A statement released by Habitat for Humanity stated that the former U.S. president "was dehydrated working in the hot sun and ha[d] been taken offsite for observation." With that we ask, "Who is at risk of heat-related illnesses?"

Tucker Carlson had Robert Kennedy Jr. on his show, giving him five minutes of almost-uninterrupted time to spew his misinformation on vaccines. We hope the Fox News cable host got what he wanted (presuming in the form of ratings). And that it was worth a few more children getting sick with measles and dying of whooping cough.

Can we trust Bloomberg on science when their journalists are copying and pasting industry talking points from Organic Consumers Association?

Our smartphone health apps and pedometers encourage us to aim for 10,000 steps per day. But why? Where does the number come from?

Of all the fads to cling to, let's not jump on this bandwagon. And especially when scientific bodies, and a government agency like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, warn you not to. 

New research published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering shows that molecular and physical changes in skin cells can be used to calculate a "cellular age" that may be used as a proxy for healthspan.

Soccer Genomics, a two-year-old outfit claiming to give young soccer players a developmental edge using DNA testing and analysis, exploits parents by tapping into the deep-seated dreams they have of their children's potential and athletic prowess. Yet since there is zero scientific proof it works, let's call it what is really is: a scam.

Too much, too little, and just the right amount of sleep have been linked to death. Sorry. 

Dr. Jamie Wells, our Director of Medicine, will join a distinguished panel of judges who will select the winner of the next Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition in Orlando, Florida. Areas of consideration among the competitors include scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement.

We went to Washington to meet with Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas, Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. He was intrigued by our publication, and asked that copies be sent to him so he could give it to the committee. That's part of our goal, In fact, we want it in the hands of every member of Congress.