Tag: Canada

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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...