| Oral health of Canadians improved in 30 years Nearly three-quarters of Canadians see a dentist each year, but 17 per cent report avoiding dentists because of cost, Health Canada reports. cbc.ca |
Fake Tamiflu poses health risk A drug being advertised on the internet as 'Generic Tamiflu' is not the real deal and could pose a health risk to anyone allergic to penicillin, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. cbc.ca |
Calcium pills may raise heart attack risk The value of taking calcium supplements to ward off osteoporosis has been called into question by a report that suggests the practice could lead to an increased risk of heart attacks. cbc.ca |
Green tea antioxidant claims misleading: FDA U.S. health regulators have issued warnings to the makers of Canada Dry ginger ale and Lipton tea for making unsubstantiated nutritional claims about their green tea-flavoured beverages. cbc.ca |
Aglukkaq calls for voluntary cadmium ban The federal government is calling on manufacturers and distributors to stop selling children's jewelry containing the toxic chemical cadmium. cbc.ca |