Selfies Could Become a Diagnostic Tool
Your doctor might be able to use your selfies to spot potential problems By Caitlin Finlay We take selfies…
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A New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease
The promising new test may be able to detect Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms appear By Caitlin Finlay Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease that over time affects memory, motor skills, and cognitive function. While there’s no cure yet, early…
An Aspirin a Day Won’t Keep Dementia Away
Researchers had been hoping to show that low-dose Aspirin could help protect the brain By Wendy Haaf A daily low-dose…
Talking With Your Doctor
Good doctor-patient communication is essential to your health care. Here’s what you need to know By Wendy Haaf Communicating clearly…
Science, Skepticism, and COVID-19
The facts don’t change, but our knowledge and understanding do By Caitlin Finlay Thousands of scientific papers related to COVID-19…
A Negative COVID-19 Test Is No Guarantee
The most common COVID-19 test produces a lot of false negatives The test most commonly used to detect COVID-19…
Happiness Is Good for You
The right mindset in life may boost physical health A positive outlook in life can improve not only your…
Good Sunglasses Must Block UV Rays
Lenses without a UV-ray-blocking filter are even worse than no sunglasses By Wendy Haaf Which features should I look…
Divorce May Be a Health Risk
Canadian researchers report that smoking, divorce, and alcohol abuse topped a list of behavioural factors associated with death In…
More Hand Sanitizers Recalled
Health Canada has expanded its list of recalled hand sanitizers By Caitlin Finlay We’ve alerted you before to the…