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Menopause myths are common, but harmful, experts say

Menopause is a reality for almost half of Canada's population, yet many common myths exist. Menopause typically occurs in women between 45 to 55 years old, when the menstruation cycle…

08/09/2024

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‘Dire situation’ as rural Alberta hospital sees staff shortages, ER closures

Dozens of Alberta Health Services sites are facing service disruptions. Many rural Albertans are calling it alarming and are demanding help. Oyen, a town of about 1,000 people located 300…

07/09/2024

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How NSF uses ‘absurd’ health reasons to block scientists from polar missions

This story was updated at 9:05 a.m. EST. Scientists are raising the alarm about what they say is an unfair medical clearance process required by the National Science Foundation for…

04/09/2024

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Eat Your Chia Seeds for Gut-Friendly Fiber, Healthy Fats, and Antioxidants

These tiny, ancient seeds are bursting with potent nutrients your body loves.Chia seeds are tiny, oval-shaped seeds that appear black and white in color. They're the seeds of a plant…

01/09/2024

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Will Canada follow the US’s aggressive new approach to treat childhood obesity?

It's been three years since Christophe Legault, now 12, was diagnosed with obesity and started treatment.He had been having trouble at school — his grades were dropping, he was being…

30/08/2024

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Does the president’s exam provide clues for 2024?

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden remains a "healthy, vigorous 80-year-old male who is fit to successfully execute the duties of the presidency," the White House physician said Thursday after the…

28/08/2024

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Online Driving Courses – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

In the UK, one of the few growth sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic has been transportation services and in particular, food delivery. By the end of March 2020, revenue in…

27/08/2024

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Are energy drinks a healthy option?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his daily dose of caffeine? Do energy…

25/08/2024

Alberta health minister promises 8M in budget to recruit front-line health staff

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Alberta health minister promises $158M in budget to recruit front-line health staff

Alberta's health minister says there will be $158 million in the upcoming budget to attract more physicians and other health-care professionals to fill gaps in care. Jason Copping says the…

24/08/2024