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Stay up to date on the most recent health news and updatesHomicide victim known for his love of the outdoors
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A 26-year-old man who died in a shooting in Winnipeg’s North End over the weekend is being remembered as a loving father who travelled home to Pinaymootang First Nation as …
Province tabs funds for Indigenous-run COVID-19 vaccine urban clinics
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The Manitoba government is expanding Indigenous-run COVID-19 vaccine clinics in cities, paving the way for more health services run by those groups. “The partnerships we’ve established, and the services that we …
Proof of immunization for front-line public workers starts Oct. 18
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Nurses, teachers and other front-line employees in the public sector who cannot provide proof of full immunization before Oct. 18 will have to present a negative rapid COVID-19 test result …
COVID-19 Booster Shots: Top Questions Answered
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Do I need to show proof of being high risk? Am I still fully vaccinated if I haven’t received a booster? We break down your most pressing questions surrounding FDA’s updated COVID-19 booster guidelines.
DNA Sensor Can Spot When COVID Is Contagious
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A new study finds a DNA sensor that can detect viruses and tell if they are infectious or not in minutes.
Residents of Saugeen First Nation given expired COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine for weeks
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OTTAWA – A northern Ontario First Nation says Indigenous Services Canada gave residents expired doses of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 between Aug. 9 and Sept. 15. According to a statement …
France, Germany nominate WHO chief Tedros for a second term
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GENEVA (AP) — Germany and France said they and other European Union countries have nominated Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of Ethiopia for a second term as director-general of the World Health …
'People will suffer and will die': Emergency doctor says some health triage has begun
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EDMONTON – The head of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association, Dr. Paul Parks, says major components of triage have already begun in Alberta — an assertion disputed by …
What People With Psoriasis Can Learn From the Pandemic
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The pandemic has taught us the value of looking after ourselves — especially for those with psoriasis.
The Best Tips We Have Learned About Migraine Self-Care During the Pandemic
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With a stressful global pandemic meaning more time at home, people with migraine have unique needs when it comes to self-care.
Self Care and Home Beauty Remedies to Improve Your Quality of Life During a Pandemic
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Try these easy beauty, wellness and exercise tips you can try that may help alleviate some of your breast cancer symptoms.
How Breast Cancer Really Affects Your Sex Life: Your Questions Answered
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Our sexual health experts go over some common ways that breast cancer may affect your sex life and what you can do about it.
6 questions to ask your oncologist about breast cancer
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Every woman diagnosed with breast cancer should ask her oncologist these questions.
The Wisdom of Lizzo: Lessons on Loving Our Bodies
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Sustaining a sense of self-love might feel out of reach when you have migraines. Enter Lizzo, queen of all things body positivity.
4 Self-Care Lessons From Lizzo About Living With Psoriasis
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Need some inspiration to love your body when you feel uncomfortable in your skin? Lizzo is here to help.
Dogs React to Psoriasis, Other Conditions
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Dogs may have strong reactions to psoriasis and other health conditions in humans. Is it smell? Behaviors? Researchers are studying why.
Migraines and Other Diseases Dogs May Detect
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Some owners say their dogs become very attentive during a migraine headache and can even anticipate their symptoms.
Migraine-Friendly Foods That Are Safe for Your Cat, Too
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When you’re battling a migraine, choose foods that are safe for both you and your feline friend.
Breast Cancer-Friendly Foods Your Cat Can Eat Too
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Here are 6 cancer-friendly foods for you that are also safe for your cat.
Psoriasis-Friendly Foods Your Cat Can Eat Too
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Did you know the foods that are good for your psoriasis can be good for your cat too?
I Radically Accepted My Breast Cancer
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What does “radical acceptance” mean? Here’s what it meant to a woman who’s been through breast cancer.
Migraine: When Exercise Helps — or Hurts
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When it comes to migraine, not all exercise is created equal. Learn what to strive for and what to avoid.
Should You Go Gluten-Free For Your Migraines?
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Could the gluten in your favorite breads and pastas be giving you migraines? See what the experts say.
Hairstyles That Could Trigger Migraines
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Your hairstyling habits could be giving you a migraine. Follow these expert tips to avoid hair style triggers without sacrificing style.
Expert Hairstyling Tips for Psoriasis
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Dermatologists and hair stylists offer expert tips on caring for hair with psoriasis.
Pro Hairstyle Tips if You Have Cancer
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Hair loss and regrowth are challenging side effects of cancer treatment. Learn how healthy habits and smart styling can make a big difference.
Take Control of Your Cancer Risk
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What you eat to your outlook on life mostly determine if you get cancer. WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, shares what you can do to prevent it.
Southern Health infection rate sparks acceleration fears
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People living in the Southern Health region are being infected with COVID-19 at a rate fivefold Manitoba’s capital city, as small communities continue to grapple with low vaccine uptake and …
Unmasking rules cause confusion, raise concerns for parents, students
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Lifting strict mask-wearing rules in schools at snack time is raising eyebrows and heart rates among parents who are worried about infectious variants of COVID-19 and the logic of protocols. Winnipeg …
'Few rogue operations' setting back industry work with province: foodservice rep
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A restaurant industry group says it is disappointed by restaurateurs who defy COVID-19 public health orders. The owners of two Corydon Avenue restaurants were hit with $40,000 in fines for allowing …
Canada needs to share more COVID-19 surpluses with world, says UN envoy Bob Rae
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OTTAWA – Canada’s envoy to the United Nations says Canada needs to share more of its COVID-19 vaccine surpluses with less fortunate countries. Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador to the UN, tells …
Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism
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A new study suggests jumpstarting therapy when early signs of ADHD are observed might help some avoid the diagnosis altogether.
Common cold, travel boost demand for COVID tests in Manitoba
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Demand for COVID-19 tests in Manitoba is increasing, with cases of the common cold on the rise and travellers and employees seeking asymptomatic tests. On Wednesday afternoon, a line of at ……
Canada paused COVID-19 vaccine deliveries as supply far exceeds demand
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OTTAWA – Further deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to Canada are on pause because provinces already have more doses than they can currently use. Canada was to get 95 million doses of …
Biden doubles US global donation of COVID-19 vaccine shots
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President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the United States is doubling its purchase of Pfizer’s COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses as he embraces the …
Jackson released from Chicago facility after COVID recovery
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CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson was released Wednesday from a Chicago facility a month after he was hospitalized for a breakthrough COVID-19 infection and intensive physical therapy for …
Poll workers say Elections Canada put them at risk of contracting COVID-19
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OTTAWA – A polling station officer was scared of contracting COVID-19 on Monday because Elections Canada didn’t require workers to be fully vaccinated or allow them to request proof of …
Some States Limit Monoclonal Antibody Treatment to High-Risk, Unvaccinated Patients
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At least two states are recommending that doctors prioritize the limited supply of monoclonal antibody treatments for high-risk COVID-19 patients, including unvaccinated people who face severe disease.
Targeting the unvaccinated
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This summer, a team of community health workers set out to increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate at a St. James-area Manitoba Housing complex. The effort was part of a pilot project …
City restaurant owners served $40,000 in COVID fines
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The owners of two Corydon Avenue restaurants have been hit with $40,000 in fines for allowing unmasked and unvaccinated patrons to eat inside for weeks. Provincial health enforcement shut down Monstrosity ……
Viruses May Jump from Bats to People More Often Than Realized
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Scientists studying coronaviruses like the one that causes COVID-19 are taking blood samples from people in regions where there are lots of bats to estimate how often people encounter the viruses they carry.
Elections Canada reported disruptions at some polling stations as Canadians voted
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OTTAWA – Elections Canada reported a handful of disruptions at polling stations across the country on Monday, including an Indigenous-led protest and poll workers not showing up, as millions of …
Manitoba care home residents eligible for third COVID-19 shot
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Seniors in Manitoba care homes will soon be eligible for COVID-19 booster shots, starting with staff and residents of care homes on First Nations. On Monday, Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead …
New Drug Combo Boosts Survival Against Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer
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A targeted therapy triples the length of time that the cancer remains in check when compared with the current gold standard.
COVID-Detecting Dogs Pilot First Airport Program
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These good girls are very good at what they do, which is detecting the scent of COVID-19 in human breath.
Survey: 2/3 of Critical Care Nurses Consider Quitting Due to COVID-19
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The pandemic is taking even more of a toll on nurses than many realize. In a new survey, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses found that out of 6,000 critical care nurses surveyed, 66% have considered leaving their jobs because of the pandemic.
Pfizer Says COVID Vaccine Is Safe, Effective for Kids 5-11
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In a clinical trial that included more than 2,200 children, Pfizer says two doses of the vaccines given 3 weeks apart generated a high level of neutralizing antibodies.
Accepting My Migraine Disease and Living Well
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What does it mean to radically accept life with a chronic illness? Hear from one woman managing migraines.
Should You Go Gluten Free for Your Psoriasis?
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Could a gluten-free diet help if you have psoriasis? Here’s the take from the experts.
Singh sets his sights on prairie Conservative-held seats hit hard by COVID-19
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SASKATOON – Jagmeet Singh criticized the COVID-19 pandemic responses of Saskatchewan and Alberta’s provincial governments on Saturday as the federal NDP campaign focused on Conservative-held seats in the Prairie provinces. The ……
COVID-19 pandemic looms over final stretch of federal election campaign
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OTTAWA – The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is colouring some heated political debate in the final stretch of the federal election campaign. Justin Trudeau is touting the importance of …
Serious crash could push Saskatchewan health-care system to brink: health officer
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The chief medical officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority says the province’s health-care system would not be able to handle a serious collision like the Humboldt Broncos crash if it …
Leaders make get-out-the-vote plea for Monday as campaign hits final days
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OTTAWA – Federal party leaders on Friday made a plea for voters to go to the polls even though they debated whether the election in the midst of the COVID-19 ……
Ways to Handle Breast Cancer’s Out-of-Pocket Costs
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Get tips to manage the out-of-pocket costs you may have during breast cancer treatment.
Dealing With Breast Cancer While Raising Children: 5 Ideas for Fun
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Get ideas for family-friendly activities when someone in your family has breast cancer.
Ways to Organize Breast Cancer Paperwork
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Learn ways to organize medical information, appointment scheduling, and bills when you have breast cancer.
Best Exercises to Help Ease Lymphedema
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These seven moves may help restore range of motion and build strength after breast cancer surgery if you have lymphedema.
Should You Tell Work About Your Breast Cancer?
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Breast cancer at work: How to handle whether or not to tell your boss, co-workers, and human resources department about your breast cancer diagnosis.
Interactive Feature Test
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Interactive Feature Test
Manitoba Tories pave way for female leader
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Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative party has ensured that its next leader — and the next premier — will be a woman. The PC party announced Thursday that former health minister and Tuxedo …
In 16 States, 35% or More Residents Now Obese
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This number reported by the CDC has nearly doubled since 2018.
Embattled BU cut sexual violence education co-ordinator hours
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Brandon University reduced the hours of its sole co-ordinator dedicated to sexual violence education and prevention on campus by 75 per cent amid COVID-19 budget constraints at the start of …
Tory Leader Erin O'Toole evades questions about Alberta's response to COVID-19 surge
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SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Alberta Premier Jason Kenney proved an important ally during Erin O’Toole’s race to lead Canada’s Conservatives, but on Thursday the Tory leader avoided even uttering his …
Goodbye Pfizer, hello Comirnaty: top COVID-19 vaccines renamed in Canada
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OTTAWA – It’s pronounced koh-MIHR’-nuh-tee. Never heard of it? Well, get used to it. It’s what Canada will be calling the Pfizer vaccine from now on, at least officially. Health Canada …
The Dish on GF Foods and Breast Cancer
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You know food is a key way to fight breast cancer. Can a gluten-free diet help?
Few details after possible vaccine theft
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Officials are mum about a box of COVID-19 vaccines possibly stolen from the RBC Convention Centre vaccination site. “We have referred information to the Winnipeg Police Service regarding an unaccounted box …
Radically Accepting Life With Psoriasis
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How does the concept of radical acceptance help with a chronic illness? Hear from one woman living with psoriasis.
Wage premium for nurses hasn't solved staff shortage
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When it was clear there were not going to be enough nurses to fully staff all of the emergency rooms, intensive care units and COVID-19 wards during the pandemic, the …
As Opioid Deaths Climb, Human Trials Begin for Vaccine
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The effort comes as the CDC reported that opioid deaths hit another record in 2020.
As COVID-19 vaccine mandates rise, religious exemptions grow
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About 3,000 Los Angeles Police Department employees are citing religious objections to try to get out of the required COVID-19 vaccination. In Washington state, thousands of state workers are seeking …
Manitoba offers third COVID-19 shot
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Manitobans who are immunocompromised or require a matching immunization record for travel can now sign up for a third COVID-19 vaccine shot via family doctor or physician. On Wednesday, Dr. Joss ……
Winkler rejects 'sanctuary city' proposal
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A petition to deem Winkler a “sanctuary city” by a group seeking exemption from COVID-19 health mandates was voted down unanimously at a council meeting Tuesday evening. A proposal was presented …
Manitoba MP apologizes for erroneous comments on COVID-19 vaccines
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A southern Manitoba Conservative MP who is seeking re-election has apologized for spreading misinformation that suggested COVID-19 vaccines do more harm than good. Ted Falk, who has represented the Provencher riding …
7 staff members at St. Boniface Hospital's COVID-19 unit resigned in 9 days: memo
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St. Bonificace Hospital has seen seven staff resignations in the span of nine days in one of its COVID-19 units, according to a memo emailed to staff at the Winnipeg …
Education puts new lens on Canadian history
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At The Forks, you will find a 3.5-metre bison made out of books. The sculpture, created by Indigenous artist Val Vint, is called Education is the new Bison, inspired by a …
Southern Health concerns rise with case counts
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Another COVID-19 surge in Manitoba’s Southern Health region could be on the horizon as case counts and hospitalizations rise. With a per-capita infection rate about four times higher than Winnipeg’s and …
Your Diet Could Cut Your Odds for Severe COVID-19
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A new study suggests a diet full of fruits and vegetables may help lower your risk of COVID-19 than those with unhealthy diets.
Survey: 69 per cent of respondents reported mental distress during COVID pregnancies
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Data from a 2020 survey suggests nearly 70 per cent of people who were pregnant during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic reported moderate to high levels of mental …
Judge blocks medical worker vaccine mandate in NY state
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UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge temporarily blocked the state of New York on Tuesday from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers …
Third shot: UK to offer COVID booster jabs to over 50s
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LONDON (AP) — The U.K. announced Tuesday it will offer a third dose of coronavirus vaccine to everyone over 50 and other vulnerable people to help the country ride out …
9 Diabetes Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Are you making these common missteps in your diabetes management? Learn how to avoid diabetes mistakes.
Ways to Celebrate Without Alcohol
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WebMD shows you how to mark an occasion without popping a cork.
Hospital says protests against pandemic measures 'demoralizing' for health-care staff
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TORONTO – A Toronto hospital where protesters denouncing COVID-19 measures rallied Monday afternoon said such demonstrations are demoralizing for health-care workers who have cared for patients infected with the virus …
Day at the park includes COVID-19 vaccine dose
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The skies were blue, the sun warm, the breeze balmy — and for some Manitobans, that meant it was a perfect day to go to Assiniboine Park and get vaccinated. …
Biden Vaccine Mandate Rule Could Be Ready Within Weeks
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Critics of the new mandates say they impinge on personal freedom and impose burdensome requirements on businesses.
City Indigenous Accord welcomes new groups
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At 40 years old, Kimberley Levasseur Puhach learned her mother was a residential school survivor. “I’d gone through a life knowing there was a history, feeling the evidence of that legacy …
Steinbach's COVID-19 supersite opening for additional days this month due to 'positive uptake'
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For Kyle Penner, the effort to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 in his community is personal. The associate pastor at Grace Mennonite Church in Steinbach, Man., has seen the devastating …
Make no mistake: maintain existing restrictions, mandates
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You don’t have to look further than Saskatchewan and Alberta to see what happens when governments eliminate public health restrictions too soon and reject vaccine mandates. As predicted by infectious disease …
Province warns Manitobans not to use ivermectin to treat COVID
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THE head of the province’s vaccine task force is warning Manitobans not to take an anti-parasitic drug used in livestock to treat COVID-19. In a bulletin Thursday, Dr. Joss Reimer warned …
Manitoba marks 54 new COVID-19 cases, one death
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Manitoba has announced 54 new cases of COVID-19, and the death of a Winnipeg man in his 80s after being infected with the delta variant. It marks the seventh COVID-19 fatality …
Report says $50,000 cost for COVID patients but expert says factor in other costs
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The average cost of treating a COVID-19 patient who needs intensive care in Canada is estimated at over $50,000 compared with $8,400 for someone who’s had a heart attack, a …
Tories say they're open to bringing back Mature Women's Centre
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Four years ago, the Pallister government announced it was shutting down the Mature Women’s Centre, a one-stop shop at Victoria Hospital that specialized in the health care needs of menopausal …
Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death Rises in People With HIV
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A new study warns people with HIV have an increased risk of sudden cardiac death, especially if the virus isn’t well-controlled.
Nursing staff shortage shutters 10 beds at Boundary Trails
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The Manitoba hospital serving many of the least-vaccinated health districts in the province has temporarily closed 10 beds due to a shortage of nurses. Southern Health regional lead for acute care …
Health minister stands by decision to admit residents to Maples care home
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Manitoba’s health minister says “the time is right” to allow up to five admissions each week at a Winnipeg care home where 57 residents died during the province’s deadliest COVID-19 …
Rights of unvaccinated key to fledgling Manitoba political party
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A group of conservatives, fed up with the provincial government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, is forming a new party that will push for more rights and freedoms for the …
Manitoba health officials say new data shows the power of COVID-19 vaccines
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WINNIPEG – Manitoba continues to avoid the kind of fourth-wave surge in COVID-19 cases seen in most other provinces, although health officials say the numbers will likely rise in the …
Medical Journalists Issue Statement on Health Dangers of Global Warming
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The message from editors of more than 230 medical journals worldwide is clear: Climate change is making people sick – and it’s going to get worse.
Indigenous issues will be impossible to ignore in coming federal leaders debate
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It’s more than half way through the five-week federal election campaign and nearly every single media outlet is asking the same question: why aren’t issues involving Indigenous communities on centre …
Two dead, one injured in Sask. First Nation shooting; police arrest suspect
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MELFORT, Sask. – A manhunt that followed the weekend shooting deaths of two people in a home on a Saskatchewan First Nation has ended with the arrest of the suspect. RCMP …
Youngest Manitobans now account for most new COVID-19 cases
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The face of the COVID-19 pandemic Manitoba is getting younger as the province’s youngest residents now make up the biggest proportion of new cases. Since mid-June, those in the age category …
Vaccine card can add to barriers of homelessness
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A Main Street coffee shop has reverted to takeout only, citing concern about double vaccinated unhoused people not having access to COVID-19 vaccine passports. “Those with no fixed address, and no …
Halloween attraction seeking break on capacity limit
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A Manitoba Halloween attraction is asking provincial health officials for a break with the rules, arguing small-business fairs and events have been slighted by the newly announced capacity limits. In a ……
Parties battle over guns, COVID-19 on Day 21
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The three main federal parties traded fire Saturday over their responses to gun violence and to the resurgence of COVID-19 on Day 21 of the federal election campaign. Liberal candidate Bill …
Pop-up vaccination clinic holds court at mall
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Shoppers got a dose of convenience Friday afternoon at Manitoba’s first pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic inside a mall. Within two hours of opening, the clinic at Polo Park had a steady …
Human rights commission denounces fake pamphlet
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A pamphlet purportedly produced by the Manitoba Human Rights Commission — bearing with 18 reasons why someone wasn’t going to get the COVID-19 vaccine — isn’t worth the paper it …
Trudeau targeted over pandemic election call as health agency warns of rising cases
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OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau found himself the target of his political opponents over the timing of an election call during the fourth wave of COVID-19, as new modelling …
Protest outside HSC draws political criticism
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Disappointment rang out from both sides of the political aisle Thursday, in response to an aggressive rally a day earlier outside Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. Protesters decried vaccine mandates and …
Canada could see above 15K daily COVID-19 cases next month
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OTTAWA – Canada’s chief public health officer says there is an urgent need for more people between 18 and 39 to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the impact of …
Scientists in Danger in Afghanistan, Their Research in Jeopardy
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An academic dean who recently led an American university in Kabul says, “The people of Afghanistan are losing one of their most valuable national assets — the scientific mind.”
Unvaccinated caregivers remain welcome at care homes
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MANITOBANS now need to be fully immunized against COVID-19 to go to a movie, eat at a restaurant or attend a museum — but the unvaccinated can still visit a …
Immunization proof required at city facilities
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The City of Winnipeg will now require proof of COVID-19 immunization to visit its pools, fitness and leisure centres, and arenas. The move — in effect starting Friday — is “in …
How to Choose the Best Shampoo
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Learn what to look for when shopping for a shampoo.
Tips for Great Lips
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When it comes to skin care, people forget that their lips need attention. Learn some new tips for great lips to help get rid of bothersome lip dryness.
Teachers Have No Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19
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A new report finds teachers have no greater risk of catching or being hospitalized for severe COVID-19 than anyone else.
Human Trials for HIV Vaccine Created With mRNA Technology to Begin
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An mRNA vaccine targeting HIV will soon enter phase I clinical study.
Manitoba unveils outdoor capacity restrictions
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New Manitoba public health orders will reduce attendance capacity at outdoor fairs and festivals. Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer, said Thursday the number of people allowed at outdoor …
Depression With MS Can Be a Fatal Mix
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A new study finds when depression and MS are together, chances of dying during the next decade are 5 times greater than if neither condition is present.
Too Many Antibiotics Might Raise Colon Cancer Risk
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Study findings may be due to the impact antibiotics have on the intestinal microbiome, or gut bacteria. But researchers say overall risk is low.
Doctors pen letter urging new health minister to do more to protect Manitobans from COVID-19
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A group of doctors are urging Manitoba’s health minister to do more to keep students, seniors, hospitals and long-term care facilities safe against COVID-19 with a fourth wave on the …
Mistrust, Politics, and Vaccines: How We Got Here, How We Fix It
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Some Americans reveal that their COVID-19 vaccine reluctance stems from an already skeptical worldview, with mixed messaging only heightening their suspicions.
Changing Minds: What Moves the Needle for the Unvaccinated?
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With just over half of eligible Americans fully vaccinated, that leaves millions on the fence. How do you coax them to safety? Experts say empathy and a willingness to “live in that space” helps.
Comply or defy? Business owners feeling pressure of looming vaccine-enforcement rules
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Some Manitoba business owners are taking pandemic policing into their own hands, while others may defy mandates. Under new provincial health orders that go into effect Friday, only people fully …
Canadians expected to cast up to 2.5M mail-in votes
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As the threat of COVID-19 drags on, a record number of voters are expected to cast mail-in federal election ballots. While the practice may help many avoid gathering at polling stations, …
Two Women Charged in Fake COVID Vaccination Card Scam
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Bogus cards were sold for $200 each to people in the New York City area, including some employees of hospitals and nursing homes.
4-in-1 Blood Pressure Pill Could Improve Outcomes
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A new clinical trial from shows a pill containing “ultra-low doses” of 4 different medications can provide better blood pressure control than standard drug treatment.
“Elusive” herd immunity: what will it take to get there with COVID-19?
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Ever since the pandemic emerged, experts have attempted to hash out a roadmap to herd immunity against COVID-19. But with a fourth wave surging amid the more infectious Delta variant and …
Public health rules protests highlight continued divisions
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Two local rallies in two days against incoming public health orders have left some southern Manitoba leaders disavowing the method, with others stopping short at disavowing the message. After the province …
How to Stop Feeling Anxious Right Now
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Wondering how to feel less anxious? Learn ways to ease anxiety naturally.
As Delta Surges, Contact Tracing Re-Takes COVID Center Stage
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It’s also time, some experts say, to do contact tracing smarter. That means merging it with testing and vaccination efforts.
High Viral Load in Lungs Drives Fatal COVID-19
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New research shows a high amount of coronavirus in the lungs is a major contributor to death in COVID-19 patients.
Men Over 50 Less Likely to Have a Baby With IVF
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A new study found that men over 50 years old have less than a 30% rate of a successful live birth with assisted reproduction.
How to Choose a Sports Bra
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Searching for a new sports bra? Learn what to look for.
How to Color Your Own Hair
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Step-by-step tips on how to start coloring your hair at home.
How to Bathe Your Dog
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Learn about bathing your dog, including making bath time fun for your dog and efficient for you.
How to Help Your Teen Learn to Drive
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Learn about how to teach your teen to drive, including setting house rules to limit risky behaviors.
How to Feel Less Anxious About Money
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Learn about financial anxiety and its effects on your health, along with how to get a handle on financial stress.
How To Use a Foam Roller
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Looking for a way to relieve muscle tension? Try using a foam roller.
Eco-Friendly Ways to Clean Your Whole House
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Learn eco-friendly cleaning habits for Your home.
Best Exercises for Leg Muscles
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Learn about the best exercises to build leg strength.
Liberty University Orders Campus-Wide Quarantine for COVID-19
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Liberty University in Virginia announced a temporary campus-wide quarantine due to a spike in COVID-19 cases among students and staff.
Makeup, Sunscreen, and UV Rays: What to Know
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Learn about how to protect your skin from the sun using makeup, sunscreen, and more.
RCMP union concerned over enforcement of upcoming B.C. COVID-19 vaccine card
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The national union representing RCMP officers says it’s concerned about recent statements by British Columbia’s premier regarding police enforcement of the province’s COVID-19 vaccine card system set to take effect …
Best Exercises for Arms
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Learn about the best exercises to build arm strength.
4 Surprising Facts About Willpower
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Working on your willpower? Learn these strategies to help.
11 Things You Should Keep in Your Car
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Learn about 11 essential items you should always keep in your car.
Beard Care: 7 Tips for a Healthy Beard
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Learn about ways to keep your beard and the underlying skin healthy.
Manitoba continues to apply half measures in pandemic fight
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If Manitoba’s political and public health leaders have shown us anything through the interminable pandemic, it has been a chronic failure to respond urgently and effectively to new threats. Friday …
Manitoba restricts activities to vaccinated, reinstates mask mandate
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Manitobans who are not immunized against COVID-19 will be prohibited from dining out and attending many public activities under new health orders designed to boost the province’s vaccination rate and ……
RM halts controversial block parties
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The health district with the lowest vaccine uptake rate in Manitoba has decided to cancel its block party program because COVID-19 cases are expected to rise. The Rural Municipality of Stanley, …
Manitoba brings back COVID-19 orders, with freedom for those who are vaccinated
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WINNIPEG – Manitoba is bringing back some of its COVID-19 public health orders and will allow only people who are fully vaccinated to go to restaurants, bars, bingo halls and ……
PC leadership candidate Stefanson ready to speak out after months of 'healthy debates' behind closed doors
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Heather Stefanson, a favourite in the race to lead the governing Progressive Conservatives in Manitoba, won’t point fingers at Premier Brian Pallister’s sometimes adversarial leadership, but said she’ll handle the …
TikTok Milk Crate Challenge Puts Kids at Serious Risk
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The milk crate challenge is causing many young people to put their life and limb at risk.
More Evidence Ties Gum Disease With Heart Disease
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Studies reveal heart risks increase with the severity of gum disease.
When Is a Person With COVID-19 Most Infectious?
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Research shows two days before and three days after COVID symptoms develop are the most infectious days, which highlight the importance of rapid testing and quarantine if someone is feeling sick.
Wait drags on for vaccine card
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Kailynn Newediuk anticipated waiting a long time when she signed up for her COVID-19 immunization card. It took more than a month before her dad received his card. Her grandparents faced …
Virus surge breaks hospital records amid rising toll on kids
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Kentucky and Texas joined a growing list of states that are seeing record numbers of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in a surge that is overwhelming doctors and nurses and afflicting more …
Managing Pain When You Have an Addiction
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How do you manage pain if you’ve had a problem with addiction? Learn your options and how to work with your doctor.
Monoclonal Antibodies vs. Vaccines vs. COVID-19: What to Know
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Whether you’ve just tested positive or been exposed, monoclonal antibodies could help you and your loved ones stave off COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know.
WHO Team: Search for Coronavirus Origins at a Standstill
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Experts have been unsuccessful pinpointing the origin of COVID-19, and the window of opportunity may be closing.
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