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Reminding Canadians of the Risks of Consuming Unpasteurized Fruit Juice and Cider
With the fall harvest season approaching, Health Canada is reminding parents and caregivers that children should not be served unpasteurized apple juice or other unpasteurized products, such as unpasteurized cider, and other fruit juices.
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Second Canada-China Policy Dialogue on Health a Success
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Canada’s Minister of Health, is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the second Canada-China Policy Dialogue on Health, hosted by the Chinese Ministry of Health, in Shanghai today.
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Government of Canada Accepts Recommendations on MS Research
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today accepted the recommendations on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research recently presented to her by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) President Dr. Alain Beaudet. These recommendations are based on a thorough review of the current state of science conducted at an August 26, 2010, meeting of leading North American MS experts.
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Reminding Parents of School Lunch Allergen Safety
As children head back to the classroom, Health Canada is reminding parents of the importance of allergy awareness when packing lunches for their children. Severe allergic reactions can occur quickly and without warning, and some foods can be life-threatening to allergic children.
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Parents and Caregivers Warned About the Dangers of Baby Hammocks
Health Canada is again warning parents and caregivers against using hammocks designed for infants and young children due to the potential suffocation hazard posed by these products. The product's inclined sleeping surface increases the risk of infants rolling and becoming wedged in a position where they can no longer breathe.
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Important Diabetes Information: GlucaGen Hypokit being Recalled in Canada
Health Canada is informing Canadians that Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. has agreed to voluntarily recall two lots (YW60335 and YW60351) of their product, GlucaGen Hypokit (DIN 02333627) currently available on the Canadian market.
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Unauthorized ExtenZe Sexual Enhancement Supplements May Pose Health Risks
Health Canada has seized the unauthorized sexual enhancement supplements "Male Enhancement ExtenZe" and "Women ExtenZe" (shown below) imported and sold by the Happy Paradise Adult Store in Burnaby, British Columbia.
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Unauthorized Health Product: "SeXXX DRIVE" May Pose Serious Health Risks
An unauthorized health product, "SeXXX DRIVE", promoted as a herbal supplement to enhance male sexual performance, was tested by Health Canada and found to contain undeclared "hydroxyhomosildenafil", a substance similar to the prescription medication sildenafil that may pose serious and potentially life-threatening health risks, particularly to people with heart problems.
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Health Canada Statement on Radiofrequency Energy and Wi-Fi Equipment
Based on scientific evidence, Health Canada has determined that exposure to low-level radiofrequency energy, such as that from Wi-Fi systems, is not dangerous to the public.
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"Fulda Unitang Herbs Sleep Plus": Unauthorized Herbal Sleep Aid May Pose Health Risks
"Fulda Unitang Herbs Sleep Plus", an unauthorized product promoted as an herbal sleep aid, has been found to contain high levels of the undeclared drug estazolam and may pose serious health risks to consumers.
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