24 stories tagged #Health Canada

  1. Saskatchewan MP Proposes Legislation to Expand Psilocybin Therapy Access
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    Saskatchewan MP Proposes Legislation to Expand Psilocybin Therapy Access

    A new Canadian bill seeks to bypass bureaucratic hurdles for psilocybin-assisted therapy, allowing direct prescriptions for PTSD and depression treatment.

    4d ago 1 min read
  2. Canada MAID Decade Review: Key Statistics and Mental Health Policy Delays
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    Canada MAID Decade Review: Key Statistics and Mental Health Policy Delays

    Health Canada data reveals over 76,000 medically assisted deaths since 2016. Cancer remains the primary condition as mental illness eligibility faces continued legislative delays until 2027.

    6d ago 2 min read
  3. World-First Exosome Therapy Achieves Remarkable Burn Recovery Results in Ontario
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    World-First Exosome Therapy Achieves Remarkable Burn Recovery Results in Ontario

    Hamilton Health Sciences successfully treated a severe burn patient using exosomes, marking a global medical first that accelerated healing and eliminated the need for facial skin grafts.

    6d ago 1 min read
  4. Parliamentary Report Weighs MAID Expansion for Mental Illness After Decade of Legalization
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    Parliamentary Report Weighs MAID Expansion for Mental Illness After Decade of Legalization

    A key parliamentary committee is set to release findings on extending medical assistance in dying to Canadians suffering solely from mental illness, as the nation marks 10 years of the practice.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. U.S. Opioid Deaths Drop 23%, but Officials Caution Against Complacency
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    U.S. Opioid Deaths Drop 23%, but Officials Caution Against Complacency

    U.S. federal health officials report a 23% decline in opioid-related deaths last year, driven by naloxone and supply changes, but emphasize the crisis remains complex and fragile.

    last wk. 1 min read
  6. Health Canada Recalls TheKiddoSpace Toys Over Safety Hazards
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    Health Canada Recalls TheKiddoSpace Toys Over Safety Hazards

    Multiple Chinese-made children's toys recalled in Canada due to choking, chemical, and burn risks. No injuries reported.

    3w ago 1 min read
  7. Costco Recalls Kirkland Women's Multivitamins Over Metal Fragments
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    Costco Recalls Kirkland Women's Multivitamins Over Metal Fragments

    Health Canada announces recall of Kirkland Signature Women 50+ multivitamins due to potential metal pieces in bottles.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Generic Semaglutide Hits Canadian Pharmacies This Week at Lower Cost
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    Generic Semaglutide Hits Canadian Pharmacies This Week at Lower Cost

    First generic semaglutide arrives in Canadian pharmacies at a fraction of the brand-name cost.

    last mo. 1 min read