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Cancer-causing chemical benzene found in popular acne products: U.S. lab – National

Cancer-causing chemical benzene found in popular acne products: U.S. lab – National

A U.S. lab says it has detected benzene, a chemical that causes cancer, in several popular, over-the-counter acne products including those from brands like Clearasil, ProActiv, Walmart and Clinique, among others. Valisure, an independent lab whose discovery of benzene in dry shampoo in 2022 prompted the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada

Can your doctor dump you as a patient for going to a walk-in clinic? – National

Can your doctor dump you as a patient for going to a walk-in clinic? – National

Seeking prompt diagnosis at a walk-in clinic can be a benefit for patients, sparing them potential wait for a family doctor appointment, especially as many provinces grapple with physician shortages. However, this convenience can come at a cost for primary physicians who may financially bear the brunt of the decision.Depending on where you live in

Opioid 25 times more powerful than fentanyl detected in Quebec City region

Opioid 25 times more powerful than fentanyl detected in Quebec City region

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 11, 2024 10:50 am Updated February 11, 2024 11:46 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A synthetic opioid 25 times more powerful than fentanyl has made its way to the Quebec City region, where public health officials reported Saturday they have detected