Health Canada issues recall for some Disney character toys – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is recalling two children’s toys of popular Disney characters Donald Duck and Daisy Duck because they can pose a choking hazard. The figures were sold as part of the Fisher-Price Little People Mickey and Friends pack. Only the Donald and Daisy Duck figures present a … Read more

Thousands of Insignia air fryer products recalled in Canada, U.S. – National

Hundreds of thousands of Insignia air fryer products have been recalled in Canada and the U.S. over concerns of overheating, the possibility of melting or breaking handles, and a potential fire or burn risk. The recall impacts Insignia digital air fryers, analog air fryers and digital air fryer ovens with their cooking capacities ranging from … Read more

Health Canada urged to approve HPV self-testing for cervical cancer  – National

The Canadian Cancer Society is calling on Health Canada to approve self-testing for cervical cancer amid an increase in cases among women in the country. “After a 30-year decline, cervical cancer is now the fastest increasing cancer in females, with most cases occurring in women under 50 years of age,” Ciana Van Dusen, advocacy manager … Read more

Wegovy will be available for Canadians in spring 2024, company says – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians will be able to get their hands on Wegovy, a weight-loss drug from Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk, in spring 2024, the company said Monday. Wegovy was first approved by Health Canada in 2021 but hasn’t been accessible due to high demand and an ongoing supply shortage. At … Read more

Are microplastics harmful? Health Canada funds research on potential risks – National

Health Canada is funding new research that will look into the potential risk to humans of microplastics that are found everywhere and could be toxic. Researchers at three Canadian universities — McGill University, Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of Toronto — have been tasked to study “the potential exposure to microplastics from various … Read more

Drug to treat agitation in Alzheimer’s patients approved in Canada – National

Health Canada has green lit a drug previously approved for schizophrenia and depression to treat symptoms of agitation in Alzheimer’s patients. Rexulti (brexpiprazole) oral tablets manufactured by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Canada Inc. and Lundbeck Canada Inc. were issued a Notice of Compliance by the regulator, according to a company release Wednesday. This approval was given after … Read more

Health Canada says U.S. has assured minister on domestic drug supply – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 17, 2024 7:27 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Minister Mark Holland has been calling around to United States officials to let them know that the Canadian government will be guarding its medical drug supply after the U.S. moved to allow states to mass … Read more

Canada issues warning as Florida plan to import drugs raises fears – National

Health Canada on Monday emphasized its commitment to taking swift action to “safeguard” the country’s prescription drug supply after a U.S. ruling that could see certain drugs imported south of the border from Canada. The warning comes days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agreed to allow Florida to import bulk pharmaceuticals from … Read more

Nasal sprays, personal massagers recalled in Canada  – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is pulling some Life Brand nasal sprays off the shelves due to a labelling error. The agency issued multiple recalls Thursday for all lots of Life Brand long-lasting decongestant nasal spray (15 millilitres) and the 20-millilitre decongestant nasal spray. “Affected lots may be labelled with the … Read more

Health Canada flags ‘serious’ risks of unauthorized sexual enhancement products – National

Dozens of pills claiming to help boost your sex game have been taken off the market across Canada over the past year, raising concerns about the health risks of using unauthorized products that keep making their way onto shelves. Between March and December 2023, Health Canada seized 206 unauthorized sexual enhancement products from stores in … Read more