Public Health

The House of Commons committee says boys and young men who are isolated or struggling to find their place in society are being presented with extreme content online that glorifies dominating and dehumanizing women and amplifies gender-based violence.

Toxicity deaths declined by 23% in 2025 due to several factors, including naloxone distribution and changes to the drug supply, federal health officials said Monday.

Measles is a top concern for potential World Cup spread.

A new national report suggests many young Canadian men are struggling with mental health challenges but are not seeking or remaining in treatment, raising concerns as the federal government begins work on Canada's first men's health strategy.

Healthcare workers have spent months preparing for possible threats—from mass-casualty events to outbreaks of viral illnesses such as measles and norovirus.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada says farming and ranching are considered two of the most stressful occupations in the country.

Calls to ban the sale of energy drinks to those under 16 years old grew after the death of 15-year-old Zachary Miron, who died in 2024 after drinking a can of Red Bull while on ADHD medication.

The request comes days after Canada stopped approving visas for Congolese nationals as part of what the federal government said was a temporary measure to reduce the risk of the virus entering and spreading within the country.