| Europe cracks down on fake medications The battle against counterfeit medicines takes a big step forward as the European Parliament's public health panel cracks down on a fast-growing industry worth the equivalent of $14 billion Cdn a year in Europe alone. cbc.ca |
U.S. bans 'light' cigarette labels this month "Light" cigarettes are going up in smoke by the end of June in the U.S., but their names and packaging are getting a colourful makeover. cbc.ca |
Youth ban at tanning salons mulled by Victoria Going out to get a tan in Victoria could soon feel a lot like heading to the bar if a proposal to ban underage patrons from tanning salons is passed into law. cbc.ca |
Asthma deaths prompt Alta. probe The deaths of four people from asthma attacks within a two-week period in July have prompted an Alberta Health investigation. cbc.ca |
No chocolate milk ban in Ontario schools A proposal to ban large containers of chocolate milk from Ontario's schools will not be implemented, says the province's education minister. cbc.ca |