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Children’s cereals promise breakfast fun and nutrition, but are still high in sugar

Many of us have grown up hearing the mantra that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet cereals for kids fall short of that standard. That is the takeaway of my new research study analyzing child-targeted cereals in Canada.

The Conversation

Three-year-old girl dies after bouncy castle became airborne at party

Eleven other people were injured with six of them sent to hospital

The Independent UK

‘Your letter has been forwarded for consideration’: A health expert on 4 ways Ottawa and Alberta avoid accountability

I’m a pediatric neurologist. Over four months in 2026, I wrote 16 parallel letters via email to the Alberta and federal governments on eight public policy topics. The letters were individually written, evidence-based and non-partisan, but relevant to current political discourse in Alberta.

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Canada faces calls for investigation into death of woman after plasma donation

International student Rodiyat Alabede, 22, died due to a ‘perfect storm’ of lax safety protocols, advocates say

The Guardian - US

The peptide problem: Hype is outrunning the evidence

Health Canada recently warned Canadians not to buy or inject unauthorized peptide drugs sold online, naming products that include BPC-157, CJC-1295, ipamorelin, TB-500 and retatrutide.

The Conversation

22-year-old foreign student dies after donating plasma in Canada: 'No correlation between passing and…'

A 22‑year‑old Nigerian international student has died in Canada after donating plasma at a paid collection centre, and federal health authorities are now investigating the case.

The Times of India

Two people die after donating plasma at Canadian clinics under federal investigation

Company that runs the sites says it has ‘no reason to believe there is a correlation between the donors’ passing and plasma donation’

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Canada's Government-Dominated Health Care Chokes Access to New Drugs

Price controls and regulatory burdens make the market unattractive for pharmaceutical companies.

Reason

Why drug approval in Canada should not rely on foreign regulators

Without much fanfare, Health Canada announced in the Canada Gazette Part 1 on Dec. 22, 2025 that it was beginning a 70-day consultation period on using the decisions of foreign drug regulators such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to approve new…

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In drug trials, lack of oversight of research ethics boards could put Canadian patients at risk

New drug approvals by Health Canada are based on the results of clinical trials. But before clinical trials can go ahead, they need to be approved by ethics committees known as Research Ethics Boards (REBs).

The Conversation

New drugmakers could soon offer ‘£20-a-month’ Ozempic-style weight-loss jabs

Firm Novo Nordisk’s global patent is set to expire in parts of the world from early 2026, allowing cut-price ‘own-label’ versions of Wegovy and Ozempic to be sold, according to reports

The Independent UK

Moderna Stock Is Trading Higher Friday: What's Going On?

Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) shares are trading higher Friday after the company received Health Canada approval for the updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Benzinga

There is no known cure for ALS, but medical tourism exploits desperation for profit

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurological disorder of unknown cause, in which motor nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord that transmit signals to muscles progressively degenerate. This weakens limbs and affects speech, swallowing and ultimately the ability to breathe, resulting in death, typically within just a…

The Conversation

Over 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths

More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold in the U.S. and Canada since 2002 are being recalled

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The ultra-processed foods that appear healthy but are quietly doing harm

UPFs are readily available, very popular and often hard to resist, especially when people are feeling pressed for time

The Conversation

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere — and they’re quietly raising health risks

It’s not exactly news that junk food isn’t healthy.

The Conversation

New recommendations for regulating neurotechnology in Canada include protecting Indigenous rights

With Canada’s federal election behind us, we can now focus on a renewed commitment to our values and to economic growth. Both entail a commitment to the health and well-being of Canadians.

Salon

New changes to nutrition labels

"The Canadian government's new policy requiring front-of-package nutrition symbols aims to guide consumers"

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Front-of-package food labels: A path to healthier choices

The way you see nutrition labels on food packaging is about to change. By 2025, new front-of-package labels will start appearing on grocery store shelves, and by January 2026, they’ll be mandatory.

The Conversation

How Justin Trudeau’s resignation could affect the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Justin Trudeau’s resignation raises questions about the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).

The Conversation

Want to live longer and save money? Online app can help calculate your benefits from cutting back on alcohol

Dry January is a time when many people think about taking a break from alcohol and giving their liver a rest. But what does that look like in terms of individual benefits? What if you knew how many minutes of life you could potentially regain by skipping that last drink,…

International Business Times

Canada Records 50,000 Opioid Overdose Deaths Since 2016

Nearly 50,000 people in Canada died of an apparent opioid overdose from January 2016 to June 2024, with fentanyl playing an increasingly prominent role in fatalities, the national health agency said Monday.

Al Jazeera

Canada records almost 50,000 deaths from fentanyl since 2016

The highly addictive opioid is behind an increasing number of deaths in Canada, according to the government.

Benzinga

Only 3% Of Cannabis Consumed In Canada Came From Illicit Sources, National Survey Shows

Discover key insights from the Canadian Cannabis Survey 2024: legal access soars, smoking declines, and youth usage remains stable. Learn more about evolving cannabis trends in Canada.

Benzinga

Health Canada Cuts $14.6M From Cannabis Program Amid Federal Austerity

Health Canada faces CA$20.5M in cannabis program cuts over 3 years, raising concerns for the legal market amid federal inaction.

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