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A workout class sent this St. John's woman to hospital. She's not the only one

A workout class sent this St. John’s woman to hospital. She’s not the only one

One woman was admitted with a life-threatening condition called exercise-induced or exertional rhabdomyolysis, rhabdo for short.
The illness can happen after an intense workout and is when muscle tissue breaks down, leaking enzymes and proteins into the bloodstream. In high amounts, the proteins can damage the kidneys and lead to an imbalance of electrolytes, which can cause dehydration and heart issues.

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U.S. beats Canada 4-1 on New Year's Eve at world juniors
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January 1, 2025

U.S. beats Canada 4-1 on New Year’s Eve at world juniors

Canada, which is looking to build on its record 20…

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It seems funny now, but 25 years ago Y2K paranoia had many fearing the worst
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January 1, 2025

It seems funny now, but 25 years ago Y2K paranoia had many fearing the worst

The so-called “millennium bug” led many to predict a meltdown…

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UN report finds Israel has destroyed Gaza's health system, with 'disregard' for international law
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January 1, 2025

UN report finds Israel has destroyed Gaza’s health system, with ‘disregard’ for international law

Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza have devastated the Palestinian…

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WHO marks 5 years since COVID-19 came on its radar — it became the worst pandemic in a century
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December 31, 2024

WHO marks 5 years since COVID-19 came on its radar — it became the worst pandemic in a century

On Dec. 31, 2019, the World Health Organization first learned…

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Victim in Calgary double homicide ID'd as elementary school teacher after suspect found dead
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December 31, 2024

Victim in Calgary double homicide ID’d as elementary school teacher after suspect found dead

A school division in southern Alberta says one of its…

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'Car wash cat' reunited with Alberta family after 7 years away
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December 31, 2024

‘Car wash cat’ reunited with Alberta family after 7 years away

An Alberta cat has been reunited with her family seven…

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What's the most common 2025 New Year's resolution? Not calling it a resolution
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December 31, 2024

What’s the most common 2025 New Year’s resolution? Not calling it a resolution

For many of us, the end of December is when…

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Fire destroys buildings, parts of historic boardwalk in Vancouver Island's Telegraph Cove
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December 31, 2024

Fire destroys buildings, parts of historic boardwalk in Vancouver Island’s Telegraph Cove

Parts of the historic boardwalk in Telegraph Cove on Vancouver…

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Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played season while battling cancer
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December 31, 2024

Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played season while battling cancer

Doubles star Gabriela Dabrowski made history in November when she…

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