Natural foods aren't fit to eat, says science and technology historian Rachel Laudan. The move to eat only organic and natural flies in the face of advances that make foods better, not worse.

The U.S. is facing drug shortages with increasing frequency. From intravenous fluids to chemotherapeutic agents for life-saving treatments, doctors, hospitals and healthcare personnel are increasingly burdened with the ethical dilemma of rationing drugs. Here's a closer look at this vexing situation.

A look at several studies shows a significant association between several commonly-used antidepressants among children and teens, and increased suicidal thoughts and aggression. Even so, the reporting of such effects is sadly lacking in many areas, since they are usually under-reported.

The Zika virus is getting a lot of media attention so the Centers for Disease Control has issued an update.

By 2029, the 65-year-and-older demographic will make up roughly 20 percent of Americans. Yet while elderly population expands and figuratively speeds ahead in a Corvette, the number of health care providers for seniors lags far behind, a group crawling along at a turtle's pace. What's behind this "geriatrician" shortage?

A 14-year old who shattered his eye socket and cheekbone after slamming face first into the corner of a metal window frame was in serious condition after accepting a seemingly-harmless dare. The "Duct Tape Challenge" is just the latest in a growing trend of dangerous "games" involving reckless teen behavior.

Caffeine junkies, we know the struggle is real. The risks versus benefits of coffee have been debated for some time, and the latest findings point to good news: Caffeine does not make our hearts flutter, despite popular belief.

The latest type of restricted dietary pattern is "vegganism" yes, spelled with the added "G" for obvious reason which is your basic vegan diet, plus eggs. This is probably a good thing, especially for folks who want to raise their kids without providing animal-sourced foods.

A recent op-ed in the Sacramento Bee, written by an audiology company executive, claims e-cigarettes can cause hearing loss. How that can even be possible is a head-scratching mystery. Of course we support free speech, but straying from the facts requires us to correct his very-flawed assertion.

Tyler Sash, a former NFL player, officially died from a drug overdose -- a lethal combination of prescription drugs. But more and more, when it comes to football players succumbing to a surprisingly early death, it seems that brain trauma is often a major contributor. And Sash, who died at just 27, had more trauma than most.