CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it received a notice of licence suspension from Health Canada, which has been investigating the cannabis company for allegedly cultivating pot…
Congo police detain former health minster in Ebola funds probe
Police in Congo have detained Former Minister of Health Oly Ilunga amid an investigation into the use of Ebola funds from foreign donors, they stated…
China considering halting all meat products from Canada over fake veterinary health certificates
China is considering halting all meat imports from Canada starting Wednesday after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency notified China that it had discovered a number…
No tax on sugary drinks in federal Liberal platform, says health minister
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has no intention of introducing a tax on sugary beverages to fight obesity, despite calls from within the party to…
Fort McMurray couple prepares to ride across Canada for mental health
A Fort McMurray couple is getting ready to set out across Canada on a motorcycle in an attempt to raise awareness for mental-health supports. David Hynes…
‘Stem cell’ therapies offered at private clinics need to be approved as drugs, Health Canada says
This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning.…
Israeli president cuts short state visit to Canada due to wife’s ailing health
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has cut short his state visit to Canada and is returning to Israel to be with his sick wife. Rivlin arrived in Canada on…
Health Canada starts releasing protected drug and medical device data
Data about medical devices and drugs that used to be carefully guarded by Health Canada is starting to be posted online. The information includes clinical…
Health authority confirms 2 more measles cases in B.C. Lower Mainland
There are two more cases of confirmed measles in the Lower Mainland, according to the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. The health authority says the new…
Vancouver Coastal Health confirms 2 new cases of measles
Two new cases of measles have been identified in B.C.’s Lower Mainland, according to Vancouver Coastal Health. The health authority has determined that one of…