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Published: September 21, 2026 at 8:38a.m. EDTHealth Canada is warning Canadians about counterfeit laser hair removal devices used in some clinics that may “pose serious health risks.”In a public advisory, Health Canada lists the Soprano diode laser hair removal systems and diode laser therapy systems as an “unauthorized product.”“Do not buy or use unauthorized medical devices,” the safety alert states. “If purchased, immediately stop using and dispose of the product.”Health Canada is advising Canadians about counterfeit laser hair removal machines and therapy systems sold under the “Soprano” brand. Health Canada is advising Canadians about counterfeit laser hair removal machines and therapy systems sold under the “Soprano” brand. The authentic Soprano devices are manufactured by Alma Lasers Ltd. Information on label of the counterfeit product indicates the device is manufactured by Beijing Perfectlaser Technology Co., Ltd. These counterfeit devices have been advertised and sold to clinics in Canada. (Government of Canada) Counterfeit sold under ‘Soprano’ brandThe counterfeit laser hair removal machines are being sold under the “Soprano” brand.

Cottage cheese used to be the sort of food you associated with 1970s diet plans, uninspiring lunches and people who claimed to enjoy eating grapefruit for breakfast. Social media creators are blending the curdy, clumpy white stuff into everything from cookie dough and chocolate brownies to flatbreads and even slapping it onto hot dogs. Apparently, there’s no recipe that can’t be improved with a generous helping of cottage cheese.