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Summer Health Tips: Lyme disease, hydration and the surprising benefits of walkingDr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us for a summer health checkup. She discusses the rise of Lyme disease in Canada and how to protect yourself, how much water we should be drinking, and why walking could be beneficial for those with low back pain. Plus, insights from Celine Dion’s candid documentary on her battle with Stiff...The Morning ShowJun 28
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Connected Care Act & increase in Lyme diseaseThis week, the federal government introduced the “Connected Care for Canadians Act” aimed at improving patient safety and access to their health information, and doctors are reporting an increase in the number of people being sent to emergency rooms because of lyme disease. Joining us to discuss this is Global BC Medical Contributor, Dr. Birinder...Global BCJun 8
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Lyme disease rates increasing in CanadaDoctors are saying tick bites are sending more people to the emergency room, leading to heightened concern around Lyme disease as the weather warms and bug activity picks up. As health reporter Katherine Ward explains, there may be growing demand for a vaccine.HealthJun 6
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Woman opts for assisted death after years of struggling with Lyme diseaseAfter years of struggling with Lyme disease, a 30-year-old woman from Drummondville took her last breath after requesting medical assistance in dying. Her death leaves many questioning how could this happen and wondering why she couldn’t access the medical support she so desperately needed. Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports.CanadaMay 31
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Tick-borne diseases to be awareWith warmer weather comes increased risk of tick bites. Dr. Sarah Keating from the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation joins Ross Hull to discuss protection against Lyme disease, and early bite detection.HealthJun 10
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Global News Montreal at 5:30: May 31Why a 30-year-old woman with Lyme disease chose a medically assisted death, no more medical notes required for some school absences, and the remarkable achievements of a man on a mission.May 31
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Quebec coroner begins inquest into suicide of 22-year-old woman with Lyme diseaseMore than one year after a 22-year-old woman died by suicide in Montreal, a public inquiry into her death is underway. Amélie Champagne was suffering from symptoms of Lyme disease for years and her parents say they were victims of a failed health-care system. Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports.CanadaDec 11, 2023
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What you need to know about of tick-borne illnessesWe dive into the growing concern of tick-borne illnesses with infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch. He shares valuable insight on the symptoms of Lyme disease and how to protect your family during the summer months.The Morning ShowJul 11, 2023
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Tick talk: What to know about the pestsAs we enter tick season, Dr. Kateryn Rochon from the University of Manitoba joins Global News to talk about what to watch for, how to properly remove one, and how they can give humans more than just lyme disease.May 9, 2023
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New tick-borne illnesses emerging in Canada, researcher saysResearcher Justin Wood launched a tick-checking website after he was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2015 and suffered from pain that prevented him from using computer and participating in sports. Wood, who tests ticks at his home lab in Southern Ontario, says he recently noticed the emergence of a new illness. Jamie Mauracher has the...Jun 10, 2021
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Saskatchewan family encounters gaps in Lyme disease care, seeks help from elsewhereA Saskatchewan family is seeking care out of province as their child fights a disorder triggered by Lyme disease.Global News at 10 ReginaJun 5, 2020
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New Queen’s University study aims to help doctors better diagnose Lyme DiseaseThe study will gather symptom data from Lyme Disease patients, and then it will analyze the data to find symptom patterns.May 21, 2021
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PETERBOROUGH GLOBAL NEWS UPDATE 1: JULY 29, 2020NEWS UPDATE: All but 3 arenas slated to re-open in CKL ; Lyme Disease confirmed in tick found in Peterborough County. Issued 9:30amEconomyJul 29, 2020
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Calgary doctor questions Lyme disease treatmentThu, Jul 28: It’s often undiagnosed and can cause extreme pain for sufferers. Now a Calgary doctor is questioning how we treat Lyme disease altogether. Global’s Kim Smith has that story.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJul 28, 2016
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Coalhurst woman shares what life is like living with an undiagnosed illnessTue, Aug 30: Doctors haven’t been able to figure out what is wrong with Brittney Short. In two years, she has been tested for bacterial meningitis, Lyme disease, lupus and many other conditions, but all results are negative.Global News at 11 LethbridgeAug 30, 2016
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Emergency C-sections and Lyme diseaseThu, May 19: Dr. Brett Belchetz looks the frequency of emergency C-sections and also what you can do to prevent Lyme disease.The Morning ShowMay 19, 2016
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Push to make Lyme Disease support a priority in N.S.WATCH: Nova Scotia has the highest percentage of Lyme Disease in the country. And as temperatures cool, there are renewed calls to check yourself for ticks. With the Legislature back in session, there’s also a push to make Lyme Disease supports a priority for the province. Ashley Field reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxOct 13, 2022
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Lone Star Tick that can cause meat allergies now in CanadaYou’ve heard of tick bites causing Lyme disease, but now there is a new concern. A tick that can cause people to become allergic to meat. Allison Vuchnich reports the Lone star ticks had made its way to Canada.Global NationalJul 3, 2017
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Protecting your pets from ticksWhether you’re heading out of the city to go camping, hiking, or to the cottage, you’ll want to make sure your family and pets are protected from ticks. Manitoba has seen an increase in tick numbers, as well as tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. Veterinarian Dr. Corey Bartley has tips on how to keep...Global News Morning WinnipegJul 7, 2017
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Widow speaks out about watching her husband suffer from Lyme diseaseGabe Magnotta died in 2009 after he was diagnosed with Lyme disease just six years earlier. His wife, Rossana, created the G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases in his memory. She says more needs to be done to educate healthcare providers about Lyme disease.HealthMay 30, 2017