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Hormonal Birth Control Risk of Blood Clots

… Guidelines From The Medical Letter , 8(100): 89–96. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2011). FDA Drug Safety Communication: Updated information about the risk of … Guidelines From The Medical Letter , 8(100): 89–96. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2011). FDA Drug Safety …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… siding, wallboard and wires. They eat a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If … can also accidentally harm pets, wild animals, or even children. If after taking preventive measures, a rat problem …

Fibre and Your Health

… Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, whole grain foods, nuts and seeds, and dried beans, peas and lentils. Fibre can be either insoluble or soluble. Most foods have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… Vietnamese What is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora … infectious. People are infected by eating contaminated food or water. The parasite is not spread directly from … following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer HealthLinkBC File #85 …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… to the fats and oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to processed foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two … nerve function. Fats and oils add flavour and texture to foods and make you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat …

Eating habits

… habits, including how to start, stay on track and how a food journal can help: Healthy eating: Starting a plan for … habits Improving your eating habits (Government of Canada) Food journaling: How to keep track of what you eat Eating … culture and traditions part of healthy eating: Cultures, food traditions and healthy eating (Government of Canada) …

Clinical Trials

… with certain conditions or diseases. Researchers check the safety of the medicine or treatment, the best dose or … uses for the medicine, different ways to give it, or more safety information. For example, a medicine may be studied … Keep a written diary of your experience. Protecting your safety Every clinical trial in Canada must be approved and …

Lead paint and hazards

… and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of lead but … precautions can help minimize the risk. Follow these safety tips when removing lead-based paint from walls, … most importantly, a U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved respirator for dust, …

Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism

… footnote 1 Keep your distance from other people, especially children and pregnant women. Do not sit next to someone in a … Citations Sisson JC, et al. (2011). Radiation safety in the treatment of patients with thyroid diseases by … the American Thyroid Association Taskforce on Radioiodine Safety. Thyroid , 21(4): 335–346. Current as of: …

Radioactive Iodine Treatment

… footnote 1 Keep your distance from other people, especially children and pregnant women. Do not sit next to someone in a … Citations Sisson JC, et al. (2011). Radiation safety in the treatment of patients with thyroid diseases by … the American Thyroid Association Taskforce on Radioiodine Safety. Thyroid , 21(4): 335–346. Adaptation Date: …