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veterinarians are burned out too, and it's costing lives
according to a 2020 study by the ontario veterinary college (ovc), veterinarians were more likely to have suicidal thoughts than the general population.
robin roberts
mental health
aug 5 2022
jaime mchugh, receptionist and veterinary assistant at cbs animal hospital in newfoundland, says she deals with name calling, threats on social media, and harassing email messages from clients. getty

ba.5 and ba.2.25: what do these omicron strains mean?
there are a number of omicron strains identified, with confusing names like ba.5 and ba.2.75. learn about the most talked-about strains.
emma jones
coronavirus
aug 4 2022
knowing about all the covid-19 variants can get confusing and overwhelming. getty

covid daily update: new blue jay merrifield won't be 'forced' to be vaccinated
plus, germany prepares for september requiring masks and proof of negative covid status.
lisa machado
coronavirus
aug 3 2022
whit merrifield was one of 10 royals who couldn't accompany the team for a four-game series in toronto last month because he was not vaccinated against covid-19. the canadian press/ap, ed zurga

diabetes symptoms: blurry vision, always thirsty and tired
diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases in which the body is unable to produce its own insulin or properly process the insulin it does produce.
dave yasvinski
know the signs
aug 3 2022
roughly 11.7 million canadians are currently living with prediabetes or diabetes. getty

is loss of smell a sign of alzheimer's?
recent study linking loss of smell with brain diseases raises questions about covid-related side effects.
dave yasvinski
alzheimer's disease
aug 2 2022
a research team found that a rapid decline in one’s sense of smell during a period of normal cognition is, in fact, a predictor of multiple aspects of alzheimer’s disease. getty

covid-19 daily update: drake's devastated, while austria mourns loss of beloved doctor
plus: austria is mourning the loss of a beloved doctor for whom anti-vaxx death threats became too much, and statistics canada reports on the country's increasing hate crime.
lisa machado
coronavirus
aug 2 2022
drake has become another musician in a long line of those forced to cancel concerts because of covid-19. photo by chris delmas / afp

monkeypox: experts at aids conference say the current global response is not enough
there are now more than 800 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country.
the canadian press
policy
aug 2 2022
marina klein, research director and professor of medicine at the division of infectious diseases at mcgill university, left, and sharon lewin, international aids society president-elect speak during a roundtable discussion on monkeypox the aids 2022 conference in montreal, sunday, july 31, 2022. the canadian press/graham hughes

the peanut packs a powerful punch, helping weight loss and lowering blood pressure
peanuts not only make you feel full for longer, they also contain magnesium and the amino acid arginine — both of which are known to lower blood pressure.
dave yasvinski
heart health
aug 2 2022
lightly salted peanuts are a low-sodium food that contains arginine, an amino acid that dilates blood vessels and helps brings down blood pressure. getty
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veterinarians are burned out too, and it's costing lives
according to a 2020 study by the ontario veterinary college (ovc), veterinarians were more likely to have suicidal thoughts than the general population.
robin roberts
mental health
aug 5 2022
jaime mchugh, receptionist and veterinary assistant at cbs animal hospital in newfoundland, says she deals with name calling, threats on social media, and harassing email messages from clients. getty

ba.5 and ba.2.25: what do these omicron strains mean?
there are a number of omicron strains identified, with confusing names like ba.5 and ba.2.75. learn about the most talked-about strains.
emma jones
coronavirus
aug 4 2022
knowing about all the covid-19 variants can get confusing and overwhelming. getty

covid daily update: new blue jay merrifield won't be 'forced' to be vaccinated
plus, germany prepares for september requiring masks and proof of negative covid status.
lisa machado
coronavirus
aug 3 2022
whit merrifield was one of 10 royals who couldn't accompany the team for a four-game series in toronto last month because he was not vaccinated against covid-19. the canadian press/ap, ed zurga

diabetes symptoms: blurry vision, always thirsty and tired
diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases in which the body is unable to produce its own insulin or properly process the insulin it does produce.
dave yasvinski
know the signs
aug 3 2022
roughly 11.7 million canadians are currently living with prediabetes or diabetes. getty

is loss of smell a sign of alzheimer's?
recent study linking loss of smell with brain diseases raises questions about covid-related side effects.
dave yasvinski
alzheimer's disease
aug 2 2022
a research team found that a rapid decline in one’s sense of smell during a period of normal cognition is, in fact, a predictor of multiple aspects of alzheimer’s disease. getty

covid-19 daily update: drake's devastated, while austria mourns loss of beloved doctor
plus: austria is mourning the loss of a beloved doctor for whom anti-vaxx death threats became too much, and statistics canada reports on the country's increasing hate crime.
lisa machado
coronavirus
aug 2 2022
drake has become another musician in a long line of those forced to cancel concerts because of covid-19. photo by chris delmas / afp

monkeypox: experts at aids conference say the current global response is not enough
there are now more than 800 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country.
the canadian press
policy
aug 2 2022
marina klein, research director and professor of medicine at the division of infectious diseases at mcgill university, left, and sharon lewin, international aids society president-elect speak during a roundtable discussion on monkeypox the aids 2022 conference in montreal, sunday, july 31, 2022. the canadian press/graham hughes

the peanut packs a powerful punch, helping weight loss and lowering blood pressure
peanuts not only make you feel full for longer, they also contain magnesium and the amino acid arginine — both of which are known to lower blood pressure.
dave yasvinski
heart health
aug 2 2022
lightly salted peanuts are a low-sodium food that contains arginine, an amino acid that dilates blood vessels and helps brings down blood pressure. getty
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