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OTTAWA, July 25, 2012 /CNW/ - Further to our previous communications, Health Canada is advising Canadians that four products promoted for weight loss have been seized from "U-Box," a store in Burnaby, B.C. Health Canada testing has identified they contain hidden drug ingredients (sibutramine and phenolphthalein) that may pose serious health risks. Caffeine was also found in some of the products and was not listed on the product label. Caffeine may pose health risks to people...

OTTAWA, July 19, 2012 /CNW/ - For chinese version click here: http://files.newswire.ca/1043/Chinese.pdf The issue: "Vine Essence" has been recalled after testing by Health Canada identified a quantity of lead that exceeds Departmental acceptable limits and low levels of undeclared acetaminophen. Infants, young children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women are particularly at risk. Short-term exposure to lead may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, coma or even death....

UPDATE - July 18, 2012: In recognition of the potential difficulty over the summer holiday period of certain interested Canadians in providing input before August 8, 2012, submissions will be accepted until September 7, 2012. OTTAWA, July 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Health Canada, in collaboration with Statistics Canada, will conduct a research study that will explore the relationship between wind turbine noise and health effects reported by, and objectively measured in, people living near...

OTTAWA, July 17, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, joined by Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Nepean-Carleton, today welcomed double-lung transplant recipient Hélène Campbell home to Ottawa, and praised her achievements in raising awareness about organ transplant donations in Canada and around the world. "Hélène's remarkable story has helped to shine the light on organ donation," said the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health....

OTTAWA, July 16, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health will be joined by Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Nepean-Carleton and Hot 89.9 host Jeff Mauler to welcome home Hélène Campbell, double lung transplant recipient. They will raise awareness of the importance of organ donation in Canada. Date...

OTTAWA, July 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Please click here for Chinese version: http://files.newswire.ca/1043/ch.pdf The issue: "Fu Fang Zaoren Jiaonang," an unauthorized natural health product promoted for anxiety and/or insomnia, has been removed from sale after testing by Health Canada confirmed the presence of the ingredient L-tetrahydropalmatine that could cause damage to vital organs such as the liver, most notably in pregnant women. Who is affected: Canadians using "Fu Fang...

OTTAWA, July 12, 2012 /CNW/ - The issue: Health Canada is aware of incidents of children ingesting miniature laundry detergent packs. The lightweight, colourful single use detergent plastic packets dissolve in water. These brightly coloured packets with their squishy texture are attractive to children. Laundry detergents are powerful cleaning products that may contain ingredients which can lead to harmful health effects upon ingestion. Children who swallow the detergent...

OTTAWA, July 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Health Canada has updated its advice on safe sleep practices for infants and children. Likely the only time a parent or caregiver will leave a baby or young child unattended is while he or she sleeps. Therefore, it is important to make sure children are sleeping where they are safe. For this, it is important for parents and caregivers to be aware of safe sleep practices. The safest place for a baby to sleep is on his or her back, in a crib,...

OTTAWA, July 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Health Canada, in collaboration with Statistics Canada, will conduct a research study that will explore the relationship between wind turbine noise and health effects reported by, and objectively measured in, people living near wind power developments. "This study is in response to questions from residents living near wind farms about possible health effects of low frequency noise generated by wind turbines," said the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq,...

OTTAWA, July 6, 2012 /CNW/ - The issue:   "Lightning Rod," an unauthorized sexual enhancement product, has been removed from sale from various retail outlets in Ontario, British Columbia and Saskatchewan after testing by Health Canada identified a hidden ingredient (hydroxythiohomosildenafil) that may pose serious risks to the health of Canadians. Who is affected: Canadians using "Lightning Rod," particularly individuals with heart problems, those at risk of stroke or...