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Find reliable, easy-to-understand health and safety information for Canadians and health professionals.

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Risks, safety and emergencies

Access information about recalls and safety alerts, as well as tips on home safety and being prepared in an emergency.

Food and nutrition

Find information to help you choose nutritious foods and how to properly handle, prepare and store them safely. Also learn about food labels, food poisoning and sodium.

Drugs, health and consumer products

Get information on drugs, medicine and health products, antibiotic resistance, and medical procedures and devices. Also learn how to report side effects of health product use.

Diseases and conditions

Find information about common diseases, food allergies and organ and tissue donation.

Healthy living

Find information about the risks of substance abuse, smoking and tobacco. Learn about healthy pregnancy and environmental factors that can affect your health.

Aboriginal health

Get information on health care services, non-insured health benefits, environmental health, healthy pregnancy and food safety. Also find resources for substance abuse.

Health system and services

Learn about Canada's health care system and services. This includes health cards, primary health care, hospital and continuing care, funding and coverage for pharmaceuticals.

Science, research and data

Access information about health science, research, data, monitoring and surveillance, and the determinants of health.

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Stay hydrated with water

Learn about the benefits of drinking water.

Carbon monoxide

Protect your family by installing one in your home or cottage.

Guide to healthy pregnancy

Get the tools you need to stay active and healthy.

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