... [771 chars]",
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