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Exercise impacts appetite in unexpected ways, study finds
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Exercise impacts appetite in unexpected ways, study finds

A new study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise addressed the age-old question: does exercise make us eat more afterwards or decrease our appetite for the next meal?
South African doctor says omicron variant symptoms ‘unusual but mild’
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South African doctor says omicron variant symptoms ‘unusual but mild’

The South African doctor who first alerted authorities to the presence of the COVID-19 omicron variant reported that it presents "unusual but mild" symptoms.
Fauci would 'not be surprised' if omicron is already in US, predicts it will go 'all over'
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Fauci would 'not be surprised' if omicron is already in US, predicts it will go 'all over'

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Saturday morning that he would not be shocked to learn that the COVID-19 omicron variant is already in the U.S.
Dutch authorities check for COVID-19 omicron variant after 61 arrivals from South Africa test positive
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Dutch authorities check for COVID-19 omicron variant after 61 arrivals from South Africa test positive

Dutch authorities are checking for the omicron variant after 61 passengers on two flights from South Africa tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.
No cases of COVID-19 omicron variant identified yet in US, CDC says
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No cases of COVID-19 omicron variant identified yet in US, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday night that no cases of the omicron COVID-19 variant have been identified in the U.S. to date.
Hospital's friendly huddles persuade more staff to get COVID-19 vaccinations
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Hospital's friendly huddles persuade more staff to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Radio/White Coat, Black Art: Dr. Adina Weinerman is on a mission to get her fellow health-care workers at Toronto's Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Hospital vaccinated against COVID-19. The idea behind her work is that while vaccine mandates by themselves can generate angry compliance, some friendly persuasion can change minds.
Canada needs to make a tough call on boosters as a new variant emerges
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Canada needs to make a tough call on boosters as a new variant emerges

News/Health: With the emergence of the omicron variant, the holidays rapidly approaching and COVID-19 case levels still elevated in much of the country, should Canada wait for more proof of waning immunity before expanding eligibility of boosters?
Merck's COVID-19 pill is effective, U.S. regulators say
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Merck's COVID-19 pill is effective, U.S. regulators say

News/Health: U.S. federal health regulators say an experimental COVID-19 pill from Merck is effective against the virus, but they will seek input from outside experts on risks of birth defects and other potential problems during pregnancy.
Liberals introduce bill to provide sick pay, ban intimidation of patients and health-care workers
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Liberals introduce bill to provide sick pay, ban intimidation of patients and health-care workers

News/Politics: The Liberal government has introduced legislation to provide workers in federally regulated sectors with 10 days of sick pay — while also making it an offence to intimidate or prevent patients from seeking care, or to interfere with health professionals trying to deliver it.
WHO identifies omicron as new highly transmissible COVID-19 'variant of concern'
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WHO identifies omicron as new highly transmissible COVID-19 'variant of concern'

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it would classify the new B.1.1.529 COVID-19 strain as a "variant of concern," and labeled it with the Greek alphabet letter “omicron.”
Excitement, relief as Alberta children get their first COVID-19 vaccines
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Excitement, relief as Alberta children get their first COVID-19 vaccines

News/Canada/Edmonton: There were smiles, some tears and hundreds of Band-Aids plastered on little arms as Alberta's COVID-19 vaccination clinics opened their doors to children Friday.
World Health Organization declares new variant of concern named omicron
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World Health Organization declares new variant of concern named omicron

News/Health: A new coronavirus variant that was identified this week in South Africa has been named a variant of concern and given the name omicron by the World Health Organization.
What we know about the new coronavirus variant detected in South Africa
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What we know about the new coronavirus variant detected in South Africa

News/Health: As scientists race to find out more about a coronavirus variant detected in South Africa, here's what we know about where and when it was identified, why it is causing concern and what countries have done in response.
Fauci on new COVID-19 variant: US, South African scientists studying potential to evade vaccine antibodies
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Fauci on new COVID-19 variant: US, South African scientists studying potential to evade vaccine antibodies

U.S. scientists will talk with South African scientists on Friday about the threat of the new B.1.1.529 COVID-19 variant, including whether or not it can evade antibodies.
EU, UK, Israel to halt air travel to southern Africa over new COVID-19 variant
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EU, UK, Israel to halt air travel to southern Africa over new COVID-19 variant

Nations took swift action Friday to halt air travel from southern Africa in reaction to news of a new, transmissible COVID-19 variant.
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Friday
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Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Friday

News/World: A slew of nations moved to stop air travel from southern Africa on Friday in reaction to news of a new, potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant.
What experts predict the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine will do for national vaccination rates
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What experts predict the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine will do for national vaccination rates

News/Health: As kids aged five to 11 are being offered the vaccine across the country, doctors weigh in on what this age group can do for national vaccination rates and how this could bring us back to more normal times.
COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529: Here’s what we know
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COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529: Here’s what we know

Scientists are working to determine the potential risks associated with the new COVID-19 variant called B.1.1.529, which has already prompted an emergency meeting on Friday by the World Health Organization.
'Stick with us,' health minister urges, as number of empty nursing positions passes 1,300 in Winnipeg
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'Stick with us,' health minister urges, as number of empty nursing positions passes 1,300 in Winnipeg

News/Canada/Manitoba: Health Minister Audrey Gordon acknowledged nurses are feeling "COVID fatigue," as the health-care system remains strained by the pandemic. "Individuals are looking at other opportunities, but what we are saying to them is stick with us."
WHO meets to discuss new, ‘heavily mutated’ COVID-19 variant
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WHO meets to discuss new, ‘heavily mutated’ COVID-19 variant

The World Health Organization is holding a meeting Friday to discuss the dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases in South Africa that has been blamed on a new variant of the virus.