In an article published in the Science section of the New York Times today, A Glut of Antidepressants, focuses on the high rates of antidepressants being prescribed

Vitamin D seems to be the vitamin du jour as various studies have linked it to benefits not only for bone strength, but also to a wide range of ills including cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure.

The frequencies of both induced and augmented labor have increased between 2002 and 2010. In both induced labor artificially stimulated labor and augmented labor increasing the strength, duration or frequency of contractions the woman is administered Pitocin

After hearing from ACSH, among others, Canton MA did not ban e-cigarettes.

Among the various concerns expressed by those who oppose electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), a fear of toxic substances in the vapor emitted by the devices, or exhaled by users

Secondhand smoke has been linked to the intensifying of asthma symptoms in children. It has also been linked to middle ear infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, coughing and wheezing and worse lung function

Sugary beverages (sodas, sports drinks, fruit drinks) have been targets of nutritional do-gooders for years.

A major study has found that people with psoriasis are more likely to develop diabetes and cardiovascular disease among other conditions.

If you re one of those people who avoid breakfast in hope of losing weight, perhaps you should think again.

A small-scale proof-of-concept study has given malaria researchers and the millions of victims of this ancient scourge reason for hope that an effective preventive vaccine may one day become a reality