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Calgary welcomes hundreds to the largest ever North American Refugee Health Conference

Calgary is hosting the North American Refugee Health Conference this weekend and one of the issues being talked about is how to provide care for the large number of refugees coming to Canada.

Over 700 people are attending the weekend

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6 foods linked to lower risk, mortality

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Certain food groups may be associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Alessandra Desole/Stocksy
  • Researchers investigated the impact of different food groups on cardiovascular health.
  • They found that diets rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole-fat

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How to avoid “traveler’s tummy” on your next vacation, according to gut health experts

Ever had your bathroom habits change a little — or a lot — during travel? You’re not alone.

Often referred to as “traveler’s tummy,” it’s common to experience disruptions to your digestion and bowel movements while traveling. But there are

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More countries are dropping the number of doses needed for HPV vaccines. Should Canada?

Starting this fall, teens in England will get just one HPV shot — making it the latest country to drop the number of required doses for the highly effective vaccines known to protect against a slate of cancers.

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Valley News – Valley News Forum for July 2, 2023: ‘Call to open-arms’

‘Call to open-arms’

As reported in the Valley News, Dartmouth Health has laid off 75 of its 10,000 workers in a cost-saving move (“DH lays off 75, cuts 100 unfilled jobs,” June 10). One casualty was chaplain Frank Macht, head

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Orlando Health hosts hiring events

If you’re looking for a job in health care, we’ve got some leads for you.

Orlando Health will host two separate hiring events on Wednesday and Thursday.

Wednesday’s recruitment fair will happen from 5 pm to 7 pm at Health

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How many hours of shuteye is best? Here’s what the latest science says about sleep

With the release of two studies that try to untangle the relationship between sleep and brain health, specialists are offering some reassurance for anyone who’s feeling anxious about optimizing their shuteye.

New research published Monday suggests that getting less than

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Eating Most of Your Meals Before 1pm Lowers Blood Sugar

  • Prediabetes affects millions of adults in the US.
  • A new study indicated that early time-restricted fasting may help reduce blood sugar fluctuations in those with prediabetes and obesity.
  • The findings potentially indicate a future treatment option for those with prediabetes.

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Health Benefits for US Veterans From Pacific Nations Get Step Closer

After decades of neglect, the US government is one step closer to eliminating longstanding obstacles to free health care for veterans from three Pacific Island nations.

Hundreds of such veterans, who served in the US military as foreign citizens, are

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Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:CAH) Shares Acquired by Empirical Finance LLC

Empirical Finance LLC grew its holdings in Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:CAH – Get Rating) by 4.1% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 7,777 shares