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Ontario hospitals hit by COVID-19 transferring record number of patients around province
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Ontario hospitals hit by COVID-19 transferring record number of patients around province

News/Canada/Toronto: Ontario hospitals are transferring an unprecedented number of patients within the province as the COVID-19 pandemic puts intense pressure on the health-care system.
Short sleep contributes to greater dementia risk, study suggests
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Short sleep contributes to greater dementia risk, study suggests

Middle-aged adults who sleep six hours or less may face an increased risk for dementia, compared to those who regularly clock in seven hours of shut-eye, according to a large-scale study spanning 25 years.
Herpes infection possibly linked to COVID-19 vaccine, study says
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Herpes infection possibly linked to COVID-19 vaccine, study says

Herpes infections may be a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts have revealed.
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipient in Nevada undergoes 3 brain surgeries following jab: report
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipient in Nevada undergoes 3 brain surgeries following jab: report

A Nevada woman who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has reportedly undergone three brain surgeries to repair blood clots related to the shot. 
EU regulator backs use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine despite finding possible link to blood clots
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EU regulator backs use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine despite finding possible link to blood clots

News/Health: Europe's drug regulator has found a possible link between Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clotting issues in adults who received doses in the United States, but backed its overall benefits against any risks.
EU regulator finds possible Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, blood clot link
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EU regulator finds possible Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, blood clot link

A European Union regulator has recommended that the J&J COVID-19 vaccine should include a warning about unusual blood clots with low platelets.
Texas A&M researchers spot new coronavirus variant
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Texas A&M researchers spot new coronavirus variant

Texas A&M researchers have found a new coronavirus variant, dubbed BV-1 for the surrounding Brazos Valley area, though there are still many unknowns, according to a university release posted Monday. 
Opioid vaccine in the works, could be 'game changer for addiction,' researcher says
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Opioid vaccine in the works, could be 'game changer for addiction,' researcher says

Research is underway to develop a twice-per-year vaccine that may help people overcome opioid addiction.
German clinic helps COVID long haulers
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German clinic helps COVID long haulers

Over the past year, a clinic in Germany has become a major rehabilitation center for COVID-19 patients, treating 600 people from across the country, according to its medical director.
EU regulator to issue advice on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
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EU regulator to issue advice on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Experts at the European Medicines Agency are preparing to present Tuesday the conclusions of their investigation into possible links between the J&J COVID-19 vaccine and very rare cases of unusual clotting disorders detected in the U.S.
CDC probing ‘handful’ of new potential J&J vaccine reactions
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CDC probing ‘handful’ of new potential J&J vaccine reactions

The CDC is investigating a “handful” of potential additional cases of severe side effects involving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the agency’s chief said Monday.
To 'better reflect' CDC guidelines State Dept will ramp up 'Do Not Travel' advisories to 80% of countries
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To 'better reflect' CDC guidelines State Dept will ramp up 'Do Not Travel' advisories to 80% of countries

The State Department announced Monday it plans to update its travel advisories this week to "better reflect" travel health notices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
How old do you have to be to get the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in each province?
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How old do you have to be to get the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in each province?

News/Health: Many provinces have been lowering the age of eligibility for the AstraZeneca vaccine to as young as 40. Here’s a look at the rules, recommendations and age cutoffs across the country.
Oxford challenge trial assessing coronavirus reinfection, immune responses
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Oxford challenge trial assessing coronavirus reinfection, immune responses

The University of Oxford announced Monday it launched a challenge trial intentionally re-infecting participants with the novel coronavirus to better understand how the immune system mounts a response the second time around, and potentially pave the way for improved vaccines and treatments.
Coronavirus antiviral drug shows promise in hamsters, enters human testing
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Coronavirus antiviral drug shows promise in hamsters, enters human testing

An experimental antiviral treatment against the virus causing COVID-19 showed promise in animal studies and has entered human clinical trials, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
CDC received 'handful' of possible Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine adverse reports, Walensky says
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CDC received 'handful' of possible Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine adverse reports, Walensky says

The CDC in conjunction with the FDA is working through “a handful” of reports regarding possible adverse events related to the J&J COVID-19 vaccine that have been flagged since the rollout was paused last week.
Alaska to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists starting June 1
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Alaska to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists starting June 1

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Friday that COVID-19 vaccines would be made available at key airports in the state starting June 1, in unveiling plans aimed at bolstering the state's pandemic-battered tourist industry.
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded to all adults under Biden’s directive
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COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded to all adults under Biden’s directive

Monday marked President Biden’s deadline for states to make COVID-19 vaccine supply available for all U.S. adults.
Otters test positive for COVID-19, Georgia Aquarium says
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Otters test positive for COVID-19, Georgia Aquarium says

The Georgia Aquarium announced on Sunday that its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for COVID-19.
How a COVID-19 vaccine can (and cannot) affect menstruation, mammograms and more
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How a COVID-19 vaccine can (and cannot) affect menstruation, mammograms and more

News/Canada/British Columbia: Four health experts told CBC News there are key findings women can keep in mind when getting the COVID-19 vaccine — particularly if they are pregnant, booking a mammogram or a fertility treatment, or wondering whether it can disrupt their menstrual cycle.