January 2010 - Posts

• Some fibre products pose choking hazard

  Canadians taking natural health products containing the ingredient glucomannan should take it with a full glass of water or other fluid to avoid a choking risk, Health Canada advises. Read More... Posted Jan 29 2010, 01:00 PM by CBC | Health News

• Vaccine stops TB in African HIV trial

  An experimental vaccine helps prevent tuberculosis in people infected with HIV, researchers have found. Read More... Posted Jan 29 2010, 12:42 PM by CBC | Health News

• Charest may face asbestos protests in India

  Quebec Premier Jean Charest will face protests over the province's continued exportation of asbestos when he arrives in India on Sunday, according to reports. Read More... Posted Jan 29 2010, 11:13 AM by CBC | Health News

• Sask. radiologist can't work until skills proven

  A Saskatchewan doctor whose work in radiology was found lacking can not practice until he meets qualification standards, the College of Physicians and Surgeons for the province says. Read More... Posted Jan 29 2010, 10:22 AM by CBC | Health News

• Children's health website gets $4.5M

  A website that offers parents and children comprehensive and easy to understand information on children's health will receive $4.5 million in federal funding over three years. Read More... Posted Jan 29 2010, 09:23 AM by CBC | Health News

• Bill Gates pledges $10B US for vaccines for poor

  The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will increase its spending on vaccines for poor countries to $10 billion US over the next decade, the couple announced Friday. Read More... Posted Jan 29 2010, 08:52 AM by CBC | Health News

• Princess and Frog jewelry recalled in U.S. over cadmium

  Federal consumer safety regulators in the U.S. have announced a recall of The Princess and The Frog movie-themed children's pendants, citing high levels of the toxic heavy metal cadmium. Read More... Posted Jan 29 2010, 08:08 AM by CBC | Health News

• New morning-after pill works for up to 5 days

  A new type of morning-after pill is more effective than the most widely used drug at preventing pregnancies in women who had unprotected sex and also works longer, for up to five days, a new study says. Read More... Posted Jan 29 2010, 05:01 AM by CBC | Health News

• N.L. children-in-care costs skyrocket

  Newfoundland and Labrador's latest financial audit is raising eyebrows over the amount of money spent to house young people under state care, and the lack of paperwork documenting the services. Read More... Posted Jan 29 2010, 04:03 AM by CBC | Health News

• Irritable bowel mutations uncovered in Walkerton

  There are genetic risk factors behind irritable bowel syndrome that occur after an infection, say researchers studying residents sickened by tainted water in Walkerton, Ont. Read More... Posted Jan 28 2010, 01:09 PM by CBC | Health News

• Calgary obstetrician admits to misconduct

  A Calgary obstetrician who inappropriately induced labour, ignored a fetus's abnormal heart rate, and conducted an "unnecessarily distressing" pelvic exam has agreed to close his office. Read More... Posted Jan 28 2010, 11:19 AM by CBC | Health News

• Doctor behind autism-vaccine scare censured

  A British doctor who claimed links between a common children's vaccine and autism failed in his duties and acted against the interest of the children in his care, disciplinary panel rules. Read More... Posted Jan 28 2010, 10:46 AM by CBC | Health News

• Changes to medical education prescribed

  Canada's medical schools need to adapt to reflect changes in how doctors work, according to a new repot. Read More... Posted Jan 28 2010, 10:02 AM by CBC | Health News

• Nuisance 911 case under review

  The Crown is reviewing its case against a Nova Scotia woman charged with making hundreds of false 911 calls. Read More... Posted Jan 28 2010, 09:48 AM by CBC | Health News

• Extra pounds may extend life of seniors: study

  Mildly overweight adults over the age of 70 were less likely to die by their 80s than those considered normal weight, Australian researchers have found. Read More... Posted Jan 28 2010, 09:06 AM by CBC | Health News

• Vancouver hospitals prep for Olympic births

  Hospitals in Vancouver are making plans to ensure pregnant women don't end up giving birth while stuck in Olympic-induced traffic chaos. Read More... Posted Jan 28 2010, 06:59 AM by CBC | Health News

• Canada sends 5 million doses of H1N1 vaccine to WHO

  Canada is donating five million doses of H1N1 vaccine to the World Health Organization for use in developing countries. Read More... Posted Jan 28 2010, 05:28 AM by CBC | Health News

• Veterans Affairs looks to dogs to help stress disorder

  Dogs could be an integral part of the ongoing treatment of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, and Veterans Affairs is looking into the potential. Read More... Posted Jan 28 2010, 01:50 AM by CBC | Health News

• Psychotherapy reduces repeat ER trips

  A staff psychologist has helped an emergency room in Halifax to reduce visits and provide relief for patients whose physical symptoms have no medical explanation. Read More... Posted Jan 28 2010, 12:06 AM by CBC | Health News

• Ottawa paramedics learning to treat police dogs

  Paramedics are often the first people on the scene when a police officer is injured in the line of duty, but if a new program in Ottawa is successful, a group of paramedics will be using their skills to treat injured police dogs as well. Read More... Posted Jan 27 2010, 03:13 PM by CBC | Health News

• New exercise targets might scare Canadians

  Canadians may need more exercise than thought to stay slim and fit: at least 60 to 90 minutes of exercise every day. Read More... Posted Jan 27 2010, 01:43 PM by CBC | Health News

• Government hasn't acted on listeriosis: groups

  Six months after an investigation into the tragic listeriosis outbreak recommended a wholesale evaluation of the food-safety system, the government has yet to act, food inspectors and a consumers group say. Read More... Posted Jan 27 2010, 10:38 AM by CBC | Health News

• Intense blood sugar treatment risky

  Aggressively treating some people with Type 2 diabetes to lower their blood sugar levels may increase the risk of premature death, researchers have found. Read More... Posted Jan 27 2010, 10:21 AM by CBC | Health News

• Parents find expert to assess baby on life-support

  An Alberta judge has given the parents of a brain-damaged infant more time to get his condition assessed by an independent expert before he is taken off life-support. Read More... Posted Jan 27 2010, 08:46 AM by CBC | Health News

• Pharmacists Can Offer Broader Prescribing Services

  Recent changes to the pharmacy regulations will broaden the ability of pharmacists to provide prescription medications to better serve Nova Scotians. Read More... Posted Jan 27 2010, 08:40 AM by Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health

• Defibrillators called for in all arenas

  All arenas across Canada should have defibrillators, says one of the country's top life-saving societies. Read More... Posted Jan 27 2010, 08:39 AM by CBC | Health News

• Antidepressants linked to breastfeeding delay

  New mothers taking common antidepressants may have a delay in lactation and need extra support to breastfeed, researchers say. Read More... Posted Jan 27 2010, 07:52 AM by CBC | Health News

• No budget freeze for Ontario hospitals: premier

  Premier Dalton McGuinty says Ontario hospitals won't face a spending freeze when the government announces its spring budget. Read More... Posted Jan 27 2010, 07:14 AM by CBC | Health News

• Weights flex seniors' cognitive muscles

  Resistance training can slow seniors' cognitive decline as well as improve their strength and mobility, researchers in B.C. say. Read More... Posted Jan 27 2010, 05:42 AM by CBC | Health News

• Quebec MDs ask for pay to volunteer in Haiti

  Quebec orthopedists heading to Haiti to volunteer in relief efforts want to be paid their normal daily $800 wage. Read More... Posted Jan 27 2010, 03:20 AM by CBC | Health News

• Prison staff failed to help suicidal inmate, inquest hears

  An inquest into the death of an aboriginal prisoner heard Tuesday that corrections officials were aware of his history of depression and suicide attempts, but he never got the help he needed. Read More... Posted Jan 26 2010, 02:28 PM by CBC | Health News

• Notice To The Media - January 25, 2010

  Kitchener Centre Member of Parliament Stephen Woodward will make an important funding announcement on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health at the Mosaic Counselling and Family Services in Kitchener. Read More... Posted Jan 26 2010, 01:57 PM by Canada News Centre - Health Canada Filed under: Information and Communications

• Long-distance caregiving costly: StatsCan

  Caring for elderly parents, paticularly in cases where they live far away, can exact a steep financial toll on family members, suggests new data from Statistics Canada. Read More... Posted Jan 26 2010, 12:14 PM by CBC | Health News

• Doctor investigated for experimental cancer treatment

  A suspended Winnipeg doctor is at the centre of another controversy after he allegedly gave an experimental treatment to a dying friend. Read More... Posted Jan 26 2010, 10:14 AM by CBC | Health News

• FDA announces recall of 2 million needles

  U.S. federal health officials announced the recall of two million medical needles Tuesday because of a risk they can push bits of silicone into patients' bodies. Read More... Posted Jan 26 2010, 09:08 AM by CBC | Health News

• Ontario's organ transplants grew in 2009

  Ontario's organ transplants reached a record number in 2009, according to the Trillium Gift of Life Network. Read More... Posted Jan 26 2010, 07:32 AM by CBC | Health News

• P.E.I. methadone program nearly doubles

  There are almost twice as many people getting addiction treatment through P.E.I.'s methadone program than there were 18 months ago. Read More... Posted Jan 26 2010, 07:16 AM by CBC | Health News

• High blood pressure linked to dementia

  Controlling blood pressure may be the best protection yet known against dementia, new research suggests. Read More... Posted Jan 26 2010, 07:03 AM by CBC | Health News

• CHEO cancels surgeries due to virus

  The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario is cancelling a small number of elective surgeries due to a jump in the volume of children showing up at the emergency room. Read More... Posted Jan 26 2010, 03:48 AM by CBC | Health News

• Wooden toilet seats may irritate kids' skin

  Wooden toilet seats, especially those cleaned with harsh chemicals, can take their toll on children, leading to skin rashes that can become infected, a small study suggests. Read More... Posted Jan 25 2010, 01:37 PM by CBC | Health News

• Childhood cancer gene search to start

  Researchers plan to map all the genes in childhood tumours to identify mutations that give rise to the cancers. Read More... Posted Jan 25 2010, 01:02 PM by CBC | Health News

• Kids' calorie toll lower with labelled menus

  Parents choose lower-calorie options for their children at fast-food restaurants when nutritional information is available on the menu, U.S. researchers have found. Read More... Posted Jan 25 2010, 12:52 PM by CBC | Health News

• Lysol steam mops recalled over burn risk

  About 8,700 Lysol Steam Cleaning Mops have been recalled in Canada after reports of hot water spurting out and burning at least two users. Read More... Posted Jan 25 2010, 12:29 PM by CBC | Health News

• Being cold boosts healthy hormone

  An Ottawa researcher has found that a little shivering boosts levels of a cholesterol-lowering and cancer-fighting protein. Read More... Posted Jan 25 2010, 11:18 AM by CBC | Health News

• Calgary's 911 centre to track cellphone callers

  Emergency operators in Calgary will soon be able to trace cellphone calls within a few metres of the caller's location. Read More... Posted Jan 25 2010, 09:05 AM by CBC | Health News

• Inuit preschoolers often go hungry: study

  Seventy per cent of Inuit preschoolers in Nunavut live in homes where there isn't enough food, a situation with implications for children's development, says a McGill University researcher. Read More... Posted Jan 25 2010, 05:56 AM by CBC | Health News

• Unhealthy habits erase heart disease progress

  The growing number of young adult Canadians with high blood pressure and other risk factors will place an unprecedented burden on society that threatens progress made in treating heart disease, according to a new report. Read More... Posted Jan 25 2010, 04:53 AM by CBC | Health News

• China finds more melamine in milk products

  More dairy products tainted with melamine have been pulled from store shelves in southern China, calling into question the effectiveness of a crackdown after the baby formula scandal in 2008. Read More... Posted Jan 25 2010, 04:42 AM by CBC | Health News

• P.E.I. doctor sees increase in methadone babies

  The number of newborns going through methadone withdrawal on P.E.I. is causing problems in Island hospitals. Read More... Posted Jan 25 2010, 02:22 AM by CBC | Health News

• Sens hope to push repeat button in Boston

  Another Beantown beatdown might not be in the cards, but the Ottawa Senators have to be considered the favourites for their second game in six days in Boston. Read More... Posted Jan 23 2010, 04:41 AM by CBC | Health News