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Government of Canada Announces Funding for Community Initiatives Working to Reduce Illicit Drug Use
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, today announced more than $7 million for communities across Canada to tackle the increasing challenge of drug use among our young people.

The Government of Canada Releases Data Showing the Trans Fats Levels in Foods
Health Minister Tony Clement today announced that the first set of data from its trans fat monitoring program has been posted, and the results are encouraging.

Canadians advised that home lead testing kits are unreliable
Recent recalls of toys containing excessive amounts of lead have resulted in an increase in the promotion and use of home lead testing kits.

Health Canada reminds Canadians of holiday food safety
Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. However, many of the foods found at holiday parties, such as baked goods, eggnog, cider, seafood and turkey, can carry bacteria that cause foodborne illness.

Mental Health - Coping with Stress
Stress is a fact of daily life and is the result of both the good and bad things that happen. Too much stress can cause serious health concerns, but there are many ways of dealing with stress that can reduce your risk

Screening for Colorectal Cancer - Update
Although the number of people affected with Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is declining, it is still the third most common form of cancer, after breast and lung cancer in women, and prostate and lung cancer in men. Approximately 17,600  new cases will be diagnosed in Canada this year, with approximately 6,500 Canadians dying from CRC.  Regular screening can diagnose the disease at an early stage when it is more treatable, therefore reducing mortality.