22 h. ago Health Canada recalls portable baby high chair over entrapment risk

Canadians are asked to immediately stop purchasing the Ciao! brand of portable baby high chairs due to an entrapment risk, Health Canada says.

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43 h. ago Health Canada won’t fight Alberta’s plan to charge for COVID vaccines

Starting this fall, most of Alberta's 4.8 million residents will need to pay out of pocket for COVID vaccines, if they choose to get them

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5 d. ago Breast Cancer Canada Applauds Federal Commitment to Modernize Preventive Health Guidelines

Inclusion of experts, patient voices, and equity-focused policy reflects priorities long championed by Breast Cancer Canada TORONTO — Breast Cancer Canada proudly celebrates the federal government’s response to the External Expert Review (EER) of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, and the sweeping reforms it recommends to ensure preventive health guidance in Canada […]

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5 d. ago Canada’s top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

TORONTO — Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam is leaving her position at the end of next week. Tam has been in the role since June 2017, but became a household name in the last five years as she led the country’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tam says her term […]

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7 d. ago Popular type of salami recalled in Ontario for making dozens of people sick

If you love your deli meats, you may want to check your fridge for any Genova or Genoa Salami brands.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall on Tuesday for Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona Brand Genova Salami due to salmonella.The affected products were distributed in Alberta, Ontario and Manitoba at grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis and butcher shops."This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak," reads the notice. "There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products."According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 57 illnesses have been reported due to this outbreak, with 44 cases in Alberta and 13 in Ontario. Seven people have been hospitalized.The affected products include the following brands and flavours:Bona Mild Genova SalamiRea Genoa Salami SweetRea Genoa Salami Hot&q...

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8 d. ago Opinion: Living with multiple sclerosis is difficult. Living in B.C. makes it harder

Opinion: B.C. is the only province in Canada that does not provide public coverage for Health Canada-approved, anti-CD20 therapies for relapsing MS

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9 d. ago Almost 46,000 air conditioners recalled in Canada due to health risks

Canadians may be eligible for a refund after Health Canada issued a recall for thousands of window air conditioners due to the risk of mould.On June 5, the agency announced a recall of 45,900 affected units of window air conditioners due to a "microbial hazard.""Pooled water in the air conditioners can fail to drain quickly enough, which can lead to mould growth," reads the statement from Health Canada. "Mould exposure poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers."Manufacturer GD Midea Air-Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd. stated that as of June 3, it had received five reports of mould in window air conditioners sold in Canada, with no reports of symptoms.In the U.S., the company is recalling 1.7 million units after receiving 152 reports of mould in the window air conditioners, including 17 reports of consumers experiencing symptoms such as respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing and/or sore throats from ...

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1 week ago We Need to Talk About Erectile Dysfunction: 38% of Canadian Men Don’t Know You Need a Prescription for ED Medication

– This Men’s Health Week, Phoenix is addressing misconceptions around erectile dysfunction to raise awareness for treatment and break the social stigma – TORONTO — For Men’s Health Week (June 9 to 15), Phoenix, Canada’s leading digital health clinic for men, is raising awareness to break the stigma around erectile dysfunction (ED), a medical condition […]

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1 week ago Health Canada warns consumers not to inhale ‘laughing gas’ recreationally

Health Canada has issued a warning to consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide for recreational purposes as instances are on the rise and carry many health risks, including death.

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1 week ago Don’t know if you’ve been vaccinated against measles? Get a shot, doctors urge

Public health doctors say if people don’t know if they’ve been vaccinated against measles, they should get a shot. Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, says people should try their best to find their vaccine records and ask their doctors. People born before 1970 are presumed to have been exposed to measles and […]

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1 week ago Thousands of window AC units recalled for mould risk, Health Canada says

Tens of thousands of window-mounted air conditioner units are being recalled in Canada, with the federal government warning some affected units have a risk of mould growth.

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2 w. ago Two lots of Seasonale birth control pills recalled because they contained too many placebos

Health Canada says a pharmaceutical company has recalled two lots of Seasonale birth control because the packages contain too many placebo pills. The agency says Teva Canada Ltd. received a complaint that the packages had an extra row of placebos in place of the active pills. The packages of Seasonale are supposed to contain a […]

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2 w. ago Vicious cycle: Wildfire smoke and wind a growing threat in Alberta

“Air pollution, exacerbated by wildfire smoke, is the leading environmental risk to health in Canada."

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2 w. ago Wildfire Smoke is Already Suffocating Canada – Here’s How to Save Your Lungs

As Air Quality Plummets Early in Wildfire Season, Lung Health Foundation Shares Five Essential Tips to Protect Yourself Ahead of Clean Air Day TORONTO, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With wildfire season already impacting air quality across parts of Canada, Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is urging Canadians to take steps now to protect their breathing […]

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2 w. ago Canadian Vaping Association Highlights Plans to Reduce Youth Vaping Rates on World Vape Day

Ottawa, ON, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On World Vape Day, the Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) celebrates the continued decline in youth vaping rates, as reported in Statistics Canada’s 2025 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth (published March 26, 2025). This progress (achieved without flavour bans) demonstrates the success of balanced policies that […]

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2 w. ago Following multiple delays, fluoride set to enter Calgary's water supply

The city will add 0.7 milligrams per litre of fluoride, which is consistent with Health Canada's Guide for Community Fluoridation

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2 w. ago Two major Toronto highways will be shutting down this weekend

If you're planning to drive across Toronto this weekend, be sure to give yourself some extra time, because two major highway closures are expected to draw heavy traffic and thousands of cyclists.On Sunday, June 1, over 10,000 cyclists will take over the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) and Gardiner Expressway as part of the fourth annual Mattamy Homes Bike for Brain Health, an event that raises funds for Baycrest, Canada's global leader in dementia research and care.As part of the event, cyclists of all ages will be pedaling freely along some of Toronto's busiest highways completely free from traffic. Participants are set to tackle routes of 25K, 50K, or 75K, with even a 10K family-friendly option that ends in a kids' bike rally.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Mattamy Homes Bike for Brain Health (@bikeforbrainhealth)The bike ride raises funds and awareness in support of...

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3 w. ago COVID vaccine ’strongly recommended’ during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say

TORONTO — Canada’s gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination is “strongly recommended” during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada issued the statement Wednesday, a day after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared the shot no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women south of the border. The Canadian […]

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3 w. ago Albertans Want to Use Technology to Support Health Care Access

New study reveals over half of Albertans (57%) believe that hybrid care could improve access to health care amid ER closures and staffing shortages. LETHBRIDGE, Alberta — A new survey conducted by Nanos Group, commissioned by Teladoc Health Canada, reveals that while Albertans continue to face challenges in accessing timely care, particularly in rural areas, […]

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3 w. ago Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asks CFIA to reconsider ostrich cull at B.C. farm

U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is urging Canada to halt a planned ostrich cull in B.C., calling for a joint study of the birds’ immune response to avian flu.

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