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Meet a Miracle: Man With Trisomy 13 to Celebrate 20th Birthday
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No one thought Lloyd Rochez would live past a couple of weeks, but this young man, diagnosed at birth with trisomy 13, has defied the odds and will turn 20 this summer.
Medicine, AI, and Bias: Will Bad Data Undermine Good Tech?
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Artificial Intelligence models may help predict and prevent diseases. But recent research highlights the challenges they face in providing insights that work for all.
A third of US should be considering masks, officials say
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WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States – and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned Wednesday in urging areas hardest …
How Herbal Supplements Sent One Woman to the ER
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The 56-year-old experienced a dangerous heart rhythm disorder after taking high doses of hemp oil containing CBD and CBG and berberine supplements.
Patch to Warn of Drug Overdose in Development
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The patch will have sensors that track the wearer’s pulse, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels.
A Mother’s Love: The Challenges of Parenting a Child With Eczema
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Two moms reveal the great lengths they went to in their determination to give their children relief and good health.
Federal NDP brings decriminalization push to Winnipeg
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A federal NDP push to decriminalize drug possession for personal use has reached Winnipeg, with supporters arguing Monday there’s an urgent public health need for the changes. “We need to take …
Team leader critical of RCMP mental health support after Nova Scotia mass shooting
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HALIFAX – The RCMP’s treatment of their tactical team in the days following the April 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia was characterized as “absolutely disgusting” Monday during testimony before …
Hutterite women take first steps into health-care sector
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Growing up, Karissa Maendel never dreamed of being a nurse. But when she got the chance to embark on such a career, she knew she had to take it. “It hadn’t …
Health authority sues Brandon psychiatric nurse over allegedly defamatory social media posts
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A Brandon, Man., woman who was a psychiatric nurse is being sued by her former employer over posts on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram calling fellow employees “idiots” and accusing the …
COVID encores clobber unlucky Manitobans
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Dozens of Manitobans have battled COVID-19 for a second — and even third time — this spring. The Free Press spoke with three of them about how they got reinfected …
COVID levels in wastewater drops
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The presence of COVID-19 in Winnipeg’s wastewater is declining. The Public Health Agency of Canada released data Friday that show the viral load in Winnipeg has decreased significantly compared with the …
Are You Fit for Your Age? What Really Counts
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Learn what it means to be fit, how to get there, and what benchmarks you should use to determine if you’re on track for your age.
Booster-shot apathy dangerous
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If wishes prevailed over reality, there would be no need for Manitobans to get COVID-19 booster shots. It’s tempting to convince ourselves that the danger of the pandemic has lessened …
Leftover Opioids? Mailed Kits Double Rate of Proper Disposal
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A new study that finds patients with unused opioid pills after surgery are much more likely to dispose of them properly if they have kits to do so.
UN committee criticizes Canada over handling of Indigenous pipeline opposition
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A United Nations human rights committee focused on combating racism has reiterated its call for Canada to stop construction of two pipelines until it obtains consent from affected Indigenous communities …
Knowing How the Brain Reacts to Smells May Help Fight Disease
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Neuroscientists use mathematical models to reproduce how the brain processes smell.
Many Wrongly Think Tap Water Is Safe for At-Home Medical Use
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While most people who responded to a nationally representative survey correctly stated that tap water could contain bacteria or other living organisms, they also said that it could be safely used for nasal rinsing and washing contacts.
Smell, Taste Loss Less Likely With Newer COVID Variants
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A new study finds loss of smell and taste are much less likely with the Omicron variant than the earlier Alpha and Delta versions of the coronavirus.
Staying put, staying strong in Peguis
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PEGUIS FIRST NATION — On a street now under water, a family waits out the flood that has devastated their community on the other side of a sandbag wall. Bertha Therrien, …
Waiting for answers on waiting for surgeries, tests
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Health Minister Audrey Gordon continued her great disappearing act Tuesday. She does it a lot, especially when facing tough questions about problems in health care. The Canadian Institute for Health Information …
6 Ways to Cause Knee Damage and Ruin Your Knees
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Find out how to avoid knee damage.
Final memories of parents forever linked with provincial COVID response
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Less than a year after losing his father to COVID-19, John Dobbin is preparing to bury his mother, who died Friday of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, just …
Nasal Sprays for COVID Vaccine Being Developed
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Scientists worldwide are working on COVID vaccines delivered through nasal sprays that could stop the coronavirus from invading the body at its most common entry point, the mucous membrane of the nose and throat.
Flood fears rise once more as rain pours in
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Exhausted flood fighters in Peguis First Nation are raising sandbag dikes around some homes amid fears a pair of Colorado lows will push water levels higher and worsen the disaster. Flooding …
What to Eat as You Age
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Your dietary needs change as you age. WebMD advises what should be on your grocery list.
Are Ants the Future of Cancer Detection?
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Researchers have explored using medically trained dogs to sniff out cancer. Now French scientists say ants can do the job, too — only faster and cheaper.
Ohio State Warns of Fake Adderall Pills After Two Students Die
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The fake Adderall pills contain the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and are fueling increases in overdoses and hospitalizations.
The Wrong Side of 70: How I Found Myself Surrounded by Specialists
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How does a 74-year-old man, who just 3 years ago was faring well with the modest ministrations of a primary care doctor and a dermatologist, find himself awash in specialists?
Flood-ravaged Peguis First Nation working to ensure mothers feel celebrated in challenging times
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As a Manitoba First Nation grapples with flooding and evacuations, some members are working to ensure mothers in the community feel celebrated. A group of volunteers affiliated with Peguis First Nation’s …
Ontario Liberals pledge to add COVID-19 vaccine to school immunization list
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OTTAWA – The Ontario Liberals pledged Saturday to add COVID-19 vaccination to the immunization schedule for schools, if elected, though parents could still get “conscience” exemptions. Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca …
Health authority takes action to address bed crisis
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Winnipeg hospital staff will be putting more emergency patients into hallways, cramped rooms and staff lounges, the Free Press has learned, as an internal memo warns that “the current bed ……
An open secret in Sagkeeng
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Four decades after she became a teenage mother, a Sagkeeng woman is urging Sagkeeng First Nation Chief Derrick Henderson to confront his past. A group of women in the community has …
Chief calls for permanent flood protection for Peguis
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The chief of flood-hit Peguis First Nation, which has been submerged for a week, wants Ottawa and the province to commit money to build permanent flood protection to prevent future …
Vegan Diet Aids Weight Loss in People With Diabetes
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An analysis of multiple studies finds going vegan may help people with diabetes lose weight and lower blood sugar — even better than following the Mediterranean diet.
Public health agency trying to find out how many Canadians struggling with long COVID
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OTTAWA – Federal agencies are trying to get a handle on how many Canadians may be suffering from long COVID as researchers learn more about the mysterious after-effects of the …
Preston Manning says populism out of COVID trucker convoy must be 'properly managed'
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OTTAWA – Preston Manning, founder of a populist precursor to the Conservative Party of Canada, says the sentiments behind this winter’s convoy protest in Ottawa can be an “enormous source …
Three-Parent IVF Now Legal in Two Countries
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To prevent babies from inheriting rare, potentially fatal diseases, a variation of in vitro fertilization (IVF) uses genetic material from three people.
Care facilities' outbreaks symptom of community transmission: advocate
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Another wave of outbreaks in long-term care homes is pointing to widespread community transmission, even as recent provincial data indicates a decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. Manitoba continues to report …
Canadians' trips to liquor stores, pharmacies tracked via phones during pandemic
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OTTAWA – Canadians’ movements, including trips to the liquor store and pharmacy, were closely tracked via their mobile phones without their knowledge during the COVID-19 pandemic, a report sent to …
‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ Also Linked to Happy Hearts
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New research shows that a small portion of takotsubo syndrome or “broken heart” heart failure patients actually have “happy heart syndrome,” occurring after joyful life events.
WHO: Nearly 15 million deaths associated with COVID-19
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LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 15 million people were killed either by coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems during the first two …
3 Children in Indonesia Die of Acute Hepatitis
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Three children in Indonesia have died of acute hepatitis, bringing to four the global death toll in the mysterious worldwide outbreak of the liver disease.
Seventeen city care homes deal with COVID outbreaks
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Nearly half of the long-term care homes in the Winnipeg health region were combating a COVID-19 outbreak on Wednesday. There were 17 active outbreaks in city care homes, on top of …
Shelters call for improved mental health response
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AFTER dealing with months of violent behaviour and vandalism, prompting repeated calls to Winnipeg police, the manager of a transitional housing shelter is speaking up about the need for trauma-informed …
Bill Gates: Outside Chance Pandemic Will Get Worse
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Bill Gates says the world is still at risk of the pandemic generating another variant that is more transmissive and deadlier than the current forms of the virus.
Shelters call for improved trauma-informed response amid stuggle with client mental health issues
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After dealing with months of violent behaviour and vandalism, prompting repeated calls to Winnipeg police, the manager of a transitional housing shelter is speaking up about the need for trauma-informed …
Hepatitis Outbreak in Children: What to Know
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While severe hepatitis with acute liver failure is rare in healthy children and the odds are greatly in your child’s favor should they get hepatitis, your best defense right now against the current, rare cases is information.
FDA Warns of Counterfeit Home COVID Test Kits
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The FDA warns Americans to watch out for phony at-home, over-the-counter COVID tests that look a lot like the real things.
Novavax doses piling up in Manitoba
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Just 13 per cent of eligible Manitobans have had their fourth shot of COVID-19 vaccine, as the province takes in a disproportionate supply of Novavax shots for those dead-set against …
Airport traffic once again taking off, Winnipeg Airports Authority data shows
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Airport traffic is once again taking off, according to new data from the Winnipeg Airports Authority. March marked one of Winnipeg Richardson International Airport’s busiest months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. …
Maples outbreak lingering reminder of care home vulnerability: advocates
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A Winnipeg care home where 56 residents died of COVID-19 early in the pandemic is battling another outbreak, sparking concerns about the level of service being provided at the facility. As …
NYC Raises COVID Alert Level to Medium
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New York City on Monday raised its COVID alert level from low to medium as the Omicron subvariant pushs up COVID-19 case numbers.
Omicron Sublineages Evade Immunity From Past Infection
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A South African study based on blood samples found that the BA.4 and BA.5 sublineages of Omicron were more likely to evade antibodies produced by previous Omicron infections than the immunity provided by vaccinations
Flooding forces Peguis evacuation, municipalities grapple with states of emergency
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Almost 1,000 residents of Peguis First Nation have been forced to flee their homes amid severe flooding, while the worst is still to come elsewhere as streams spill their banks. A ……
Physician, rest thyself
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When Dr. Hossein Kashefi was a resident at Health Sciences Centre a decade ago, he was also a resident of a very outdated, very small apartment a few blocks away. The …
Food truck season off to stormy start
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Through biting winds, whiteout blizzards and the COVID-19 pandemic, food truck owners continue to warm Winnipeggers from the inside out. It has been a challenge. Fil Romolo, owner of Italian food truck …
Indigenous women more likely to face violence if they were a child in care: report
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Front-line workers are calling for more support for Indigenous families after a Statistics Canada analysis found First Nations, Inuit and Métis women are more likely to experience physical or sexual ……
Flora's Walk fundraiser calls for perinatal mental health strategy
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Mental illness among new and expectant mothers has worsened during the pandemic, and a first-of-its kind national fundraiser aims to stop the stigma and offer more support. The national walkathon is …
Several arrests, fines as police clear protesters from downtown Ottawa street
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OTTAWA – Police in Ottawa made several arrests Friday while facing off against protesters opposed to COVID-19 mandates, wearing helmets and carrying batons as big-rig trucks and campers attempted to …
COVID-19 infections to rise, wastewater shows
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The number of COVID-19 cases in Winnipeg is about to jump. Wastewater modelling predicts there will be 3,000 new daily cases by mid-May. “The modelling forecast, based on both clinical and wastewater …
Amber Heard’s Diagnosis: What Is Histrionic Personality Disorder?
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A psychologist testified that Heard has both borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder. Heard has said she has posttraumatic stress disorder.
Nutrition and Aging: 7 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition
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Many Americans, young and old, fall short on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. But the challenge of getting adequate nutrition may be trickiest for seniors. Research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium.
Moderna seeks Health Canada approval for COVID-19 vaccine for kids under six
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OTTAWA – The first COVID-19 vaccine for infants and very young children is now under review by Health Canada. Moderna Canada President Patricia Gauthier said Friday the company sent an application …
When Body Image Becomes a Problem for Female Athletes
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Many female athletes struggle with body image, and it can put their physical and mental health at risk.
Big, shiny new ER at St. B won't relieve city hospitals' pain
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The already-interminable wait to see a doctor in a Winnipeg hospital emergency department is headed in the wrong direction. Data released Thursday by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority shows wait times …
Work underway on new Emergency Department
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Construction on the redevelopment and expansion of the emergency department at St. Boniface Hospital has officially begun, Premier Heather Stefanson and Health Minister Audrey Gordon announced on April 26, 2022. The …
Child Hepatitis Cases Detected in Illinois, Canada, Japan
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A growing number of severe child hepatitis cases have been detected in the United States and around the world. The cause of the cases is still uncertain.
Smart Toilets: Next Tool Against Diseases (Including COVID)
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Human stool contains a treasure trove of valuable health information. New tech-enabled toilets offer a way to capture key insights before they’re flushed away.
Cancer Caregiving From Long Distance
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Cancer caregiving is never easy, and when you’re doing it long distance, there are extra challenges. Here’s what you can do to provide support.
Foster care jurisdictional changes coming
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A major shift in the delivery of foster care could result in hundreds of children repatriated to their Manitoba communities as more Indigenous governments are expected to take jurisdiction over …
What Trans Health Care for Minors Really Means
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The meaning of gender-affirming care for young people, and what it looks like on the ground, isn’t always clear. The cloud of politics surrounding it has obscured the medical reality of how and when trans youth can get the treatments they seek.
Personal Essay: I Started Transitioning at the Beginning of the Pandemic. Here’s What It Was Like
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Two years ago, just when the world was shutting down, I opened up – to my true self. Having discovered that I was a transgender man, I set out to medically transition at the onset of the pandemic.
A lot of children are about to be born in Ukraine. Will the war affect them for life?
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Some of the most horrific images from the war so far have come from a maternity hospital in Mariupol bombed by Russian troops in mid-March. The upheaval spurs a troubling question: Could the stress and condition of war affect a fetus?
Check out Tories' propaganda while you're waiting
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Let the propaganda begin. Wait times for surgeries and diagnostic testing in Manitoba continue to rise. They have increased, in part, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also owing to major …
As Teens Struggle With Pandemic Emotions, Recovery Is Uncertain
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It’s unclear whether the disruption of the pandemic is a blip on the radar or the early signs of a generation permanently stunted in its social and mental health development.
Distilleries, breweries stop producing hand sanitizer two years after start of COVID
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TORONTO – Many distilleries and breweries that pivoted their operations to make hand sanitizer in the early days of COVID-19 have since walked away from this side business. Health Canada granted …
FDA Approves First COVID Treatment for Use in Kids
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The FDA approved the antiviral remdesivir as the first COVID-19 treatment for young children.
Construction begins on three-year $141-M expansion, renovation of St. Boniface Hospital ER
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A new, expanded St. Boniface Hospital emergency department will be ready to triage patients within three years, as construction begins on the “cornerstone” of the province’s health system. A $141-million expansion ……
Will You Have a Heart Attack? New Tech May Predict If and When
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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University want to create a 3D model of your heart to predict a life-threatening problem before it happens.
Rise and Shine: A Carefully Considered Morning Ritual That Can Brighten Your Day
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Strategies for getting ready to be at your best each morning
Pfizer Recalls Another Blood Pressure Medication
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Pfizer is recalling five lots of blood pressure medicine Accupril because of elevated levels of a nitrosamine, Nnitroso-quinapril, the company said in a news release posted on the FDA website.
Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Bring Relief From Rheumatoid Arthritis
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New study suggests it might, but there are still plenty of questions
Vexed, perplexed on surgery waiting list
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A staggering number of backlogged surgeries overloading Manitoba’s health-care system has led some patients to sacrifice time with loved ones and forgo milestone celebrations to minimize the risk of a …
Provinces pressed to push booster doses
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OTTAWA — As provinces dismantle vaccination super sites and leave it to pharmacies to dole out COVID-19 shots, Canada’s top doctor says governments should instead revive a full-court press to ……
Child death, instrument left in patient detailed in critical incident report
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Three patients with stroke symptoms didn’t get timely enough care when seeking treatment, a new report detailing critical incidents reported to Manitoba Health suggests. The report also details an incident in …
Public school enrolment feels pandemic pinch
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Thousands of students who left Manitoba’s public school system early in the COVID-19 pandemic have yet to return, while private schools have recorded an uptick in enrolment in 2021-22, new …
Mask, vaccine mandates for travel defended as government eases border restrictions
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OTTAWA – The government signalled it is aspiring to a “more sustainable” approach to COVID-19 restrictions at the border with several small changes Friday, but public health officials say vaccine …
Guns Now Leading Cause of Death for US Children
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Deaths linked to firearms topped those from car accidents for the first time in 2020, a new study found.
Highway Death Toll Warning Signs May Cause More Crashes, Not Less
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A new study suggests showing highway death tolls on roadside message boards in a bid to curb crashes may actually cause more accidents.
5 Bacteria Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
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Researchers have identified five types of bacteria associated with aggressive prostate cancer which could lead to new treatments for the disease.
20,000 Child Car Seats Recalled Because of Choking Hazard
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20,000 child car seats have been recalled because of a choking hazard.
5 Mistakes Parents Make With Teens and Tweens
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As your child grows into adolescence, you need to adapt your parenting skills for a teenager. Here are the top mistakes parents make with their teens and tweens, and how to avoid them.
9 Ways to Wean a Child Off Thumb Sucking
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Got a preschooler who won’t stop thumb sucking or finger sucking? Find out what to do about it.
The Truth About Baby Poop: Colored Stool and Diarrhea in Infants
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Find out what color changes, diarrhea, and frequency of baby poop may say about your baby’s health.
Can You Be Pregnant and Not Know It?
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Is it possible to carry a baby without knowing you’re pregnant? It happens more often than you think.
Serious Symptoms in Children: Signs not to Be Ignored
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Wondering if your child’s condition is serious or not? WebMD discusses the possible signs of a serious health problem and what to do in case of a health emergency.
Caught Your Kid Masturbating?
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Here’s what to do and what to say — because how you react matters.
When Is It Time for My Baby to Use a Cup Instead of a Bottle?
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Tips from WebMD for parents who are ready to transition their baby from bottle to a cup.
RCMP seek assistance on Sagkeeng missing person case
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RCMP have renewed calls for answers in the disappearance of a Sagkeeng First Nation woman missing more than three years. Samantha Mary Hiebert, then 28, was reported missing to Powerview RCMP …
House of Commons set to welcome back public, lift COVID-19 ban on public visitors
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OTTAWA – The House of Commons says it is lifting a ban on public visits, introduced more than two years ago to stem the spread of COVID-19. The Commons chamber’s public …
'He took ownership': Manitoba Métis meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican
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ROME – A Métis group from Manitoba says Pope Francis took ownership of the harms done by the Roman Catholic Church during the first meeting with an Indigenous group at …
Is the Opioid Crisis Masking Real Rates of Suicides?
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Experts were optimistic at first, pointing to a number of potential drivers for the 3% drop in suicides nationally. But many believe the opioid epidemic is masking many deaths that in truth were suicides.
Excess Weight May Double Risk of Endometrial Cancer
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New research finds that over time, obesity nearly doubles a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer.
Health minister defends use of private agency nurses
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Manitoba Health Minister Audrey Gordon is counting on newly graduated nurses to wean the province and regional health authorities off private agency staff. Gordon said she is focused on ensuring post-secondary …
30% of COVID Patients in Study Developed ‘Long COVID’
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People with a history of hospitalization, diabetes, and higher body mass index were most likely to develop long COVID, researchers said. The kind of insurance the patients had also seemed to be a factor, though the researchers didn’t offer a reason why.
Tests of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Prove Positive
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The first open-air study of genetically modified mosquitoes in the United States has yielded positive results, says Oxitec, the UK-based company that ran the study
You Want Me to Tan My WHAT, Tucker Carlson?
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So, men of America, do you really need to start tanning your testicles like Carlson seems to suggest? Doctors say the answer is simple: Absolutely not.
7 Embarrassing Pregnancy Symptoms
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Experts offer tips for coping with embarrassing pregnancy symptoms.
Ontario's top science adviser says small COVID-19 bump likely from holiday gatherings
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TORONTO – The scientific director of the panel advising Ontario on COVID-19 says cases in the province might rise a bit after the holiday weekend, but it won’t fundamentally change …
Foods That Fight Hearbturn
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You know certain foods can give you heartburn. But did you know others can help control it?
Can You Detox Your Lungs?
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If you have or are at risk for a lung condition such as COPD, you may have heard about ways people try to “detox” their lungs. Here’s what you should know first.
Americans Anxious About Climate Change
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The nationally representative poll shows that 51% of the 2,210 Americans surveyed are anxious about climate change and its impact on future generations.
Over Half of American Parents Give Their Picky Eaters Supplements
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From a new poll, about one-third of parents said their child is a picky eater and one-third didn’t think their children eat enough fruits and vegetables.
When Pot Is Legal, Prescriptions for Pain, Depression, Anxiety and Sleep Drop
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New research suggests when people have legal access to marijuana, they’re less likely to take certain prescription drugs.
NASA ‘Holoported’ Doctor to International Space Station
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A digital rendering of a doctor and an aerospace executive visited the International Space Station in 2021 through “holoportation,” a mix of “hologram” and “teleportation.”
Docs Watch With ‘Some Anxiety’ For Post-Holiday COVID Spike
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Just beyond our first batch of holidays since Christmas and New Year’s Eve – which led to a massive Omicron spike – the medical community is watching closely for a potential rise in cases.
Province relying on private-agency nurses to greater extent
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Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government is spending more than $3 million every month for private-agency nurses to help cover chronic staffing shortages in the provincial health-care system. Figures obtained by the Free ……
A 'remarkable physician leader'
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Dr. Marcia Anderson was thrust into the spotlight during the pandemic as a voice people across Manitoba would wait on to hear for guidance on fighting COVID-19 on First Nations, …
Study to probe spread of COVID in Canada
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OTTAWA — Some 8,000 Manitobans will be invited to prick their finger and help scientists study the spread of COVID-19 in Canada, with a renewed survey seeking to learn how …
Small steps forward for downtown businesses
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After foot traffic plummeted two years ago due to COVID-19, new data shows Winnipeg’s downtown is gradually attracting more visitors. However, local businesses hurt by pandemic closures and public health restrictions …
Empty Cup full of beans
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Marc Tallman is the founder of Empty Cup Collective, but his life is nothing if not full. In the past 12 months — despite a COVID-19 pandemic that’s wreaked havoc on ……
Indigenous makers host spring market
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Canad Inns Polo Park was abuzz with shoppers Saturday, as Indigenous makers from throughout Manitoba and Ontario assembled for a one-day art and goods market. Business partners Renata Meconse and Shylo …
COVID hospitalizations up heading into long weekend
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COVID-19 hospital admissions were on the rise ahead of the holiday long weekend in Manitoba, as public health reported a jump in infections and test-positivity rates. The provincial government’s weekly epidemiology …
Stalled push for third dose needs boost
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With COVID-19 hospitalizations again on the rise and widespread reports of reinfection, it’s high time Manitoba public health officials started aggressively promoting the need for people to get their third …
How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?
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Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.
Ontario's top doctor to recommend extending mask mandate for hospitals, transit
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TORONTO – Ontario’s chief medical officer of health says he will be recommending that the province extend remaining mask mandates – in settings such as hospitals, long-term care and public …
Why Can’t I Stop Eating? How to Curb Compulsive Eating
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Compulsive overeating, why it happens, and how to get it under control.
How to Manage Pain vs. Discomfort When Exercising
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Know the difference between pain and discomfort when exercising.
Tick Spraying May Not Guard Against Lyme Disease
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Common measures to kill the harmful pests appear to protect pets more than people, researchers say.
Should Your Dog Go Vegan?
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A new survey of dog owners suggests canines who follow a vegan diet might be a bit healthier. However, not all veterinary nutritionists agree.
Even Women Doctors Find Their Symptoms Aren’t Taken Seriously
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Female doctors-turned-patients share their insights about why women’s symptoms are so often dismissed – and how to fix it.
Manitoba expands booster shots to children aged 12-17
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MANITOBA has joined most other provinces by allowing a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for kids and teens. Manitoba Health announced Wednesday that children aged 12 to 17, who had their …
Pandemic Didn’t Slow the Spread of Some STDs
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The number of cases of some sexually transmitted diseases continued to increase during 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, while overall STD cases dropped the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new report.
Guilt Trips: How to Deal With Them
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What do you say when you’re the target of someone’s guilt trip? And what do you tell yourself about it? Read expert advice.
COVID-19 vaccines in national stockpile starting to expire as uptake slows
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OTTAWA – Health Canada says almost 1.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines held in a national inventory have expired since January. That includes more than 420,000 doses of Moderna’s Spikevax that …
Exercise Is Powerful Medicine for Depression
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A new review suggests exercise can make a difference in major depressive disorder.
Engineered Bacteria Could Protect Gut from Antibiotics: Study
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Researchers at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created a type of bacteria that could potentially protect humans from the harmful side effects of antibiotics, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering.
Weight Bias, Weight Stigma, and Fat Phobia: How to Respond
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Many people have felt judged for being overweight. The fat phobia, weight bias, or weight stigma that other people subject them to can be harmful. Read experts’ advice.
Diversifying Medical Illustrations for Skin of Color
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Some skin conditions — like eczema, psoriasis, and others — may look different on different skin colors. Doctors, medical students, and medical illustrators are working to diversify images to reflect that.
The Scientist: A Physician Who Heals Himself and Others
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The breakthrough studies of a world-renowned Crohn’s researcher have helped millions – including himself
The Seeker: How Searching for ‘Weird’ Holistic Remedies Make You Stronger
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Seeking out alternative remedies such as acupuncture, Chinese herbs, prenatal yoga, and baby food helped manage my Crohn’s.
Manitoba braces for looming storm
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Flights have been grounded, school buses cancelled and hospitals are preparing beds for stranded health-care workers as Manitoba braces for its worst spring storm in 25 years. The Winnipeg Regional Health …
Flush with cash, Tories decide to skimp out on hospitals — again
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It’s hard to fathom how the Stefanson government could only find $105 million in new health care funding in its 2022 budget, given the windfall of cash the province expects …
Panicked shoppers storm grocery stores
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Some likened the frenzy in grocery stores across Winnipeg Tuesday to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic or the end of the world. Instead, shoppers were preparing for a major …
Tax cuts may not add up to support for Stefanson
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New budget. New premier. Same old fiscal madness. Faced with a crisis in health care and plummeting support, Premier Heather Stefanson needed to deliver a budget that repaired the damage done …
2 New Omicron Subvariants Being Tracked
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The World Health Organization is analyzing a few dozen cases of two new subvariants of the Omicron strain to determine how infectious and dangerous they might be.
FDA Warns of Websites Selling Adderall Illegally
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The FDA and Drug Enforcement Administration have issued joint warnings to online pharmacies they say are illegally selling Adderall without prescriptions.
Province promises tax cuts, health spending in post-pandemic recovery budget
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Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government unveiled a “recovery” budget Tuesday that aims to please everyone, promising tax cuts and targeted health and social spending. Premier Heather Stefanson’s first budget is making good ……
Manitoba chiefs warn of youth services inequity
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OTTAWA — A court order that extends services to Indigenous youth who age out of foster care has garnered praise, but Manitoba chiefs warn it could have adverse consequences. The Assembly …
As provinces ask people to manage COVID risks, experts say the public has less data
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OTTAWA – At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, retired teacher Lois Armstrong said local health officials where she lives in Kingston, Ont., provided daily updates about outbreaks, cases and …
How You Handle Pet Food Could Be Making Your Dog—And You—Sick
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When it comes to food safety and your pets, there’s a lot to learn.
Sensual vs. Sexual: What’s the Difference
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What’s the difference between being sensual or sexual? Can you be both? Find out what these terms have in common and how they differ.
What Is Battered Woman Syndrome?
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Battered woman syndrome is a form of trauma. The psychological effects of living with constant abuse and control make it almost impossible for some women to leave their partners.
The Influencer: How Finding Her Voice Inspired a Community of Self-Healers
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An Instagram influencer helps other people with Crohn’s and IBD heal themselves
Could COVID Increase Your Risk for Shingles?
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Researchers found people 50 and older who had COVID were 15% more likely to develop shingles, compared to people who were never infected.
Manitoba Tory government signals looser purse strings, health money coming in budget
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WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government, trailing in opinion polls with an election set for next year, is signalling that its upcoming budget will pump more money into health care ……
Federal health budget not up to snuff: Manitoba
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Manitoba Finance Minister Cameron Friesen panned the Trudeau government’s budget for failing to deliver a substantial increase to health transfers to provinces. “Now more than ever, the federal government needs to ……
Mentorship opens doors for Indigenous youth
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Every Thursday at 4 p.m., Dustin Seguin signs into Zoom and aims to be the role model he wished he had as a teenager. “Growing up Indigenous and low-income, we didn’t …
HHS and WHO Call for Renewed International COVID-19 Aid
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Congress adjourned without renewing $5 billion in international COVID-19 funding, which has some officials worried about a resurgence.
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