Actor Daveigh Chase is dead at 35 after meningitis. What is it?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines meningitis as “inflammation (swelling) of the lining of the brain and spinal cord.” …
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Category: Health Canada
Lactantia milk sold at Costco recalled for too much Vitamin A and D
Triggered on June 5, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. …
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Costco’s Kirkland Signature women’s multivitamin recalled for metal pieces
Health Canada is advising consumers to consult health-care providers before discontinuing personal use of the affected product, or for any health concerns. …
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Canada adds Ebola screening at airports as Ontario test comes back negative
Dr. Joss Reimer said the testing was done proactively after an individual returned from Ethiopia and reported symptoms ‘consistent with a range of illnesses.’ …
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B.C. health officials update public on rare hantavirus exposure cases
B.C.’s top doctor is expected to provide an update on Canadians isolating after exposure to a rare hantavirus strain linked to an Antarctic cruise ship. …
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Saskatoon infectious disease lab searches for hantavirus treatment
Research from a Saskatoon-based infectious disease lab looks at the difference in the immune response between humans and rodents to identify a treatment approach for hantavirus. …
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‘Hopeful milestone’: Health Canada approves 2nd drug to slow Alzheimer’s
This is the second disease-slowing drug for Alzheimer’s that has been approved in Canada, after Health Canada approved lecanemab, commercially known as Leqembi, in October 2025. …
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Health Canada approves country’s 1st generic version of Ozempic
The injectable semaglutide medication is manufactured by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in India and is approved for the once-weekly treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults. …
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With Canada approving 1st generic semaglutide, how will costs compare?
Manufactured by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in India, the injectable medication has been approved for once-a-week treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults. …
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