Kate Spade’s Death Ignites Concern About Rising Suicide Rate
Posted onAt least 45,000 Americans commit suicide every year, often tied to mental health issues or substance abuse.
Month: June 2018
Important sunscreen safety tips for Canadians
Posted onHealth Canada is in the process of reviewing the safety of various sunscreen products and will share the results in the coming weeks. The Department will take immediate action and inform Canadians should a safety concern be identified with any sunscreen product sold in Canada.
Demulen 30 birth control pills: Packages containing broken or chipped pills
Posted on Pfizer Canada Inc. has notified Health Canada that it has received complaints of broken or chipped pills involving Demulen 30, a prescription birth control pill. Health Canada has previously communicated on similar issues involving two other brands of birth control pills. Health Canada continues to remind women to check their packages of birth control pills and to report problems if they see them. If you notice anything unusual in the package, such as missing or damaged pills, you should return the package to the pharmacy for replacement as soon as possible. Skipping a dose because the pill is missing, or taking a damaged (for example, chipped or fragmented) pill, may increase the risk of pregnancy because less active ingredient may be taken. It is important to get a replacement package as soon as possible to avoid missing any doses. 
Domestic Violence’s Overlooked Damage: Concussion And Brain Injury
Posted onWomen are at high risk for getting concussions from domestic violence. A neurologist and a social worker have paired up to try to get women the specialized medical help and counseling they need.