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

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 workforce is stretched and demands will only increase as the population ages. The budget is to be delivered Feb. 28, and Copping says more than […]

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WHO issues new definition for long COVID in kids, teens

WHO issues new definition for long COVID in kids, teens

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new definition for post COVID-19 condition, commonly known as long COVID, in children and teenagers. In a document released Thursday, WHO officials say it started to come up with a specific definition for long COVID in children and teens because the virus affects them differently than adults.

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Advocates hope Preston-area nursing home will inspire better Black health care

Advocates hope Preston-area nursing home will inspire better Black health care

Community health workers say recently announced plans for a new nursing home geared toward Black seniors should inspire a network within the Nova Scotia health-care system that is better attuned to the needs of Black people. Sharon Davis-Murdoch, the co-founder of the Health Association of African Canadians (HAAC), says there’s a need for culturally competent

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Scott McTominay transfer news odds: Newcastle and West Ham vying for Man Utd star, Everton and Celtic in behind

Scott McTominay transfer news odds: Newcastle and West Ham vying for Man Utd star, Everton and Celtic in behind

NEWCASTLE and West Ham are leading the battle for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay. That’s according to Betfair bookmakers, who’ve updated their ‘Next Club’ market with rumors circulating about the player’s future at Old Trafford. Scott McTominay next club Betfair odds Newcastle – 2/1 West Ham – 3/1 Rome – 3/1 Everton – 9/1 Celtic

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Orville Peck postpones all upcoming shows to focus on his health

Orville Peck postpones all upcoming shows to focus on his health

Orville Peck has postponed all of his upcoming shows to focus on his health. In a Wednesday Instagram post, the Dead of Night singer announced he had to reschedule his upcoming performances to prioritize his physical and mental health. “I am completely heartbroken as I share this news, but I have made the incredibly difficult

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‘Remarkable’ drug reduces Alzheimer’s decline, study shows |  HealthNews

‘Remarkable’ drug reduces Alzheimer’s decline, study shows | HealthNews

Experts say trial provides further evidence that attacking the build-up of proteins in the brain can slow the progression of the disease. An experimental Alzheimer’s drug has been shown to significantly slow the cognitive and functional decline linked to the disease in results hailed as “remarkable” by experts, despite some patients experiencing serious side effects.

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The secret to why exercise is so good for mental health?  ‘Hope molecules’ |  Devi Sridar

The secret to why exercise is so good for mental health? ‘Hope molecules’ | Devi Sridar

Exercise, in whatever form, and for however long, it just makes life feel better. I feel it myself after a walk up Arthur’s Seat here in Edinburgh, a jog around the Meadows, or a sweaty hot yoga session in Leith. The physical benefits of movement such as lowered blood pressure, reduced risk of diabetes and

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What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023?

What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023?

A recent study published in the journal Public Health Challenges discussed the top public health challenges in 2023. Global public health challenges in 2022 include the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), health financing, human resources for health, mental health, climate change, poverty, reproductive health, infodemic, and humanitarian crisis. Moreover, global health challenges will continue to emerge

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