| Blood disorder checks suggested for P.E.I. Prince Edward Islanders are at a high risk of having Canada's most common genetic disorder, hemochromatosis, and more screening should be done, says a national society. cbc.ca |
Diabetes drug Avandia's risk concerns mount Seniors taking the Type 2 diabetes drug Avandia may be at increased risk of heart problems, strokes and death, according to research that adds to critics' calls to use an alternative treatment. cbc.ca |
H1N1 pandemic officially over: WHO The World Health Organization has declared that the H1N1 pandemic, which killed more than 18,000 people around the world and sparked mass vaccination programs, is over. cbc.ca |
Meridia diet pill vote split in U.S. Federal health advisers in the U.S. delivered a split opinion on whether to withdraw the diet pill Meridia due to evidence that it increases heart attack and stroke, with half voting to ban it and the others favoring new warnings and restricted distribution. cbc.ca |
New blood thinner raises safety flag A new blood thinner is easier to use to prevent clotting and strokes, but a pharmacist cautions it may pose serious heart risks for some patients. cbc.ca |