Along with cold, ice and snow the arrival of winter also ushers in flu season. People across the country and around the world are hit every year by the flu bug. But how bad was it this year and what can be done about it? (Length: 14:02)
Category Archives: Health
The Human Brain: Unravelling the Mysteries
Learning from the Death of Amanda Todd
E. Coli Health Hazard
The biggest beef recall in Canadian history started with a routine test for E. coli at the United States border on September 3. In the following weeks at least 12 people from B.C. to Newfoundland would become ill. News in Review follows the story as tainted beef became a massive political and safety issue…and called into question the actions of the federal government and its inspectors. (Length: 15:46)
Elliot Lake Mall Collapse: A Preventable Tragedy?
On a quite Saturday in the northern Ontario town of Elliot Lake, a sudden and deadly sound was heard. A portion of the roof at the local mall collapsed. Tons of debris fell onto the floor as stunned shoppers scrambled to get away from the devastation. This News in Review story looks at the tragic outcome of this small-town disaster and the controversy behind it. (Length: 16:07)
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War
Canada recently ended its combat mission in Afghanistan. During the many years of
fighting, more than 150 soldiers were killed, and thousands of others were wounded.
But many who survived are suffering from the invisible wounds of post-traumatic
stress disorder, or PTSD. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how new
treatments are offering new hope to many of our young soldiers. (Length: 14:12)
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Teen Suicide: Breaking the Silence
Suicide is a major problem in Canada. Every day 10 Canadians take their own lives. Suicide is also the second leading cause of death among teenagers in this country. In this News in Review story we’ll look at a Canadian school where teenagers are encouraged to talk about their problems before they reach a breaking point. (Length: 16:06)
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| NiR Study Modules Using print and video material from archival issues of News in Review, teachers and students can create thematic modules for independent assignments, and small group study. A New Campaign to Fight Bullying, December 2010
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Coping with the Stress of Graduation
Going to school for the first time can be a nervous time for many students, but so can graduating. There are academic pressures, and financial ones, and sometimes they can be unbearable. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the class of 2011 in one Canadian school and at a new program designed to help students cope with the stress. (Length: 15:41)
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Life, Work and Smartphones
A new generation of cellphones is changing the way people live and work. But how are these so-called smartphones affecting those who use them? In this News in Review story we’ll look at why smartphones are so popular and examine some of the drawbacks and the dangers. (Length: 16:14)
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Hockey and the Concussion Debate
A serious injury to an NHL superstar has focused attention on the problem of concussions. New studies have shown that concussions can damage the brain and have serious long-term effects. In this News in Review story we’ll look at those findings and how they have reignited the debate about fighting and hockey. (Length: 13:34)
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