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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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'A fluid, beautiful thing': How Olympian Ilona Maher flipped the script on Dancing with the Stars
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November 27, 2024

‘A fluid, beautiful thing’: How Olympian Ilona Maher flipped the script on Dancing with the Stars

Last night, a winner was crowned on ABC’s 33rd seasonÂ…

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Government settles in Phoenix pay system class-action suit
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November 27, 2024

Government settles in Phoenix pay system class-action suit

The Government of Canada has settled out of court to…

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Winnipeg couple charged with killing animals also discussed intent to torture a child, police allege
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November 27, 2024

Winnipeg couple charged with killing animals also discussed intent to torture a child, police allege

A Winnipeg couple charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty…

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Walmart is the largest retailer to roll back diversity policies. What might it mean for Canadian employees?
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November 27, 2024

Walmart is the largest retailer to roll back diversity policies. What might it mean for Canadian employees?

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity,…

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Missing hiker found alive after more than 5 weeks in remote B.C. park
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November 27, 2024

Missing hiker found alive after more than 5 weeks in remote B.C. park

Sam Benastick was reported missing Oct. 17 after failing to…

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Jamieson Greer is Donald Trump's pick for U.S. trade rep in coming administration
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November 27, 2024

Jamieson Greer is Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. trade rep in coming administration

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump tapped attorney Jamieson Greer on Tuesday…

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Lucky Taylor Swift fan nabs 2 tickets in Vancouver for $16.50 each — but there's a catch
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November 27, 2024

Lucky Taylor Swift fan nabs 2 tickets in Vancouver for $16.50 each — but there’s a catch

A few lucky Taylor Swift fans in Vancouver managed to…

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Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives to form majority government
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November 26, 2024

Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives to form majority government

Nova Scotia voters handed Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives a second…

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Sask. NDP MLA says his trans children were the target of Premier Moe's proposed change room policy
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November 26, 2024

Sask. NDP MLA says his trans children were the target of Premier Moe’s proposed change room policy

Premier Scott Moe described the proposed policy as his ‘first…

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