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Injectable peptides touted as new fountain of youth. But the science isn't there
Crocodile dung. Tapeworms. Raw meat facials. Yes, at some point in history these wildly popular — and wildly unproven — treatments were how people tried to stay young. Right now, plenty of influencers will tell you that injectable peptides are the answer. But the scientists? Not so much. Source link
CFIA announces recalls for salads, cheeses and meal kits over listeria concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced recalls due to possible listeria contamination affecting products including salads, cheese and meal kits. Source link
Forget bilingual status for hospitals, we want access to Ontario care, western Quebecers say
As the health authority in Quebec’s Abitibi-Témiscamingue region pushes for official bilingual status for its southernmost health facilities to improve access for English speakers, residents say bigger accessibility issues stem from a policy change implemented last year that created a barrier to accessing health care in Ontario. Source link
2 deaths after giving plasma in Winnipeg not linked to donation process: Health Canada
The federal health regulator said Friday its assessment found no evidence of a machine malfunction and the equipment performed as expected, wrote Health Canada spokesperson Mark Johnson in an emailed statement. Source link
Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade
Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease, a rare but dangerous bacterial infection, have hit the highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade. This rapidly-progressing illness can cause meningitis, sepsis or even death, and children and young adults often bear the brunt. Source link
New Fort St. John doctors to take thousands off waiting list
Dr. Manraj Khangura and Dr. Haroon Ahmed are international medical graduates finishing up their two years of residency training in the city. They will take on 3,000 new patients starting in September. Source link
Workers quit emergency care for Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable after CRA audit
A private company that’s received more than $184 million in public funds over the past eight years to care for some of Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable people is now losing workers so quickly, remaining workers say it’s a major safety issue. Source link
In death, this 'brave' teen goalie from a First Nation in Ontario saved many lives by donating her organs
Anisabeth Kaiya Danis Waswa-Rae of North Caribou Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario was used to making saves as a goaltender from the time she was six years old. Now, the 18-year-old, who went by Kaiya, is being honoured for helping save several lives through her desire to become an organ donor. Here’s what the […]
Ottawa to spend $15M to help build 2 mental health treatment centres for first responders
The federal government will contribute $15 million to the construction of two new treatment facilities in Greater Toronto Area for first responders who are dealing with post-traumatic stress injuries. Source link
Health Canada slaps new conditions on plasma donation company Grifols, still reviewing 2 Winnipeg deaths
Health Canada has slapped new terms and conditions on all of a company’s paid plasma centres after multiple failed inspections where the regulator found “recurring, systemic deficiencies.” Source link