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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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Donald Trump is trying to 'humiliate' Justin Trudeau with Canada jokes, ex-Trump adviser says
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December 12, 2024

Donald Trump is trying to ‘humiliate’ Justin Trudeau with Canada jokes, ex-Trump adviser says

When Donald Trump jokes that Canada could become the 51st…

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Police investigating Utah mom-fluencer after online uproar over video she posted of her son
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December 12, 2024

Police investigating Utah mom-fluencer after online uproar over video she posted of her son

The Utah mom influencer behind the viral ’17 diapers’ trendÂ…

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Climate-vulnerable nations say they deserve better credit ratings
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December 12, 2024

Climate-vulnerable nations say they deserve better credit ratings

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we look…

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Hundreds of billions at stake as N.L., Quebec draft new Churchill Falls deal
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December 12, 2024

Hundreds of billions at stake as N.L., Quebec draft new Churchill Falls deal

Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative deal with Quebec…

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'Home sweet home': Dog taken in alleged carjacking found safe after rough 24 hours
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December 12, 2024

‘Home sweet home’: Dog taken in alleged carjacking found safe after rough 24 hours

A Labrador retriever that went missing after an alleged carjacking…

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Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada's new 2035 climate target
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December 12, 2024

Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada’s new 2035 climate target

Canada will cut carbon emissions 45 to 50 per cent…

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'We can't just roll over': Doug Ford doubles down on threat to shut down energy exports to the U.S.
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December 12, 2024

‘We can’t just roll over’: Doug Ford doubles down on threat to shut down energy exports to the U.S.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday he’s dead serious about…

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More than 15,000 received MAID in 2023 as growth slows, report says
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December 12, 2024

More than 15,000 received MAID in 2023 as growth slows, report says

More than 15,000 people received medical assistance in dying in…

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Selena Gomez announces engagement to producer Benny Blanco
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December 12, 2024

Selena Gomez announces engagement to producer Benny Blanco

Grammy- and Emmy-nominated performer Selena Gomez announced she was off…

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