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Got the winter blues? Experts say ‘micro-joys’ can help tackle seasonal slumpsIn the face of the winter blues, experts say intentionally altering your perspective can play a crucial role in effectively managing these seasonal challenges.CanadaJan 15
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A spring COVID-19 booster? NACI has released updated guidelinesCanadians may be in the thick of winter, but the National Advisory Committee on Immunization recently unveiled spring guidelines for an extra dose of the COVID-10 vaccine.HealthJan 15
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‘Waiting 20 hours’: Overwhelmed ERs causing patients to suffer, CMA saysEmergency room wait times surpass 20 hours in some areas and the Canadian Medical Association cautions that without significant systemic changes, this issue will persist.CanadaJan 11
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‘No way’ Canada will allow U.S. to endanger domestic drug supply: HollandHealth Minister Mark Holland reiterated on Wednesday that there is 'no way' Florida, or any other foreign jurisdiction, will be allowed to threaten Canada's drug supply.HealthJan 10
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Planning a winter escape? Experts caution rise of dengue fever in warm climatesThe virus spread through mosquitos, and while it’s often not serious, doctors say cases are increasing around the world, especially in the southern U.S.HealthJan 9
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Canada issues warning as Florida plan to import drugs raises fearsHealth Canada has responded to Friday's ruling from the U.S. FDA, which raised concerns about potential impacts on the Canadian drug supply.CanadaJan 8
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Canada has a loneliness ‘problem.’ How a Toronto hospital aims to tackle itThe program, put on by Mount Sinai Hospital, aims to reduce loneliness in older hospital patients by facilitating video calls between patients and volunteers.HealthJan 5
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JN.1 is Canada’s new dominant COVID-19 subvariant. Here’s what to knowA new COVID-19 subvariant, known as JN.1, has emerged and rapidly become the prevailing strain across Canada and health experts are cautioning it may be more infectious.CanadaJan 5
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Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults, pregnant people approved by Health CanadaHealth Canada has approved another respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for adults over the age of 60 and for pregnant people.HealthJan 4
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Olympic bobsledder calls mechanical heart a ‘Christmas gift’ after organ failureAmid the twinkling lights and festive cheer, Olympic bobsledder Ralph Pichler, 69, is counting his blessings this Christmas.CanadaDec 27, 2023
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Canada enters 5th year of COVID-19. Are we falling short in treatment?As Canada enters its fifth year navigating COVID-19, treatment options for the virus remain disappointingly inadequate, according to advocates and experts.HealthDec 26, 2023
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Canadian Blood Services seeks 30,000 donors amid holidays: ‘It saves lives’Despite the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the critical demand for blood and plasma donations persists, according to Canadian Blood Services.HealthDec 24, 2023
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COVID-19 still lacks ‘seasonality’ 4 years later, Tam warnsAs cold and flu season unfolds in Canada, a noticeable uptick in COVID-19 cases is also happening across many provinces, most notably in Ontario and Quebec.HealthDec 21, 2023
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JN.1 is now a COVID-19 variant of interest, WHO saysThe World Health Organization has classified the COVID-19 variant 'JN.1' as a separate 'variant of interest' from the parent lineage BA.2.86.HealthDec 19, 2023
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COVID is spiking in parts of Canada. What does this mean for holiday festivities?Holiday joy means potentially spreading the cold, flu, and COVID-19. And health experts caution Canadians to stay vigilant amid the festivities.HealthDec 19, 2023
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Federal dental insurance plan details unveiled. What to knowThe federal plan offers dental care benefits directly to Canadian residents who are uninsured with a household income under $90,000.CanadaDec 11, 2023
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How to know if you have salmonella as death toll rises from cantaloupe outbreakA deadly salmonella outbreak traced back to cantaloupes has claimed the lives of five people and infected over 100 people across Canada.CanadaDec 8, 2023
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Canada unveils new funding to accelerate entry for international medical graduatesThe federal government is spearheading efforts to dramatically shorten the duration for international medical graduates to integrate into Canada's health-care system.CanadaDec 7, 2023
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Updated Novavax COVID-19 shot approved by Health CanadaHealth Canada on Tuesday approved the updated Novavax vaccine, marking the third booster available to Canadians alongside Pfizer and Moderna.HealthDec 5, 2023
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The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse?As Canada grapples with a rapidly aging demographic, experts are sounding the alarm on the increasing mental and physical health impacts of loneliness and social isolation.LifestyleDec 5, 2023
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Eating disorder hospitalizations for young men surged 416% in nearly 2 decades: report'It doesn't align with kind of what people expect outside of the eating disorder field,' the lead author said of the study's findings.HealthDec 4, 2023
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‘Heartbreaking’: A Canadian family’s fight to improve Alzheimer’s research for womenIn 2020, 61.8 per cent of Canadians with dementia were female. Despite the higher prevalence in women, dementia research has historically prioritized men.HealthDec 2, 2023
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Canada rolls out new 988 suicide crisis helpline. Here’s how it worksA nationwide suicide prevention hotline is now available to Canadians struggling with mental health challenges with the launch a new three-digit helpline.HealthNov 30, 2023
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Life expectancy in Canada fell for the 3rd year in a row. What’s happening?Statistics Canada released new data showing that the life expectancy at birth of Canadians fell, to 81.3 years in 2022 from 81.6 years in 2021.CanadaNov 27, 2023
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Rising costs causing ‘inflation isolation’ among Canadians, poll findsAmidst the rising tide of inflation Canadians are not only facing financial stress, but the rising costs are also exerting a toll on their mental well-being.HealthNov 27, 2023
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