Health Risks

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• ‘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
• 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
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• Montreal firms mount class-action lawsuit against breast implant manufacturers

  The lawyers are suing for the cost of the implants, which can cost up to $10,000, says Joey Zukran of LPC Avocats.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2019
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• ‘Giant xerox machine’ gives insight into health concerns

  680 CJOB's Christian Aumell tried out one of three tests available through Body Measure, aimed at identifying health risks.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2018