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Habibi’s Mediterranean dips recalled for an ‘undeclared’ allergen

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a nationwide recall of certain Habibi’s Mediterranean dips due to an “undeclared” allergen.

Anti-overdose naloxone kits at transit stops could help save lives, study suggests

Researcher Benjamin Leung carries a naloxone kit in his backpack in case of encountering an opioid overdose — but he admits that’s about as practical as carrying a fire extinguisher in case of fire.

Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients

Under a new two-year pilot project, local and regional authorities are covering the costs of 'museum prescriptions' issued by doctors who believe their patients could benefit from visits to any of the town’s four museums as part of their treatment.

Why your BMI might not tell the whole story about your health

New research suggests that Body Mass Index (BMI), a widely used method to determine weight status, may not be the best tool for assessing obesity as people age.

Almond butter cups recalled for peanuts

A brand of organic almond butter cups is being recalled nationally for potentially containing peanuts, which are not declared on the label.

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

As measles cases in West Texas are still on the rise two months after the outbreak began, local public health officials say they expect the virus to keep spreading for at least several more months and that the official case number is likely an undercount.

Reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer with these basic steps

Colorectal cancer stands as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in U.S. men and the fourth leading cause in U.S. women, according to the American Cancer Society.

Canada food agency suspends breast milk company’s licence

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has suspended the licence of Booby Food, a breast milk freeze-drying company from Alberta, for failure to comply with 'several regulatory requirements.'

You can’t remember being a baby for a reason, new study finds

Do you ever wonder what it was like to be a baby? But no matter how hard you try, you can’t remember any of the details?

Ontario sees another sharp rise in measles cases while outbreaks grow in Quebec, Alberta

There’s been another sharp increase in Ontario measles cases as the province begins to release weekly reports on the infectious disease.

Salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries that sickened 79 people is over: PHAC

The Public Health Agency of Canada says a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled mini pastries that infected 79 people appears to be over.

Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove it

An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s, according to new findings from ongoing research now caught up in Trump administration funding delays.

Four more measles cases reported in region, North Bay Parry Sound health unit says

After reporting the first new case in more than 30 years earlier this month, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit said four more people in the region have measles.

Skip the late night food, exercise and technology if you want a good night’s sleep

The future of Ukraine. A looming trade war. Stock market turmoil. Rising prices for consumers in the midst of thousands of layoffs, with more to come. Whether your politics make you anxious or exhilarated by the events of the day, there’s no doubt that change and uncertainty breed stress.

His work started with worms: Researcher who helps personalize cancer treatments wins Killam Prize

Marco Marra spent five years earning his PhD by studying DNA fragments of roundworms, fascinated by the notion that scientists could use them to learn about genetics in animal muscle and nerve function.