Health Matters: Microplastics found in placentas
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Health Matters: Microplastics found in placentas
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Health Matters: Canadian Food Inspection Agency set to cut 1,300 jobs
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Health Matters: 29 sick, 7 hospitalized as part of Pizza Pops recall
02:28 | January 27, 2026
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Health Matters: CFIA expands Pizza Pops recall to include more products
02:41 | January 26, 2026
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Health Matters: Cold temperatures pose major health risks for the unhoused
02:33 | January 23, 2026
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Health Matters: Health Canada issues warning about fake GLP-1 drugs
02:36 | January 22, 2026
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Health Matters: No Name beef burgers recalled due to E. coli concerns
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Health Matters: Microplastics found in placentas
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February 27, 2024
A study of 62 human placentas has found microplastics in every single one of them. The finding adds to a growing body of research on the pervasiveness of microplastics in the ecosystem. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Feb. 27, 2024.
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Health Matters: Microplastics found in placentas02:39 | February 27, 2024 -
Health Matters: Estimated 3M Canadian currently taking GLP-1 drugs, Leger survey finds02:10 | March 3, 2026 -
Health Matters: 1 in 4 Canadians living in LTC homes were prescribed anti-psychotic medication without diagnosis, CIHI report says02:29 | February 26, 2026 -
Health Matters: Ontario family health teams struggle with lack of competitive funding02:41 | February 24, 2026 -
Health Matters: Public plans shouldn’t cover Alzheimer’s medication, Canada’s Drug Agency says02:23 | February 20, 2026 -
Health Matters: Pneumonia hospitalizations increased last year, CIHI report says02:19 | February 19, 2026 -
Health Matters: Bayer offers multi-billion dollar settlement in Roundup lawsuits02:18 | February 18, 2026 -
Health Matters: No connection between security incident and loss of medication at stockpile: Feds02:22 | February 17, 2026 -
Health Matters: Open freezer caused 2024 emergency medicine stockpile loss02:22 | February 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: Outdoor Master helmets recalled due to safety concerns02:27 | February 12, 2026 -
Health Matters: Montreal health officials issue warning about fake cough syrup02:12 | February 11, 2026 -
Health Matters: Ottawa planning to launch new national strategy on men’s health02:15 | February 9, 2026 -
Health Matters: Liberal government faces criticism over pharmacare program02:19 | February 6, 2026 -
Health Matters: Novo Nordisk plans to launch Ozempic pill in Q202:19 | February 5, 2026 -
Health Matters: AB, SK pushing Ottawa to lift ban on certain rodent poison02:28 | February 4, 2026 -
Health Matters: E.U. advises lowering the maximum limit of toxin Cereulide in baby food02:29 | February 2, 2026 -
Health Matters: Refugees, asylum seekers will soon co-pay health costs02:29 | January 30, 2026 -
Health Matters: Canadian Food Inspection Agency set to cut 1,300 jobs02:37 | January 29, 2026 -
Health Matters: Airports in Asia tighten health screenings amid Nipah concerns02:14 | January 28, 2026 -
Health Matters: 29 sick, 7 hospitalized as part of Pizza Pops recall02:28 | January 27, 2026 -
Health Matters: CFIA expands Pizza Pops recall to include more products02:41 | January 26, 2026 -
Health Matters: Cold temperatures pose major health risks for the unhoused02:33 | January 23, 2026 -
Health Matters: Health Canada issues warning about fake GLP-1 drugs02:36 | January 22, 2026 -
Health Matters: SK hospitals installing metal detectors at ER entrances02:41 | January 21, 2026 -
Health Matters: Older Canadians feel more socially isolated, less optimistic, NIA report says03:02 | January 20, 2026 -
Health Matters: Doctors warn about new uptick in measles cases in Alberta02:33 | January 16, 2026 -
Health Matters: Rate of homelessness on the rise in Northern Ontario, report says01:41 | January 14, 2026 -
Board games could boost young kid’s math skills00:55 | January 14, 2026 -
Health Matters: No Name beef burgers recalled due to E. coli concerns02:28 | January 13, 2026 -
Charter challenge for MAID access begins in B.C. Supreme Court02:22 | January 12, 2026 -
Health Matters: Health Canada approves Rybelsus for heart problems02:21 | January 12, 2026 -
Health Matters: Health-adjusted life expectancy in Canada drops to 66.9 years: StatsCan02:44 | January 9, 2026
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Health Matters: Microplastics found in placentas02:39 | February 27, 2024
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Health Matters: Estimated 3M Canadian currently taking GLP-1 drugs, Leger survey finds02:10 | March 3, 2026
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Health Matters: 1 in 4 Canadians living in LTC homes were prescribed anti-psychotic medication without diagnosis, CIHI report says02:29 | February 26, 2026
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Health Matters: Ontario family health teams struggle with lack of competitive funding02:41 | February 24, 2026
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Health Matters: Public plans shouldn’t cover Alzheimer’s medication, Canada’s Drug Agency says02:23 | February 20, 2026
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Health Matters: Pneumonia hospitalizations increased last year, CIHI report says02:19 | February 19, 2026
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Health Matters: Bayer offers multi-billion dollar settlement in Roundup lawsuits02:18 | February 18, 2026
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Health Matters: No connection between security incident and loss of medication at stockpile: Feds02:22 | February 17, 2026
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Health Matters: Open freezer caused 2024 emergency medicine stockpile loss02:22 | February 13, 2026
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Health Matters: Outdoor Master helmets recalled due to safety concerns02:27 | February 12, 2026
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Health Matters: Montreal health officials issue warning about fake cough syrup02:12 | February 11, 2026
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Health Matters: Ottawa planning to launch new national strategy on men’s health02:15 | February 9, 2026
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Health Matters: Liberal government faces criticism over pharmacare program02:19 | February 6, 2026
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Health Matters: Novo Nordisk plans to launch Ozempic pill in Q202:19 | February 5, 2026
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Health Matters: AB, SK pushing Ottawa to lift ban on certain rodent poison02:28 | February 4, 2026
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Health Matters: E.U. advises lowering the maximum limit of toxin Cereulide in baby food02:29 | February 2, 2026
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Health Matters: Refugees, asylum seekers will soon co-pay health costs02:29 | January 30, 2026
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Health Matters: Canadian Food Inspection Agency set to cut 1,300 jobs02:37 | January 29, 2026
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Health Matters: Airports in Asia tighten health screenings amid Nipah concerns02:14 | January 28, 2026
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Health Matters: 29 sick, 7 hospitalized as part of Pizza Pops recall02:28 | January 27, 2026
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Health Matters: CFIA expands Pizza Pops recall to include more products02:41 | January 26, 2026
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Health Matters: Cold temperatures pose major health risks for the unhoused02:33 | January 23, 2026
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Health Matters: Health Canada issues warning about fake GLP-1 drugs02:36 | January 22, 2026
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Health Matters: SK hospitals installing metal detectors at ER entrances02:41 | January 21, 2026
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Health Matters: Older Canadians feel more socially isolated, less optimistic, NIA report says03:02 | January 20, 2026
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Health Matters: Doctors warn about new uptick in measles cases in Alberta02:33 | January 16, 2026
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Health Matters: Rate of homelessness on the rise in Northern Ontario, report says01:41 | January 14, 2026
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Board games could boost young kid’s math skills00:55 | January 14, 2026
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Health Matters: No Name beef burgers recalled due to E. coli concerns02:28 | January 13, 2026
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Charter challenge for MAID access begins in B.C. Supreme Court02:22 | January 12, 2026
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves Rybelsus for heart problems02:21 | January 12, 2026
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Health Matters: Health-adjusted life expectancy in Canada drops to 66.9 years: StatsCan02:44 | January 9, 2026
Health Matters: Microplastics found in placentas
Description
February 27, 2024
A study of 62 human placentas has found microplastics in every single one of them. The finding adds to a growing body of research on the pervasiveness of microplastics in the ecosystem. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Feb. 27, 2024.
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