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OTTAWA, June 25, 2012 /CNW/ - The issue: Health Canada is advising Canadians about the potential dangers related to battery-operated hand-held lasers or laser pointers. Handheld lasers, which may resemble pens or flashlights, are most commonly used to point at objects in lectures or presentations, though they may also be advertised for other uses. In particular, lasers that emit Class 3B/IIIb or 4/IV accessible radiation(1) have the potential to cause serious harm due to the...
OTTAWA, June 22, 2012 /CNW/ - Counterfeit health products might not just be a consumer ripoff, they can also be dangerous to your health. While counterfeit health products may look like the ones you use every day, they have not been reviewed by Health Canada for safety, quality or effectiveness. They may also contain hidden ingredients not listed on the label, dangerous additives and/or contaminated ingredients. In addition, they may lack the active ingredients Canadians would...
OTTAWA, June 21, 2012 /CNW/ - The issue: "Natural Vigor Maximum" (Exemption Number: 138273) has been removed from sale from various retail outlets in Ontario after testing by Health Canada identified a hidden ingredient (dimethylhomosildenafil) that may pose serious risks to the health of Canadians. Who is affected: Canadians using "Natural Vigor Maximum," particularly individuals with heart problems, those at risk of stroke or those taking any nitrate drug (e.g....
Tough new warning labels take effect today Factsheet: Larger Health Warning Messages for Cigarettes and Little Cigars OTTAWA, June 19, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and Chris Alexander, Member of Parliament for Ajax-Pickering, announced that, as of today, retailers must only sell cigarette and little cigar packages that display the new, larger health warning messages. "Today we've fulfilled our promise to put new, larger health warnings...
OTTAWA, June 11, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, along with the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State for Seniors, will make an investment in healthcare. Minister Aglukkaq will be available to answer questions from the media following their remarks. Date June 12, 2012 Time 9:15am Location Hospice at May Court Library 114 Cameron Avenue Ottawa, ON SOURCE Health Canada
OTTAWA, June 4, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, accompanied by Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface - Winnipeg; and Fredericton Police Chief Barry MacKnight, will make an important announcement concerning regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Date Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Time 10:00 a.m. Location Brooke Claxton Building Room 0115C Tunney's Pasture Ottawa ON SOURCE Health Canada
OTTAWA, May 23, 2012 /CNW/ - The issue: Unauthorized health products, "X-Rock", "Kaboom" and "One For Her" have been removed from sale from various retail outlets in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Health Canada's testing of these products identified undeclared prescription drugs sildenafil, and tadalafil and an undeclared substance, hydroxythiohomosildenafil, which is similar to sildenafil. These products may pose serious cardiovascular risks to the health of Canadians....
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 21, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today affirmed the Government of Canada's commitment to universal health coverage during the plenary session of the 65th World Health Assembly. "Canada has long been a supporter of universal health coverage, and remains strongly committed to a publicly-financed system that ensures all Canadians benefit from access to health services based on need, not the ability to pay," said Minister...
OTTAWA, May 18, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will provide remarks at the plenary session of the 65(th) session of the World Health Assembly. Date Monday, May 21, 2012 Time 3 :15 pm (CET) Location Salle des Assemblées, Palais des Nations Avenue de la Paix, Geneva, Switzerland SOURCE Health Canada
OTTAWA, May 18, 2012 /CNW/ - Further to our previous communications, Health Canada is advising Canadians that a new website has been identified selling "MMS", also known as Miracle Mineral Solution or Miracle Mineral Supplement. The website is http://www.buymms.biz When new websites or retailers are identified, Health Canada will continue to update our current list of MMS products. Canadians are advised to monitor this list of affected products for any possible updates. Health...
