Natural Health Products
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Ottawa’s plan to track ill effects of natural health products caught industry ‘off guard’The federal government included the plan to track ill effects of natural health products in the 2023 budget bill, which is still making its way through the House of Commons.CanadaMay 25, 2023
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Canada hopes to boost regulation on natural health products. Here’s whyThe federal government is hoping to strengthen its regulatory power over natural health products, such as vitamins and homoeopathic medicines.HealthMar 30, 2023
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Federal oversight of natural health products leaving Canadians at risk: reportProducts like vitamins, mineral supplements, homeopathic medicines, and even certain kinds of toothpaste are not being closely monitored during production, a watchdog report finds.HealthApr 23, 2021
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Should natural health products be sold alongside drugs?Natural health products don't always have to provide the same kind of scientific evidence as drugs to get approved.HealthJul 4, 2017
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How do you treat the common cold? Here’s what works and what doesn’tTurning to your stash of vitamin C and vapour rub when you feel a cold coming on? A Canadian doctor suggests these remedies may be a waste of time.CanadaJan 28, 2014
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Vitamins don’t protect men’s aging brains or help heart disease: studyTwo major studies found multivitamins didn't protect aging men's brains or help heart attack survivors.HealthDec 17, 2013
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Herbal products contain fillers, contaminants, omit ingredients on labels: studyCanadian researchers have found that most herbal products contain ingredients not listed on the label, and are full of contaminants, cheap substitutes and fillers.CanadaOct 12, 2013
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