Canada has approved a new oral HIV self-test for sale — a development that public health experts say could play a critical role in earlier diagnosis, improved access to testing, and progress toward eliminating HIV as a public health threat by 2030.
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Safe Ramadan Fasting With Medical Conditions: What You Should Know Before You Begin
Ramadan is a sacred month of spiritual reflection, discipline, and community. Fasting from dawn to sunset is deeply meaningful — but for individuals with medical conditions, safe participation requires advance planning and professional guidance.
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Can Love Mend a Broken Heart? Evidence Shows Strong Relationships Support Heart Health
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Valentine’s Day is often associated with flowers, cards, and romantic gestures — but emerging cardiovascular research suggests that love and relationship quality may also play a meaningful role in heart health and recovery.
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Health Canada Recall Alert: MAR-Amlodipine 5 mg — What Patients Need to Know and How Centrum Pharmacy Protects You
Centrum Pharmacy continuously monitors Health Canada advisories, recalls, and safety notices as part of our medication safety and quality assurance program. When alerts are issued, our team immediately reviews affected products, lot numbers, and suppliers to determine whether any of our patients could be impacted.
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Heart Health Month in Canada: How Your Pharmacist Supports a Healthy Heart
February is Heart Health Month in Canada, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease — one of the leading causes of illness nationwide. Maintaining a healthy heart goes beyond doctor visits alone. Your pharmacist plays an essential role in supporting heart health, particularly when it comes to managing conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension).
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
At Centrum Pharmacy, we’re proud to recognize the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a United Nations‑designated day celebrating the critical contributions of women scientists and innovators around the world.
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Trying to Lose Weight? Protect Your Muscle — Not Just the Number on the Scale
Weight loss medications, structured diet plans, and lifestyle programs are helping more Canadians reduce excess weight than ever before. Newer options — including GLP-1 medications — have changed how obesity and metabolic health are managed. But there is an important clinical detail many people don’t realize:
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Melatonin in Children: What the Latest Evidence Means for Parents and Why Professional Guidance Matters
Across North America, more parents are turning to melatonin to help their children fall asleep. It is widely available over the counter and often perceived as “natural” and therefore harmless. However, new high-quality evidence published in JAMA highlights an important reality: for most young children with typical neurological development, there is limited evidence that melatonin provides meaningful long-term benefit, and there are growing safety concerns.
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Avoiding the “Pepto Mix-Up”: A Safety Guide for Parents
At Centrum Pharmacy, we know that when your child is unwell, you want relief fast. However, a common and dangerous mistake is reaching for the wrong bottle of Pepto-Bismol. Regular Pepto-Bismol (Liquid or Original) contains bismuth subsalicylate, an ingredient that must be avoided in children under 12.
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World Cancer Day
At Centrum Pharmacy, we recognize World Cancer Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness, promoting prevention, and supporting those affected by cancer. Access to timely medication, screenings, and pharmacist-guided care can make a real difference in treatment outcomes. We encourage our community to stay informed about cancer prevention strategies, like regular exercise and limiting alcohol intake, to maintain regular check-ups, and to seek guidance from healthcare professionals. Together, we can support patients, families, and caregivers while promoting early detection and healthy living.
