Health Canada

• Ozempic approved in Canada to reduce kidney decline in people with diabetes

  The patients taking the drug were also less likely to die from cardiovascular disease — another condition that affects many patients with diabetes.

  Health

  Aug 19
  
• Canada’s vaccine injury program declared her dead. But she’s not

  Asked about being declared deceased while battling a life-altering condition that left her partially disabled, a B.C. woman choked up: 'It really didn't feel good, you know?'

  Investigations

  Aug 15
  
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• These heated socks are being recalled due to potential burns, blisters

  Some pairs of Fieldsheer heated socks have been recalled in Canada and the U.S. due to concerns they could potentially cause burns or blisters.

  Consumer

  Aug 8
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• ‘I am on it’: Health minister accelerates audit of vaccine injury program

  "I cannot add any comment more for now, but I am on it," Health Minister Marjorie Michel stated when a reporter pressed for more information about the accelerated audit.

  Investigations

  Jul 23
• More than 260K pools recalled in Canada after 9 kids die in U.S.

  Select models above-ground pools by three companies has been recalled due to concerns of a drowning hazard, with about 266,000 affected in Canada.

  Consumer

  Jul 21
• Health Canada issues recall for some youth bicycle helmets

  Two models of Bell Cadence youth helmets sold at Walmart have been recalled due to risk of injury to those wearing them if they get in a crash or fall.

  Canada

  Jun 26
• Health Canada issues Interpol operation alert over fake drugs sold online

  Health Canada is advising Canadians to be careful about buying health products on the internet and to ensure the online stores they buy from are safe to purchase from.

  Health

  Jun 26
• ‘Monumental’ HIV shot could be coming to Canada. What we know

  Health-care experts and advocates say Gilead's HIV prevention shot could be a "wonder drug," but there are concerns about accessiblity.

  Canada

  Jun 24
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• Some Acuvue contact lenses are being recalled, Health Canada says

  Several models of one of Acuvue's contact lenses has been placed on a voluntary recall due to a high density of microbubbles that could cause visual issues.

  Canada

  Jun 20
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• A baby toothbrush sold at Dollarama is being recalled over ‘defect’

  The Oracare Baby Brush is being recalled due to a manufacturing defect that can cause it to break into two pieces posing a choking hazard.

  Canada

  Jun 16