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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Public Advisory - Virility for Men (Yi Li Xiao Capsule) contains an undeclared prescription drug and may pose serious health risks
OTTAWA, ON, June 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Summary Products: Virility for Men (Yi Li Xiao Capsule) Issue: Health products – Product safety What to do: Stop using this product immediately and consult your health care professional if you have health concerns. Affected products: Product NPN EXP Date Virility for Men (Yi Li Xiao Capsule) 80083930 2026/12 IssueHealth Canada is warning consumers not to use Virility for Men (Yi Li Xiao Capsule) because it may pose serious health risks. The product was authorized as a natural health product to help enhance physical capacity/performance (in cases of physical stress), but recent Health Canada laboratory testing found it contains tadalafil, a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, which was not listed on the product label. Tadalafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. It should not be used by individuals taking any kind of nitrate drug (e.g., nitroglycerine) since it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure. Individuals with heart problems are at increased risk of cardiovascular side effects such as heart attack, stroke, chest pain, high blood pressure, and abnormal heartbeat. Other possible side effects include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, and hearing loss. Natural health products must not contain prescription drugs. Prescription drugs should be used only under the advice and supervision of a healthcare professional because they are used to treat specific conditions and may cause serious side effects. Health Canada has suspended the product licence for Virility for Men (Yi Li Xiao Capsule, NPN 80083930) and the licence holder Yexin Likang International Health Inc. is recalling the product, which was distributed in Ontario. Health Canada is monitoring the effectiveness of the company's recall and will take appropriate and timely action if any new health risks are identified. What you should do Stop using Virility for Men (Yi Li Xiao Capsule). Consult your health care professional if you have used this product and have health concerns. Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada. Contact Yexin Likang International Health Inc. at frankzhangsap@ if you have questions about the recall. Également disponible en français SOURCE Health Canada (HC) View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
09-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
‘Serious health risks': Health Canada warns against ‘unauthorized' mood supplements
Health Canada is warning consumers about the 'serious health risks' potentially posed by some kinds of hormonal supplements for mood and stress. Published Tuesday, the advisory identifies the supplement "Natrol DHEA Mood & Stress," sold online and at two Alberta retail stores, as an 'unauthorized product.' 'Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a controlled substance that may pose serious health risks,' the notice reads. 'Unauthorized health products have not been approved by Health Canada, which means that they have not been assessed for safety, effectiveness and quality.' The department notes that DHEA can cause abnormally high levels of male and female hormones in the body and increased risk of fertility issues, acne and abnormal hair growth, as well as the risk of life-threatening conditions such as prostate and breast cancer. People with prior issues affecting their heart's rhythm, blood clotting and liver function should especially avoid DHEA, as well as those who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, Health Canada says. DHEA may also interact with certain psychiatric medications, intensify some mental health conditions and increase the risk of mania among people with mood disorders. According to Health Canada, the retailer, Retail Revolt, has halted sales and surrendered its inventory of the supplements, what the agency calls an 'illegal product.' Mood supplement (Health Canada) What to do with unauthorized products Health Canada is directing those who have purchased the supplements not to use them, and to consult a health-care provider with any concerns about previous use. Any side effects should be reported promptly to the department . As well, consumers in possession of the supplements should return the product to their pharmacy for safe disposal, and beware of purchasing unauthorized health products. 'Read product labels to verify that health products have been authorized for sale by Health Canada,' the notice warns. 'Authorized health products have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). You can also check whether products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database and Licensed Natural Health Product Database."
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Businesswoman, 40, dies after excruciatingly painful plastic surgery procedure at famed doctor's luxury clinic
A 40-year-old woman died after undergoing liposuction that was performed by a renowned plastic surgeon in Brazil. Natália Cavanellas, a well-known businesswoman, had the operation at San Gennaro Hospital in Mooca, São Paulo but went into cardiac arrest before she was declared dead, the São Paulo Department of Public Safety said. Cavanellas' sister told police that she 'received first aid, but did not survive.' The surgery was carried out by Dr. Edgar Lopez - who according to his website profile - claims to be an expert in high-definition liposuction, which is also known as liposculpture, and mammoplasty. Lopez also claimed to have been the first doctor in the South American nation to have used Renuvion, a minimal invasive technology that tightens the skin whether a person undergoes liposuction or not. Brazilian news outlet Metropoles reported that Lopez' private clinic, which is located in the São Paulo southern upscale neighborhood of Moema, was still open as of Tuesday. Cavanellas leaves behind her husband, whom she married in 2019, and the couple's three-year-old daughter. She ran her own public relations, marketing and events planning company, offering her support to a 'community with more than 800 businesswomen and executives'. In March, Cavanellas was honored by the São Paulo City Council as one of the 100 most successful women in business. Prior to going under the knife, Cavanellas shared a video clip of her birthday bash last week – the party also served as networking event for women. 'In a world full of superficial connections, I chose the opposite path: genuine, real relationships and connections,' she wrote. 'This is how NATworking came about, where networking meets entertainment, creating a lively and ideal environment for generating opportunities, business, partnerships and lasting friendships. 'Welcome to the fourth decade of my life! My purpose of connecting people and stories is growing stronger and stronger!' Cavanellas' death stunned a tight-knit community of businesswomen who looked up to her. 'Thank you for all the love you always showed us,' podcaster Scheila Santo wrote. 'Congratulations on a beautiful journey, inspiring so many women! I am sure your daughter is very proud of the mom you are.' 'Nat has always been, and always will be, a go-to for me,' Carla Pinheiros said. 'She was unique in networking, positioning, transforming events into remarkable experiences,' the communications adviser added. 'May her legacy live on in all that she built and inspired.' 'Nat I'm still in disbelief,' wrote Dr. Larissa Saib. 'Just a short while ago we were together celebrating your life. I can't understand why God took you now.' The Mayo Clinic considers liposuctions – a procedure where fat is removed from a specific part of the body and shapes the area – to be dangerous. The risks include internal puncture, infection, kidney and heart problems.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Alcohol advice in Wolverhampton after high number of deaths
Wolverhampton residents are being encouraged to consider the harmful effects of excessive drinking as part of Alcohol Awareness and hospital admission rates in the city for alcohol-specific conditions are both significantly above the national average, the council misuse service Recovery Near You and council services will be available at several locations in the city throughout the week offering advice and the harms caused by alcohol were a priority for the city, councillor Obaida Ahmed, cabinet member for health, wellbeing and community, said. "Many people like to drink alcohol from time to time, but it is important to do so in moderation because the harm caused by alcohol affects millions of people every year - leading not just to health problems but also causing financial worries, relationship breakdown and family difficulties," Ahmed data suggested that, of those living in the city who require support with their drinking, only about a quarter are currently engaged with support services, the authority 2023, it said it was reviewing its services after recording the highest rate of alcohol-specific deaths in the people died in Wolverhampton due to alcohol consumption in 2020, prompting the review, the council this year, the region's Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster reported almost 20,000 people were treated for drug and alcohol misuse in the West Midlands last and support locations:The Bob Jones Community Hub, Bromley Street - Tuesday 8 July from 10:00 and 14:00 BSTThe Hub, Railway Drive - Wednesday 9 July from 10:00 and 14:00 Recovery Hub Connaught Road - Thursday 10 July from 09:00 and 17:00 Duncan Street Primary Care Centre - Friday 11 July from 10:00 and 14:00Pennfields Medical Centre, Upper Zoar Street - Saturday 12 July from 10:00 and 14:00 Guru Nanak Sikh Temple, Wednesfield on Sunday 13 July from 10:00 and 14:00 Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Surprising Reason Americans Are Still Struggling to Get Off the Couch
Americans were sitting less—until the pandemic hit. From 2013 to early 2020, the average amount of time spent sedentary was on a steady decline, according to a JAMA research letter. Then came lockdowns, remote work, and closed gyms. Now, five years later, we're still not moving the way we used to. The surprising part? It's not the pandemic itself that's holding us back. It's what we kept from that time: virtual meetings, delivery apps, and digital convenience that eliminate nearly all incidental movement. Between 2017 and 2020, average sedentary time hovered around 5.9 hours per day. Despite reopening efforts and a return to daily routines, Americans today are still logging six hours of sitting time daily, and that number hasn't budged since 2021. Experts believe the technology we adopted during lockdowns plays a bigger role than we realize. Zoom meetings replaced office walks. Grocery delivery replaced cart-pushing. And once-automatic steps, like walking into work or grabbing lunch across the street, have quietly disappeared. The shift wasn't temporary. For many, it became the new baseline. And that matters. Yahoo reported that prolonged sitting is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers. The phrase 'sitting is the new smoking' might sound overused, but it's rooted in the reality that a sedentary lifestyle is still a leading health concern in the U.S. That doesn't mean everyone needs to hit the gym seven days a week. In fact, experts say daily movement—even in small doses—can make a measurable difference. Taking walking breaks, adding 'exercise snacks' throughout the day, or choosing to run errands in person instead of online are all ways to offset the damage of desk-bound days. There's also a growing divide in who's able to get moving again. Gym membership rates hit a record high in 2024, but researchers note that those benefits mostly reach higher-income Americans. For people working multiple jobs or without flexible schedules, building in movement remains a challenge. The solution isn't more pressure. It's more purpose. We don't need to overhaul our lives. We just need to start moving in the right direction, one step at a Reason Americans Are Still Struggling to Get Off the Couch first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 7, 2025
