at 15:45 on February 22, 2012, EST.

US Alzheimer's strategy: Better treatment by 2025, earlier diagnosis

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration declared Alzheimer's "one of the most-feared health conditions" on Wednesday as it issued a draft of the United States' first strategy to fight the devastating disease that is on the rise as the population ages.

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at 15:07 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Panel says Alta docs bullied by bosses but no provincial inquiry needed

EDMONTON - An Alberta panel investigating doctors being bullied by their bosses for speaking out on poor patient care says the intimidation exits, but a full-scale inquiry is not needed.

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at 15:04 on February 22, 2012, EST.

All older adults added to vaccine advice for whooping cough by US advisory panel

ATLANTA - A federal advisory panel wants all U.S. adults to get vaccinated against whooping cough.

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at 12:58 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Tories say air ambulances facing service disruptions in wake of Ornge scandal

TORONTO - The Opposition says Ontario's air ambulances are facing numerous service disruptions in the wake of a scandal that's engulfed Ornge.

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at 12:53 on February 22, 2012, EST.

CFIA says brand of cooked ham sold in Ontario and Quebec being recalled

TORONTO - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a brand of cooked ham is being recalled over fears it may be contaminated with a bacteria or parasites.

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at 08:57 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Newfoundland and Labrador plans to reduce wait times at emergency departments

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Newfoundland and Labrador government plans to spend $3.6 million to reduce emergency department wait times.

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