A test of dark chocolate found traces of lead and cadmium. Do you need to give it up?
A test of dark chocolate found traces of lead and cadmium. Do you need to give it up?
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(Stephanie Dubois/ CBC News) — For years, dark chocolate has been touted as good for you, in moderation.

Research has shown that there can be benefits for your heart, cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

Those are all still true, but a report published in December looking  …

Medicago’s homegrown, plant-based COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada
Medicago’s homegrown, plant-based COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada
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(Lauren Pelley/ CBC News) — Medicago’s plant-based COVID-19 vaccine is now approved by Health Canada, which will soon give Canadians the option of getting a homegrown shot against SARS-CoV-2.

Regulators announced the decision to allow its use for adults 18 to 64 years of age on Thursday, making  …

Health Canada issues warning against using ivermectin de-wormer to treat COVID-19
Health Canada issues warning against using ivermectin de-wormer to treat COVID-19
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(Sean Boynton/ Global News) — Health Canada is warning the public not to use the deworming drug ivermectin to treat COVID-19, particularly the version that is used for animals.

The health agency said Tuesday that it has “received concerning reports of the use of veterinary ivermectin to prevent or treat” the novel  …