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Healthier 2021: Bill Is Staying on Track, Even While Traveling
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This weekend was a big boost for my confidence. I not only ate healthy and stayed under my calorie goal, but I exercised both days!
Nearly 45,000 Floridians Overdue for 2nd Second Vaccine
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More than 44,500 people in Florida are overdue for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Manitoba's pandemic response a lesson in what not to do: retired EMO boss
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Problems with the province’s vaccine rollout and its handling of the COVID-19 crisis could’ve been prevented, said Chuck Sanderson, who ran Manitoba’s Emergency Measures Organization for 11 years before retiring. …
Chiefs' next target for vaccine: young people
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OTTAWA — Manitoba chiefs are eager to secure more vaccines to ramp up their immunization effort to include young Indigenous people, who suffer negative health effects at a higher rate …
Go Low-Carb for Type 2 Diabetes Remission?
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Tough limits on carbohydrates in your meals can help get type 2 diabetes under control — but the benefits typically wane over time, a new research review shows.
Nasal Spray Vaccine for COVID-19 in Early Trials
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A spritz instead of a shot to ward off COVID-19? Researchers report that a nasal spray vaccine against the new coronavirus shows promise in animal testing.
Do You Socially Distance? Your Income Might Matter
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New research shows that the wealthier you were at the start of the pandemic, the more likely it is you’ll maintain social distance.
Quebec calls on Ottawa to ban non-essential flights over COVID-19 variant fears
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MONTREAL – Quebec Premier Francois Legault is calling on the federal government to ban all non-essential flights to Canada. Legault said Tuesday he’s worried that people travelling to vacation destinations will …
Province considers changes to gatherings, retail
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Manitoba will consider easing restrictions on household socialization and may reopen hair salons as part of a new public-health order expected to go into effect Saturday. In a release, the ……
Experts Call for Better Masks As Pandemic Rolls On
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Ideally, everyone would have sophisticated N95 masks. But they’re in short supply. While a cloth mask is better than no masks, experts warn technology needs to improve to stop the pandemic.
MS and Head Trauma
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Studies have linked head injuries and MS. Learn about the connection and find out what you can do to protect your child.
Essential? Well, that depends…
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For nearly two months, Manitobans have been able to buy the pans necessary to make their meals — but not the bowls to eat from. The public-health order that required all …
Manitoba marks 118 new COVID-19 cases, four more deaths
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Manitoba has enough of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to book 4,000 appointments in Winnipeg and Brandon, despite disruptions in the manufacturer’s supply, the medical lead of the province’s vaccine task ……
What do Manitoba home buyers want?
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The year 2020 transformed the way people live at home, and the circumstances of COVID-19 had a clear influence on what home buyers in Manitoba want to get out of …
Another vaccine clinic, another error
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For the second time in two weeks, hundreds of health-care workers received vaccine appointment reminders with the wrong address, forcing the provincial government to back-pedal from the error and put ……
Case counts in northern Manitoba continue climb
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The surge of COVID-19 cases in northern Manitoba continues to surpass infection rates in other areas of the province. The Northern health region reported 95 cases Sunday — half of Manitoba’s ……
Winnipeg Jets cancel practice over COVID-19 concern
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The Winnipeg Jets cancelled Saturday’s practice as a precaution due to a potential exposure to COVID-19. The Jets, in a press release issued hours before the team was set to hit ……
Vaxport choice 'eminently defensible': premier
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The province failing to consult with Thompson leadership before announcing the northern city’s COVID-19 vaccine super site would be located 10 kilometres away at the airport, with no public transit …
Manitoba stops booking Pfizer shots due to delivery snafu
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Manitoba suddenly stopped booking new COVID-19 vaccination appointments on Friday because a disruption in Pfizer’s delivery schedule means shipments of vials will only trickle in during February. Dr. Joss Reimer, the …
Up in arms
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COVID-19 vaccines first arrived in Manitoba a month ago, and since then the province has consistently sat near the back of the pack in using the doses it’s received. By this …
In pandemic politics, timing is everything
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Premier Brian Pallister said a disruption in the supply of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is a good example of why Manitoba has been slow and cautious in its COVID-19 immunization rollout. Government …
Emotional Support Animals for MS
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Emotional support animals are more than just pets. If you have multiple sclerosis, they can provide emotional comfort and sometimes perform useful tasks. Learn what sets them apart from service animals and therapy dogs.
Severe health restrictions likely saved 1,700 Manitoba lives, province says
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Manitoba’s code-red restrictions likely saved 1,700 lives, according to public health officials’ estimations. The lockdown-type restrictions that ban almost all household gatherings and forbid non-essential in-person shopping across the province have ……
Does MS Affect Your Life Expectancy?
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Can multiple sclerosis affect how long you live? Does the type you have make a difference? Learn more about life expectancy with this condition.
What Happens When You Stop Taking MS Meds?
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There are many reasons people stop taking MS meds. Some feel they aren’t working, or the side effects are too severe. Or they could be too expensive. Is it safe to stop taking them? What do you need to know?
COVID Vaccines: Facts for Heart, Stroke Patients
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Experts have a simple answer for heart and stroke patients questioning whether they need a COVID-19 vaccination. That answer: yes.
Trudeau leaves door open to tighter travel ban, eyeing COVID-19 mutations abroad
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OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is leaving the door open to tighter travel restrictions, including a possible ban on outbound air travel as COVID-19 case counts climb across the …
'This is not a game': Global virus death toll hits 2 million
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MEXICO CITY – The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 2 million Friday, crossing the threshold amid a vaccine rollout so immense but so uneven that in some countries there …
Vitamins and Supplements to Take After Breast Cancer Treatment
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Should I take a vitamin or supplement after breast cancer treatment? Which ones are best? Are they safe? Are there any to avoid? Can they prevent breast cancer from coming back? Learn about supplements after breast cancer treatment.
Healthier 2021: Mark Is Becoming More Flexible
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It was hard to stick with my exercise goals now that I’m back to the daily grind. But I learned something important about myself: I can do it.
Pharmacy Chains Ready to Supply COVID-19 Vaccines
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he Federal Retail Pharmacy Partnership Program has tapped two pharmacy chains per state to offer free COVID-19 vaccines. Already signed are CVS, Walgreens, Duane Reade, Costco, Walmart, Rite Aid, Publix and more.
Fear creeps in as northern Manitobans battle COVID-19 outbreaks
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When Hailey Cordell, manager of a bar and grill in Thompson, drives to and from work, she still sees the parking lots of big-box stores and Liquor Marts packed with ……
Caution is priority when easing restrictions
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Manitoba hit a milestone this week: for the first time since mid-October, the daily number of new cases of COVID-19 fell below 100 on Tuesday. That wasn’t the only good news: …
Ongoing Coverage: COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
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WebMD is providing ongoing coverage about misinformation and myths around the COVID-19 vaccine.
Military gets new commander in virtual, low-key ceremony due to COVID-19
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OTTAWA – Admiral Art McDonald is taking over as commander of Canada’s military in a low-key ceremony devoid of the normal pomp and circumstance due to COVID-19. As the new chief …
Supplements That Are Safe to Take When You Have Lung Cancer
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Lung cancer and its treatment can affect your appetite and how your body uses nutrients. Some people take supplements and vitamins to get the nutrients they need. Certain supplements are safe, but always check with your doctor before taking one.
Northern Manitoba outbreaks drive up COVID-19 count
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The province reported a jump in COVID-19 cases Thursday attributed, in part, to outbreaks in northern Manitoba. The number of cases in the northern region (139) was nearly double that of ……
The Best Lung Cancer Blogs
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A lung cancer diagnosis can leave you feeling overwhelmed. But you’re far from alone. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or info on cancer research, there’s a blog you can turn to. Here are some tips on how to find the best one for you.
Northern Manitoba a hot zone despite encouraging COVID numbers
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Just over a week before public health restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 are up for review, Manitoba recorded five more pandemic deaths and 158 new cases, with …
Manitoba expands vaccine eligibility; five deaths reported
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The province said it would expand its vaccine rollout as it announced Wednesday five more Manitobans had died of COVID-19 and 158 new cases of the virus had been detected. Front-line ……
Ottawa announces $1.2B more to help Indigenous communities fight COVID-19 pandemic
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OTTAWA – Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says Ottawa will spend $1.2 billion in new funding to help Indigenous communities keep fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes another $380 million for …
Healthier 2021: Bill Is Tracking His Food and Seeing Results
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If there was ever a time to stress eat and maybe enjoy a few drinks, the first week of 2021 may have been it. But, I didn’t succumb to the temptation.
At almost 109, just call her Wonder Woman
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Wilhelmina Klimpke acknowledged a year ago that it was time for her to slip away peacefully. Yet Klimpke, who fought off COVID-19 recently and is eating and sitting up in her …
Man too intoxicated to remember killing wife gets 18 years
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A St. Theresa Point First Nation man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a killing described by a judge as a tragic end for far too many …
Why COVID Vaccines are Falsely Linked to Infertility
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There’s no evidence that the new vaccines against COVID-19 cause infertility, yet that’s a worry that’s been cited by some health care workers as a reason they’re reluctant to be first in line to get the shots.
Research Shows Why COVID Pneumonia Is More Deadly
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People using these medications for diabetes are at risk of a potentially fatal complication called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and it now appears that risk increases even more if they become sick with COVID-19
Breast Cancer Blogs You Need to Read
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Doctors and people living with breast cancer recommend the best blogs to read, from personal stories to practical content.
Long-term protection? COVID vaccine's immunity duration unknown, but experts hopeful
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The swift arrival of multiple COVID-19 vaccines has offered hope for the end of the global pandemic, but there’s still a question of how long people are protected from the …
Best Books for Breast Cancer
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Books are a great way to understand a new diagnosis, like breast cancer. We spoke to people who have it and doctors who treat it to find out what books they would recommend.
Mailed COVID-19 antibody test gets low response rate
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OTTAWA — Thousands of Manitobans have received kits from the federal government in which they are asked to prick their finger and send in a blood sample to determine whether …
First Winnipeg care home resident receives vaccine
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Hope came with the prick of a needle for Margaret Watson. The 94-year-old became the first Winnipeg care home resident to receive a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. “Ouch. Oh my gosh,” …
Light could be brighter at end of holiday tunnel
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Manitobans should have a better idea by the end of the week whether the province will ease restrictions after public-health orders expire Jan. 22. So far, it’s looking promising. Friday marks …
Most Wuhan COVID Survivors Still Have Health Issues
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The study from China involved more than 1,700 patients first diagnosed with the virus in Wuhan between January and May, and then followed to June and September. Researchers report that 76% of these patients had at least one symptom six months after symptoms began.
Body artists needle province for action
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Body artists are making a public plea to the province to remember their industry when COVID-19 code red restrictions are loosened. “While other trade and personal service associations have successfully lobbied …
UN: COVID-19 herd immunity unlikely in 2021 despite vaccines
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GENEVA – The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year. At a …
Ottawa gives accounting firm Deloitte $16M contract to track COVID-19 vaccinations
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OTTAWA – The federal government has awarded international accounting firm Deloitte a $16-million contract to build a national computer system to manage the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The contract was recently posted …
Grandkids Often a COVID Conundrum for Families
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To visit or not to visit? It’s a question that has challenged families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is it safe for grandkids to visit their grandparents?
Fisher River elders first for vaccine
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Elders at Ochekwi Sipi Personal Care Home in Fisher River Cree Nation will be among the first long-term care residents in Manitoba to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Monday as ……
Ontario reports record high in new COVID-19 cases with 3,945, logs 61 new deaths
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TORONTO – Ontario’s COVID-19 case totals continue to surge as the province set yet another single-day high for new diagnoses. The province is reporting 3,945 new infections over the past 24 …
Virus-test positivity lowest since November
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While seven more Manitobans have died from COVID-19 and another 203 have been newly sickened with it, Winnipeg’s test positivity rate is the lowest it has been in two months. The ……
Holiday partying sets Manitoba back; COVID-19 restrictions extended two weeks
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A spike in illegal gatherings at private homes during the holiday season has prompted the provincial government to continue to impose code red restrictions across Manitoba for another two weeks. The ……
Mayor calls for police, paramedics to be added to vaccine list
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The city continues to press the province for details about when paramedics, firefighters, police and other front-line workers will get the vaccine for COVID-19. Mayor Brian Bowman said Friday that he …
Manitoba businesses chafe under extended orders
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It’s an elongated state of flux for Manitoba businesses, as the province announces a two-week extension for strident pandemic restrictions starting Saturday. While chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin …
Luck, both good and bad
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Like a sneak thief in the night, COVID-19 stole into The Convalescent Home of Winnipeg undetected. No one knows how, exactly, the virus got into the Hugo Street personal-care home; none …
Shuffle puts spotlight on mental health
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For Manitobans struggling with mental health and addiction issues, a glimmer of hope emerged in this week’s cabinet shuffle. On Tuesday, Premier Brian Pallister split the duties of the health portfolio …
Province extends code-red restrictions two more weeks
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Manitoba’s strict code-red restrictions have been extended for another two weeks, provincial public-health officials announced Friday. But hockey fans can take heart; a new exception means the Winnipeg Jets and ……
Canadian economy lost 63,000 jobs in Dec., first decline since April
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OTTAWA – Canada posted its first monthly decline in jobs since April amid tightened public health restrictions in December, and economists warn the losses are likely to continue as the …
All but five senators say they haven't travelled abroad during pandemic
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OTTAWA – All but five of Canada’s 93 senators say they have not travelled outside the country in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eighty-eight senators say they’ve been following public …
Socializing after the vaccine: Experts say shot won't offer “free pass” right away
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The arrival of COVID vaccines have stirred excitement and optimism for a swift end to the global pandemic, with some seeing the shot as a “free pass” to soon gather …
COVID Stressing the Nation’s Stress Therapy System
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The nation’s mental health system is stressed and strained amid the increased need that COVID-19 continues to create. And that help is also harder to find.
Manitoba First Nations with care homes to get vaccines first
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Manitoba First Nations communities with personal care homes are first in line to receive their share of COVID-19 vaccines. On Thursday, doses of the Moderna vaccine were scheduled to be delivered …
St. B CEO went home to Quebec for holidays
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The president and CEO of St. Boniface Hospital visited her family home in Quebec during the holidays, against provincial health advice that discourages Manitobans from travelling. Martine Bouchard joins a growing …
Spectre of vaccine hesitancy haunts health care
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It’s one of the worst possible scenarios, at arguably the worst possible time. All over the world, there is increasing evidence some toiling on the front lines of health care are …
City unions make pitch for spot on vaccine priority list
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Some essential City of Winnipeg workers and their unions are asking for priority spots on the province’s COVID-19 vaccination list. “Being able to get the vaccination, get that priority, would give …
Schools in southern Ontario staying closed until Jan. 25
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TORONTO – All schools in southern Ontario will remain closed for in-person learning until Jan. 25. The province’s chief medical officer of health says the move is being made to ensure …
The Link Between Gut Health and Breast Cancer
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The tens of trillions of microorganisms living and working in your gut — called your microbiome — may hold clues to preventing, treating, and surviving many diseases, including breast cancer.
Does Marijuana Help With Breast Cancer?
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Many people with breast cancer are turning to marijuana for help with side effects from the disease or from treatment. But does it really work?
Living With COPD: Household Hazards to Avoid
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Many homes harbor dust, fumes, germs, and other irritants that aggravate COPD symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
Heart Failure Nearly Doubles COVID Death Risk
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The number of deaths of patients with acute heart failure nearly doubled during the pandemic. Some 11% of patients in the before-COVID group died within 30 days, compared with 21% of the after-COVID group, the researchers found.
New COVID ‘Super Strains’ Could Disrupt Life Again
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The new variants could prove to be disastrous on a wider scale. One public health expert believes the virus is changing itself to adapt and infect more people.
Dr. Ali all-in on COVID-19 battle
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Dr. Amir Ali arrives at work every day to see the faces of COVID-19. He takes care to mask up and dons his personal protective equipment. The routine is essential since mistakes …
Manitoba restrictions expected to be extended past Friday
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Since the full effect of the spread of COVID-19 during holiday gatherings is not yet fully known, it’s too soon to expect pandemic restrictions to be loosened, Manitoba leaders say. “I …
Children’s Hospitals Grapple With Wave of Mental Illness
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The disruption to daily life caused by the pandemic has increased the number of children seeking mental health care, further straining a system that already struggled to meet the need.
Some Ontario hospitals use temporary morgues as COVID-19 deaths rise
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A southwestern Ontario hospital has been forced to store bodies in a trailer unit amid a surge in deaths due to COVID-19. It’s the second hospital to do so in recent …
Prison guards need priority COVID-19 vaccinations, union says
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OTTAWA – A union representing federal prison guards says vaccinating them against COVID-19 should be a priority, given their front-line role in correctional institutions. Jeff Wilkins, national president of the Union …
COVID immunizations begin next week in seven Manitoba care homes
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Starting Monday, the first personal-care home residents in Manitoba will begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Seven long-term care homes in Winnipeg, Brandon, Carman, Selkirk and The Pas will be the first …
Red River training the trainers
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Red River College has learned a thing or two from its successful micro course for health-care workers on COVID-19 tasks. After discovering there was a high demand for micro-credential courses, the …
COPD: How to Quit Smoking
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WebMD article on smoking cessation for people who have COPD.
The Best Apps for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Managing the effects of rheumatoid arthritis can be tricky. But apps for your smartphone or tablet can help you and your doctor find the best way to manage your RA.
Health-order enforcement horribly out of tune, music school owner says
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The owner of a once-bustling Winnipeg music school is calling the province’s public-health order enforcement unfair to small businesses after being hit with fines and shutdowns — despite not breaking …
Doctors urge pregnant and breastfeeding women to get COVID-19 vaccines
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OTTAWA – The head of the Ontario Medical Association says the risk COVID-19 poses to pregnant and breastfeeding women is higher than the risk of taking a vaccine against the …
Trudeau says he too is frustrated by holiday travellers, pace of vaccine rollout
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OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his frustration Tuesday as signs pointed to the COVID-19 pandemic taking a dark turn in Canada. In London, Ont., the morgue was at …
Travel industry “in tailspin” as federal government adopts new COVID-19 test rules
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CALGARY – The travel industry in Canada has been thrown into a “tailspin” by new federal rules requiring a COVID-19 test before Canadians are allowed back into the country from …
Better safe than sorry
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Manitoba should wait a full incubation period after the holidays before it considers easing COVID-19 restrictions. Doing so any earlier would be premature and could cost lives. Manitoba’s current code-red restrictions are …
Hypocrisy in time of COVID-19
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Do as I say, not as I do. Of all the mistakes leaders and high-profile politicians are prone to make, the propensity to say one thing and do the exact opposite …
As COVID-19 cases surge, public health expert calls for stricter measures
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MONTREAL – Surges in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across several provinces prompted warnings on Monday from public health experts who said stricter measures and adherence to guidelines are needed in …
Ottawa urged to ban CEO bonuses if wage subsidy paid and add top COVID tax bracket
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TORONTO – The federal government is being urged to explicitly prevent Canada’s highest paid CEOs from getting bonuses if their companies obtained wage subsidies. “The wage subsidy in Canada is being …
Vaccination super site opens for health-care workers at convention centre
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Winnipeg’s COVID-19 immunization super site opened Monday morning at the RBC Convention Centre with thousands of health-care workers scheduled to receive their first doses of the vaccine this week. More than …
Glitches hit rollout of vaccine super site
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As Manitoba prepared to open its first COVID-19 vaccination super site on Monday, officials backtracked to fix a miscommunication error that directed hundreds of health-care workers to show up to ……
One-third of Ontario's long-term care homes experiencing outbreaks of COVID-19
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A third of Ontario’s long-term care homes are reporting COVID-19 outbreaks, marking a new record for the province, as advocates say spread among staff has forced some facilities to seek …
Feds weigh cutting COVID-19 sickness benefit for Canadians who have travelled
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OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government is weighing whether to bar people who have travelled overseas from a new sick-leave benefit that pays up to $1,000 to Canadians who have …
Canadian military leaves Shamattawa First Nation after providing COVID-19 support
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The military has left Shamattawa First Nation nearly three weeks after they were called in to help the northern Manitoba community get control of its COVID-19 cases. The military arrived in …
Jets skate around Manitoba's pandemic lockdown
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When it comes to exempting the National Hockey League from Manitoba’s COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, I feel conflict between my head and my heart. My head recognizes it seems unfair. Yet, …
Manitoba premier tours Winnipeg convention centre set to become COVID-19 immunization super site
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Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister spent his first afternoon of 2021 touring the COVID-19 immunization super site that’s opening in downtown Winnipeg Friday. Earlier this week, eligible health-care workers were receiving their …
Moderna doses earmarked for Manitoba First Nations
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Manitoba First Nations can expect to receive thousands of doses of the Moderna vaccine as soon as this week, the provincial government announced Thursday. The provincial government said Thursday that 5,300 ……
Personal care home staff COVID-19 case counts decline: WRHA
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Steps taken to get a grip on deadly outbreaks of COVID-19 at personal care homes appear to be having an impact, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority says. The number of personal …
Manitoba mum about extending restrictions when health order expires
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Health officials are not yet prepared to say how code-red restrictions may be modified once the current public health order expires on Jan. 8. Dr. Jazz Atwal, Manitoba’s acting deputy chief ……
Precautions Important With New Coronavirus Variant
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Doctors on the pandemic’s front line say people shouldn’t panic, but should definitely adhere even more closely to proven infection control measures, like mask wearing and social distancing.
Get Out: Nature Is the Fix for COVID-19 Stress
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Millions of other Americans trying to cope with the pandemic and its restrictions have discovered — or rediscovered — the power of the outdoors and nature to ease stress.
What's open and closed on New Year's Day
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Ringing in 2021 may be a welcome relief after a turbulent 2020, but New Year’s Eve celebrations will be yet another reminder of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health …
River City Sports asking creditors for extension
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Citing a considerable loss of income because of COVID-19, the licensed insolvency trustee for River City Sports is asking creditors to give them more time to make good on a …
UK is first to authorize easy-to-handle AstraZeneca vaccine
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LONDON – Britain became the first country to authorize AstraZeneca’s inexpensive, easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, gaining another weapon against the virus amid a resurgence so severe that the government extended …
Manitoba adjusts vaccine policy; reports two COVID-19 deaths
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In an effort to vaccinate more Manitobans more quickly, the province will not hold back as many doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for booster shots, the premier said Wednesday, saying …
Pandemic Tougher on Mental Health For Women Than Men
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Sleep problems, depression and anxiety symptoms were more common in women than in men, according to the report published online recently in the journal Frontiers in Global Women’s Health.
Will COVID Stifle Usual January Rush to Gyms?
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Up to 40% of gym members are training at home, according to an industry trade group and between 20% and 30% of gyms will close permanently because of the pandemic.
Dos and Don’ts for Senior Fitness
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Staying active helps you live a longer, healthier life, and may also boost your brain health. See our dos and don’ts for healthy aging for seniors.
First Nations watch, wait as Manitoba vaccine task force meets
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OTTAWA — Despite making up an increasing share of Manitoba’s COVID-19 hospitalizations, Indigenous communities still have no clue when they’ll get vaccinated. For the coming weeks, only health-care workers are getting …
Another new year starts with hope
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The year began with hope that many long-standing challenges for Indigenous communities could be overcome. For example, on Jan. 1, Bill C-92 came into effect, enabling Indigenous communities to take control …
Case numbers falling in province, but too soon to celebrate: health official
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As Manitobans prepare to ring in a new year, the province’s acting deputy chief public health officer warns we must remain cautious throughout the holidays, even as the number of ……
Your Boss May Require You to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
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More than 60% of 100 human resource leaders surveyed in a Dec. 9 poll said they would encourage employees to get vaccinated rather than require it.
Political calm before the health-care storm
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The first thing that strikes the viewer now is how closely Manitoba’s health minister and his chief provincial public-health officer are seated next to one another in the archived video. It’s …
Winnipeg basketball team defies pandemic protocol by travelling to Ontario
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With Manitoba in a code red pandemic lockdown that forbids all organized sports activities, a Winnipeg basketball team ignored the advice of local health officials and travelled to Sault Ste. …
Ottawa tosses odds, ends in online cart
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OTTAWA — The COVID-19 pandemic has convinced many Manitobans to shop online for the first time. However, those unfamiliar with federal procurement might be missing out on one of the …
Blood Pressure Often Differs Widely Between Arms
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Blood pressure readings between the two arms can be different, and that disparity can sometimes be a warning sign of heart trouble down the road.
Making Boredom Help You Thrive During COVID-19
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Pandemics breed boredom for many. And for some people, boredom leads to risk-taking that can spread disease. But no matter how bored you are, psychologists say, understanding boredom can help anyone survive the current pandemic.
Nine more deaths, 107 new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba
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Nine more Manitobans have died and 107 more have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Monday morning. According to the province, all but one of the nine deaths reported were residents ……
What Not to Say to Someone With Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an often misunderstood disease. People who have it can be in intense pain but not look or act like it. Here’s what not to say to people with RA.
'The value of your elders': First Nation using youth to spread COVID-19 message
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MORLEY, Alta. – A First Nation in Alberta is turning to its youth to help spread the message to older members about the dangers of COVID-19. Three reserves in the shadow …
Fauci: Worst Yet to Come as COVID-19 Surges
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Biden recently said that the “darkest days” in the coronavirus pandemic are ahead and urged Americans to prepare themselves for a difficult struggle.
What Do Athletes Want You to Know About Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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Athletes with RA don’t always stay in the game, but those who do inspire us all. Here’s what three very different athletes want you to know, especially if you’re an athlete with RA, too.
More Americans Willing to Get COVID Vaccine
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Polls conducted by Gallup, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Pew Research Center all show vaccine acceptance rates rising from about 50% this summer to more than 60% and, in one poll, 73%.
Three days of data shared Sunday show 524 new COVID cases, 28 more deaths
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After a holiday hiatus, Public Health Manitoba announced hundreds of new cases of COVID-19 and more than two-dozen deaths as a result of the virus over the Christmas weekend. Between 9:30 ……
Ontario, Quebec report 4,296 new COVID-19 cases
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OTTAWA – Ontario and Quebec are both reporting more than 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 one day after a highly contagious new variant of the virus was confirmed in Canada. Ontario …
Curling champs rule the headlines
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You might think this isn’t an ideal year to roll out a top 10 list. Considering how the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a nearly unhittable knuckleball at the sports scene, at …
COVID makes Christmas Day different at Agape Table, but no less important for visitors, volunteers
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In gloves and a hair net, Gord Pedersen meticulously cut turkey and casually discussed a time in his life — decades ago — when he would sleep in the doorway …
Ontario, Quebec post case records, Trudeau strikes hopeful note in holiday message
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Canada’s two most populous provinces reported record daily COVID-19 caseloads Thursday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged this won’t be the Christmas anyone had hoped for. Ontario reported 2,447 new infections, …
Province reports 12 deaths, 244 new COVID cases
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Twelve more Manitobans have died of COVID-19 as the province heads into a Christmas unlike any other, banning in-person holiday gatherings. Another 244 cases of the virus were confirmed Thursday, and ……
COVID-19: Another record day of infections in Quebec as non-essential shops set to close
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MONTREAL – Quebec reported a record number of daily COVID-19 infections for the third consecutive day Thursday, ahead of a provincewide lockdown that will close non-essential businesses until at least …
A Day in the Life of Someone With Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Here’s a first-person look at what it’s like to live with RA every day.
State-by-State Guide to COVID Vaccine Information
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While most people can’t get a COVID-19 vaccine yet, they can find more information about it on state public health departments.
6 Ways to Improve Your Back Pain
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Everyone gets back pain at some time. Here are six ways to help you improve your back pain.
No answers from Pallister's official calendar
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The release of Brian Pallister’s official events calendar sheds no new light on why the premier took a weeklong trip to Ottawa in mid-September as the second wave of COVID-19 …
Manitoba prepares to ramp up vaccine program, including to care home residents
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Starting in the new year, vaccines will be rolled out in personal care homes and to more health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic, Manitoba public health …
Looking Back on 2020: Top COVID-19 Search Terms
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WebMD recaps the top search terms around coronavirus and COVID-19 for the past year.
Supreme Court declines to hear bid for injunction in flight refund case
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OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear a case linked to a challenge about air passenger refunds for flights cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Air Passenger Rights …
Holidays 'make or break' for COVID in Manitoba, health official warns
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With 15 more deaths to report and 201 new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba Wednesday, the province’s acting deputy chief health officer makes no apologies for repeating the same message …
Vaccine 'wastage' expected, not desired: province
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Multiple doses of the COVID-19 vaccine being trashed on the first day of deployment in Manitoba is nothing to get sick with worry about, the acting deputy chief provincial public …
Transitioning From RRMS to SPMS: One Woman’s Story
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What’s it like to change from RRMS to SPMS? How do I know it’s happening? How long does it take? What are the challenges? Learn about one woman’s journey.
From Public to Personal: Pandemic Lessons Learned
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WebMD asked health experts on the front lines of the nation’s COVID-19 response effort to weigh in on lessons learned from the pandemic and to reflect on how the crisis has affected them personally.
Care home says COVID-19 deaths higher than province reported
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It was another dark day in Manitoba with 18 lives reported lost to COVID-19. While the province reported Tuesday that seven of those deaths were connected to an outbreak at Winnipeg’s …
Party's over: inspectors hand out COVID fines
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The province has been cracking down on holiday season house parties as it seeks to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Over the past week, police and various public health enforcement officers …
Can Your IUD Make You Gain Weight?
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Many women avoid birth control methods they think will cause weight gain. An IUD isn’t likely to bring extra pounds. It’s also one of the most effective and easy-to-use contraceptives on the market.
What’s Next in MS Treatment
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How far have we come in treating MS? How close are we to a cure? Learn about where we are now and what’s next in treating and managing MS.
Can You Remove an IUD on Your Own?
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A professor who led a study on women’s attempts to remove their IUDs found there’s a high risk of failure, but there’s really no harm in doing it yourself if you want to try.
18 more deaths, 155 new cases of COVID-19 for Manitoba
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Manitoba confirmed 155 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday — the second consecutive day where its case count dropped below 200. However, the province’s death toll keeps rising, with 18 more ……
Best Exercises for Heart Failure
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Activity may be just what the doctor ordered for your heart failure. Here are some of the best exercises to keep your ticker working like clockwork.
Poll: Mask Wearing Declines Even as COVID Spreads
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Despite more Americans saying they know someone who’s been sickened or even died from COVID-19, there’s been a decline in the percentage who say they always wear a mask when they leave their home.
What We Learned From Pain of Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a disease that can upend lives. Learn how two people ultimately found a way to forge ahead after their diagnoses.
Health minister deflects questions about media briefing absences
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Manitoba’s health minister defended the province’s COVID-19 response on Monday while fending off questions about his absence at media briefings — and musings by his boss that another minister might …
WRHA manager ordered COVID vaccine doses trashed: sources
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While Manitobans celebrated the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in the province, up to nine precious doses ended up in the trash at the end of the first day when …
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