Health

Researchers have developed a new method through blood tests that could be a breakthrough in helping identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

A candy bar is being recalled across Canada due to an undeclared ingredient that could be deadly to some consumers.

Drink tart cherry juice for sleepmaxxing! Add protein in everything for proteinmaxxing! Eat raw garlic for spermmaxxing! Online influencers are telling you to take your health to the max with highly specific — and sometimes highly unusual — changes.

Measles has continued its historic resurgence in the United States this year, with a second record-breaking year in a row.

A six-year-old Chinese girl died last year after receiving an experimental gene-therapy to correct a non-life-threatening condition, according to an investigation by Science and Retraction Watch.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday that Midwest Poultry Services is recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs produced in Texas, as they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis.

Mexico’s health ministry said on Thursday that results of its studies of lettuce and water samples from U.S. supplier Taylor Farms were negative for cyclospora.

Canadians travelling to the United States should take precautions with food, but there’s no need to panic over an outbreak of the diarrhea-causing illness cyclosporiasis, says an infectious diseases physician.

A panel of U.S. federal health advisers on Thursday narrowly recommended easing access to several peptides popular with wellness influencers and celebrities, despite warnings from government scientists that the chemicals haven’t been shown safe or effective.

Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.

American Vinton Smith from Pennsylvania has given blood in all 50 U.S. states and has now donated in Quebec, the first Canadian province added to his journey.

Thousands of Canadian-made window blinds and shades have been recalled because they pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

The risk of hair loss in patients taking GLP-1 drugs for obesity or diabetes, while low, is higher than with other diabetes drugs, new studies suggest.

Doctors in Montreal have successfully operated on a woman’s brain while she was pregnant.

One, two, three or four or even more? A new statement from a health group advises that five cups of coffee may help heart health, rather than sabotage it.