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will omicron cancel christmas? from travel to dinner parties to diagnosing a runny nose, three experts weigh in on how to stay safe this holiday
'this is not the time to be attributing any kind of a runny nose to a cold,' says dr. susy hota. ' it's covid until proven otherwise.'
maija kappler
coronavirus
dec 20 2021
many people who canceled holiday plans last year assumed things would be better by now. (getty)

what to know about rapid antigen tests
the rapid covid test is the hottest, most sought-after product this holiday season, and experts say they should be used as just another layer of protection against the virus.
maija kappler
coronavirus
dec 18 2021
if you have symptoms, book a pcr test. but if you feel healthy and want some extra reassurance, try a rapid test. (getty)

covid-19 vaccine inequity allowed omicron to emerge
while people in the wealthy west have had preferred access to multiple rounds of vaccines, vast numbers of people, especially in africa and on the indian subcontinent, haven’t received a single dose.
the conversation
coronavirus
dec 17 2021
regional manufacturing in canada and abroad could enable quicker worldwide vaccine distribution. getty

christmas tree syndrome: if your sparkly conifer has you feeling a little itchy, you are not alone
seven per cent of people with allergies saw a spike in coughing, wheezing and itchy rashes when exposed to the mold that comes with christmas trees, study finds.
nick beare
allergies
dec 17 2021
cleaning the tree before you it goes indoors is also good practice to cut down on dust and potential mold. getty

b.c. premier expects 'full recovery' following throat cancer diagnosis
b.c. premier john horgan, who had bladder cancer in his 40s, is optimistic as he faces throat cancer.
maija kappler
cancer
dec 16 2021
b.c. premier john horgan recently spoke out about his cancer diagnosis. (kevin light / reuters)

dating app users are disclosing sti and vaccine status and queer apps are leading the way
dating apps should take part in curbing sti spread among all users, regardless of sexual orientation.
the conversation
sexual health
dec 16 2021
apps allow people to find more partners easily, but it doesn’t mean the apps are increasing sti transmission. getty

'pandemic spotlight': ian hanomansing's book profiles nine canadian doctors on the frontlines of the pandemic
bogoch and hota are just two names every canadian will recognize in hanomansing's book which looks at what it's been like to speak out in a pandemic, feel the sting of criticism from colleagues and treat patients with a contagious virus.
robin roberts
coronavirus
dec 15 2021
'i felt it would be nice to have this book out there and that people can look back and say, ‘that was one little piece of our pandemic experience,’ says ian hanomansing.

omicron will mean a tough winter, but boosters are coming
despite talk of restrictions to preserve icu capacity, ontario medical association head dr. adam kassam says there is reason to be positive.
emma jones
coronavirus
dec 14 2021
panellists at an ontario medical association conference said ontario's covid situation may lead to a 'really discouraging and depressing and difficult time for the next month.' getty
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will omicron cancel christmas? from travel to dinner parties to diagnosing a runny nose, three experts weigh in on how to stay safe this holiday
'this is not the time to be attributing any kind of a runny nose to a cold,' says dr. susy hota. ' it's covid until proven otherwise.'
maija kappler
coronavirus
dec 20 2021
many people who canceled holiday plans last year assumed things would be better by now. (getty)

what to know about rapid antigen tests
the rapid covid test is the hottest, most sought-after product this holiday season, and experts say they should be used as just another layer of protection against the virus.
maija kappler
coronavirus
dec 18 2021
if you have symptoms, book a pcr test. but if you feel healthy and want some extra reassurance, try a rapid test. (getty)

covid-19 vaccine inequity allowed omicron to emerge
while people in the wealthy west have had preferred access to multiple rounds of vaccines, vast numbers of people, especially in africa and on the indian subcontinent, haven’t received a single dose.
the conversation
coronavirus
dec 17 2021
regional manufacturing in canada and abroad could enable quicker worldwide vaccine distribution. getty

christmas tree syndrome: if your sparkly conifer has you feeling a little itchy, you are not alone
seven per cent of people with allergies saw a spike in coughing, wheezing and itchy rashes when exposed to the mold that comes with christmas trees, study finds.
nick beare
allergies
dec 17 2021
cleaning the tree before you it goes indoors is also good practice to cut down on dust and potential mold. getty
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movember canada

b.c. premier expects 'full recovery' following throat cancer diagnosis
b.c. premier john horgan, who had bladder cancer in his 40s, is optimistic as he faces throat cancer.
maija kappler
cancer
dec 16 2021
b.c. premier john horgan recently spoke out about his cancer diagnosis. (kevin light / reuters)

dating app users are disclosing sti and vaccine status and queer apps are leading the way
dating apps should take part in curbing sti spread among all users, regardless of sexual orientation.
the conversation
sexual health
dec 16 2021
apps allow people to find more partners easily, but it doesn’t mean the apps are increasing sti transmission. getty

'pandemic spotlight': ian hanomansing's book profiles nine canadian doctors on the frontlines of the pandemic
bogoch and hota are just two names every canadian will recognize in hanomansing's book which looks at what it's been like to speak out in a pandemic, feel the sting of criticism from colleagues and treat patients with a contagious virus.
robin roberts
coronavirus
dec 15 2021
'i felt it would be nice to have this book out there and that people can look back and say, ‘that was one little piece of our pandemic experience,’ says ian hanomansing.

omicron will mean a tough winter, but boosters are coming
despite talk of restrictions to preserve icu capacity, ontario medical association head dr. adam kassam says there is reason to be positive.
emma jones
coronavirus
dec 14 2021
panellists at an ontario medical association conference said ontario's covid situation may lead to a 'really discouraging and depressing and difficult time for the next month.' getty
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canadian digestive health foundation

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