Health Risks

• Kingston, Ont. air quality statement remains in place for third day

  Wildfire smoke continued to hover over Kingston, Ont. Wednesday. An air quality statement remained, and public health advised people limit their time outdoors due to health risks.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2023
  
• Kingston atop scale for poor air quality due to Quebec wildfires

  Smoke from the Quebec wildfires has descended on the Kingston region, topping the chart on the air quality index. It is expected to stick around for at least the next couple days.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
  
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• Illegal sex enhancement products seized from Canadian markets over health risks

  Some of the unauthorized health products include 'Arize (capsules)' and 'Pink Pussycat' for sexual enhancement. The full list can be found on Health Canada's website.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
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• How antibiotic resistance has an impact on future diseases

  Ten million deaths per year by 2050 related to antimicrobial resistance — that’s what a large British study, conducted in 2014, predicts if the current trend continues.

  Commentary

  Jan 25, 2021
• Coronavirus means increased vigilance for immunocompromised Manitobans

  A young Winnipeg woman who received a heart transplant eight years ago told 680 CJOB she's being more vigilant in light of the pandemic, but she's not going to be afraid.

  Health

  Mar 17, 2020
• Health Canada seizes unauthorized sexual enhancement product in Saskatoon

  Health Canada seized an unauthorized sexual enhancement product from Lil' Devil Adult Video & Toys in Saskatoon.

  Health

  Mar 10, 2020
• Cannabis vape products spark health concerns

  Doctors on the front lines of an epidemic of vaping-related illnesses in Canada and the U.S. are questioning a decision by Health Canada to allow the sale of cannabis vape products in many parts of the country.

  Cannabis

  Dec 17, 2019
• Health Canada seizes sexual enhancement products at Saskatoon store

  Health Canada has seized multiple sexual enhancement products from For Lovers Only in Saskatoon.

  Health

  Aug 23, 2019
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• ‘They should be better warned’: Canadian doctor on breast implant risks

  A Canadian specialist in autoimmune illness says women are not adequately warned about the possible health risks associated with breast implants.

  Health

  Apr 5, 2019
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• Montrealer says breast implants banned in Europe still being used in Canada

  Years after reconstructive surgery, one Montrealer fears her breast implants may do more harm than good.

  Health

  Jan 8, 2019