Patient Lifestyle

Further to a recent recall of RestoraLAX 45+10, Health Canada is advising Canadians that Bayer Inc. is expanding its voluntary recall to include specific lots of RestoraLAX 30+7 Bonus Packs due to a potential choking hazard.

Dr. Iris Gorfinkel would like to see this information available through physician EMRs

Researchers find that more than 20% of low-risk patients get the test as part of their health exam

The Quebec government is hoping to offer free abortion pills later this year. "We believe women in this province do have a choice,'' said Health Minister Gaetan Barrette. "We've always been in favour of women having the right to decide for themselves and today we have a new option available.''

The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million into a one-year pilot project to encourage healthy, active living and hopefully reduce the onset of chronic diseases.

More than 500 Ontarians aged 27 to 101 have chosen medically assisted death since it became legal in Canada a little over one year ago, according to new statistics from Ontario's chief coroner.