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Fibrillation treatment worth trying a second time

Dear Dr. Donohue: In November 2010, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. For one year, things were fine, but the atrial fib returned. After five months of hell and reactions to meds, I agreed to have ablation.
Nursing the older child

Nursing the older child

His feet may almost reach the ground, but it's OK if your toddler isn't ready to give it up

Things to do

Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon: children's theatre featuring two fun-loving and adorable characters. Today, 1 and 4 p.m. at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, tel. 250-754-8550, tickets: $28.50 and Sunday, 1 and 4 p.m.

Disabled girl a symbol

ia Lee, who died Aug. 31, altered views on cross-cultural treatment

Heart-attack risk lower than expected for stressed-out workers

If you still have a job in this economy, you're supposed to feel grateful.

Intel wants to wave away the need for passwords to online accounts

Pass-words for online banking, social networks and email could be replaced with the wave of a hand if prototype technology developed by Intel makes it to tablets and laptops.

Ability to detect scams declines with age

"There are some frauds so well conducted that it would be stupidity not to be deceived by them." - English cleric and writer Charles Caleb Colton (1780-1832) "Kind Madam: My name is Prince Oku Banutu and I seek your beloved assistance.
Mom faces long struggle

Mom faces long struggle

Both of her sons live with FAS, but now there's hope for them
New York's big soda ban begins

New York's big soda ban begins

War on obesity limits size of sweetened beverages
Talented Victoria chef takes on the best

Talented Victoria chef takes on the best

Jordan Mieczkowski represents Canada at 2012 Jeune Chef Rotisseurs Competition