Tag: Canada
Suspend U.S. patents on medicines to fight U.S. tariffs
In the wake of the recent imposition of 25% tariffs on goods from Canada by the Trump administration, the Canadian government is responding with tariffs of its own. Amidst this escalating trade conflict, there...
Narcan: Over-the-Counter Lifesaving Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug
Narcan: The Groundbreaking Over-the-Counter Opioid Overdose Reversal DrugThe Food and Drug Administration has taken a monumental step in the fight against opioid overdoses by approving Narcan, a life-saving naloxone nasal spray, for over-the-counter use....
10 Common Over-The-Counter Drugs That Can Lead to Addiction
10 Common Over-The-Counter Drugs That Can Lead to AddictionGeorge Resch, known as TankSinatra on social media, recently shared his struggle with addiction to an over-the-counter nasal spray called Afrin. He mentioned on the...
What to Do If You Overdose on Weed: Expert Advice and Tips
Amber's Story: Overdosing on WeedAmber Herrin, a 19-year-old from Petal, Mississippi, had a terrifying experience with edibles when she decided to try them with a friend at the age of 17. After consuming three...
Understanding Fentanyl: A Comprehensive Guide to this Powerful Painkiller
Understanding the Dangers of Fentanyl: A Closer Look at this Lethal PainkillerFentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has been making headlines due to its increasing presence in the illegal drug market and its devastating impact...
Mysterious Bird Flu Case in British Columbia: What We Know So Far
Health officials in British Columbia, Canada, have concluded their investigation into a mysterious case of a teenager being infected with H5N1 bird flu. The province's public health officer, Bonnie Henry, announced that the investigation...
Mutations in H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in Canadian Teenager Highlight Risk
The H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a teenager in British Columbia has undergone mutational changes making it easier to infect people, according to scientists. The teenager remains in critical condition in the hospital,...
Mitigating Drug Shortages: Insights from a New Study on Canada
A recent study compared the likelihood of drug shortages in Canada and the United States and found that Canada was 40% less likely to experience meaningful shortages. The study analyzed 104 reports of supply...
Investigation Launched into Charles River’s Research Monkey Shipments to Canada
An investigation has been launched into the shipment of research monkeys by Charles River Laboratories to Canada. A charter company working for Charles River Laboratories was fined by Canadian authorities for improperly shipping long-tailed...