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Study debunks ‘women choose to work less’ myth behind health-care pay gap
A study from October 18th showed that Ontario fee-for-service payments to female doctors were 74 per cent of men’s payments.
Healthy Debate
Dec 7 2021
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WATCH: We took the #lettucetea challenge and...have mixed feelings
The hashtag #lettucetea has more than 13 million views, but experts say this supposed sleep aid isn't the next melatonin.
Emma Jones
Dec 7 2021
Is there any truth behind TikTok's 'lettuce tea' as a sleeping aid? GETTY

Treadmill training may help 'manage the effects' of MS
Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world, with one in 400, or over 900,000 people, living with the disease.
Dave Yasvinski
Dec 7 2021
Researchers are hoping to focus more on exercise in their MS studies. GETTY

If your child is afraid of — or refusing — a medical procedure, here’s how to help
Discussing and practising all the steps of a medical procedure with children can help them overcome fear.
The Conversation
Dec 6 2021
It’s best to make sure your child is ready to make it as positive an experience as possible. GETTY

What it feels like: Anorexia nervosa and trauma
"Not eating becomes your identity. And that identity becomes your witness to what has happened to you," says Natalya Anderson.
Emma Jones
Dec 6 2021
Natalya Anderson, a Toronto-based journalist, advocates for support and awareness for people youth living with anorexia nervosa. SUPPLIED

Hospitals in crisis: Emergency personnel in southwestern Ontario sounding the alarm
According to Anthony Dale, president and CEO of the Ontario Hospital Association, system overcapacity has been years in the making, especially in non-urban regions.
Healthy Debate
Dec 6 2021
In September 2021, the average length of stay for an admitted patient in the emergency department was 16.5 hours. GETTY

SHIFT: What the Tainted Blood Scandal didn't teach us
There is still so much stigma and hate around HIV and the communities that it affects the most.
Lisa Machado
Dec 6 2021
Watching so much death made time alive seem painfully uncertain. GETTY

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Were you diagnosed with a serious illness just in time? We want to hear from you
Were you diagnosed with a serious illness just in time? We want to hear from you
Thousands of Canadians are facing serious illnesses because of delays in testing, diagnosis and treatment caused by COVID-19. What about those who have experienced the opposite?
Why are we still banning blood donations from gay and bisexual men?
Why are we still banning blood donations from gay and bisexual men?
It could take three years for Health Canada to review and approve the Canadian Blood Services application for a change in blood donation criteria.
U of S undergrad researcher investigates COVID-19's impact on people living with HIV
U of S undergrad researcher investigates COVID-19's impact on people living with HIV
The management of COVID-19 in people living with HIV may be different — and a U of S researcher hopes to help find the best treatment path.

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This COVID vaccine can be inhaled and it's being made and tested in Canada
The aim is a broader type of immune response than can be achieved just by injecting into the muscles of the upper arm, including a more potent T cell response, researchers say
Sharon Kirkey
Dec 7 2021
Fiona Smaill and research coordinator Emilio Aguirre demonstrate the use of the nebulizer with a volunteer.

'We're watching it closely': Alberta Omicron case count climbs to 11 over weekend
Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping said the province is watching developments around Omicron closely and will introduce additional public health measures if needed
Jason Herring, Stephanie Babych
Dec 7 2021
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Dan Fumano: Vancouver police will not require COVID-19 vaccinations, unlike other departments
Analysis: By allowing unvaccinated police officers to be considered fit for duty as long as they undergo testing, Vancouver Police Department's policy sets it apart from several other policing agencies.
Dan Fumano
Dec 7 2021
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Lac La Ronge band councillor says pandemic worsening suicide crisis in north
"Come and meet with us, come onto our reserves, come into our communities. Don't be scared to come on the rez, we invite you, come and see it for yourself."
Alec Salloum
Dec 7 2021
Devin Bernatchez, left, band councillor at Sucker River, speaks with Everett Hindley, minister of mental health and addictions, seniors and rural and remote health, at the Legislative Building on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 in Regina.
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Public opinions: Overcoming Weight Bias, do you have it in you?
I am also that person that was lucky enough to be awakened to the truth about this disease through Obesity Canada and I am passionate about sharing that with as many people who will hear it.Learning about obesity and recognizing that it is a chronic disease saved my life in more than one way. By joining us at Connected 2021 you will find there are lots of people like you and me, eager to learn more and support each other. So while you are enjoying a great talk during the conference, you can also sign up to join OC-Connect, our private, online community for individuals living with obesity, by individuals with obesity as a place for peer support, education and empowerment. Obesity Canada is in a very unique position of being able to join together the experts in the areas of obesity science and management and the experts with lived experience.
Obesity Canada
Oct 7 2021
Overcoming Weight Bias- Do you have it in you

Infographic: A time for action on obesity
The Awareness, Care, and Treatment in Obesity MaNagement (ACTION) Study surveyed attitudes toward obesity treatment from three key demographics: people living with obesity (PwO), healthcare providers (HCPs) and employers.
Obesity Canada
Jan 20 2020
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Crystal: Weight of Living
At 36 years old I am a Content Marketer for a creative agency by day, busy mom of four (aged 16-6) by night. My journey as a person living with obesity began when I became pregnant with my first child.
Obesity Canada
Jan 20 2020
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Nancy: Weight of Living
Growing up, I was slim. After I married at 20 and it turned into an abusive situation I retreated into myself and comforted myself with food, instead of taking up jogging (oh, how I wish I had, but it wasn’t a “thing” back then).
Obesity Canada
Jan 20 2020
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Mental Health Disorders And Excess Weight – A Proverbial Chicken And Egg Problem
Today’s post comes from Rebecca Christensen. Rebecca is a PhD Student in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Epidemiology program at the University of Toronto. She is also one of the current Chapter Representative on the OC-SNP National Executive.
Obesity Canada
Jan 20 2020
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Applying A Weight Bias Lens To Public Health Policies
Weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.
Obesity Canada
Jan 20 2020
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