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Health Canada Launches the Translated Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide for First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Four Aboriginal Languages
Today, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, is pleased to announce that Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Métis is now available in four Aboriginal languages.

Unapproved Health Product, “POWER-MAX” May Pose Serious Health Risks
Health Canada is warning Canadians that an unapproved health product that contains sildenafil, a prescription medication was found on the Canadian market in Ontario.

Government of Canada Completes Assessments for 14 Additional Substances under the Chemicals Management Plan
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment, today released the final screening assessment reports, and, where applicable, the proposed risk management approach documents for 14 substances assessed in Batch 7 of the Chemicals Management Plan.

Government of Canada Supports Improvements to the Postgraduate Medical Education System
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today announced federal funding of over $1.5 million to the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) to strengthen the postgraduate medical education system. The funding will help provide physicians in training with the necessary skills to meet the health care needs of Canadians.

Government of Canada Supports Improvements to the Postgraduate Medical Education System
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today announced federal funding of over $1.5 million to the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) to strengthen the postgraduate medical education system. The funding will help provide physicians in training with the necessary skills to meet the health care needs of Canadians.

Tian Yang Xu Huo Oral Ulcer Capsule
The Singapore Health Sciences Authority issued a recall notice for one batch (batch number 0812003, expiry date 11.2011) of this product after it was found to contain undeclared aristolochic acid, a naturally occurring toxic substance associated with serious health risks such as kidney failure and cancer.

STRO Emperor Capsules
The Irish Medicines Board warned consumers not to buy or use this product because it contains undeclared Tadalafil. Tadalafil is a prescription drug and should only be taken under the supervision of a health care practitioner.

65 products sold through Bodybuilding.com
The FDA informed consumers of a voluntary recall by Bodybuilding.com of 65 bodybuilding products as these products may contain anabolic steroids. In Canada, anabolic steroids are controlled substances and are therefore only legally available by prescription. They should only be taken under the supervision of a health care practitioner.