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[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has issued a warning for three types of baby walkers despite a nationwide ban on these products that has been in place since 2004. On Wednesday, Health Canada released the consumer advisory notice that baby walkers available online may pose a risk of injury. … Read more

[ad_1] Over a span of 20 years, the number of adults living with a major illness in Ontario is expected to nearly double, a new report from the University of Toronto warns. The study by the university’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, published in collaboration with the Ontario Hospital Association, finds that millions more … Read more

[ad_1] An expert panel of doctors and researchers say Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take action before the next health emergency strikes. One of the six experts, Dr. Fahad Razak, says most scientists believe it’s “only a matter of time” before another global health crisis hits. The panel’s report, called “The Time to Act is Now,” says disease surveillance, … Read more

[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 15, 2024 2:53 pm Updated October 15, 2024 3:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The founders of a Vancouver “compassion club” that sold heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine bought on the dark web and tested for contaminants, have filed a court … Read more

[ad_1] Up to 20 per cent of pregnancies end in miscarriage in Canada, forcing many to seek help in overcrowded emergency departments where they often face long wait times and a lack of compassionate support, a new report reveals. The report, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), argues that the absence of … Read more

[ad_1] By Hannah Alberga The Canadian Press Posted October 15, 2024 11:01 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Public Health Agency of Canada says a Listeria outbreak linked to several plant-based milks appears to be over with no additional cases reported since August. The federal agency says its … Read more

[ad_1] A Nova Scotia woman is on her way south of the border to receive surgery for her endometriosis — a procedure she couldn’t easily access in Canada. Steph McNamara of Halifax says the long wait times for gynaecological services in Canada forced her hand, as her options were limited while her pain persists. “I’m … Read more

[ad_1] A nationwide recall has been issued for the Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom Sauce due to possible listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the recalled product. A nationwide recall has been issued for the Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & … Read more

[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 12, 2024 11:54 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Yukon government says its coroner’s service is investigating six suspected toxic drug deaths between Sept. 23 and Oct. 4. A statement from the health minister says four of the deaths are … Read more

[ad_1] Canada’s pharmacare bill has officially become a reality after it officially passed through the Senate Thursday and received royal assent. That means many will soon have access to more medications, including those for diabetes and contraception, which are deemed essential and can cost hundreds or thousands out of pocket each year, though specific provincial … Read more