It's ironic that folks who are hot for supposedly "natural" health promotors, such as resveratrol and genistein, may have to opt for the GMO variety if they want to avoid man-made compounds.
To raise awareness about preparing for the next pandemic before it arrives, the American Council on Science and Health and National Geographic are teaming up to get policy makers mobilized.
The European Medicines Agency has recommended a novel drug therapy for patients with metastatic melanoma. What's interesting is that this drug has been derived from the herpes simplex virus. The FDA is scheduled to give its evaluation of the drug this week.
A new study suggests restricting teen access to e-cigarettes leads to a relative increase in youth smoking.
Poor oral health is tied to "poor living conditions, low education, and lack of traditions, according to Heather Hansman at Smithsonian.com.
We've written repeatedly about the problems with dietary supplements which contain ingredients that range from ineffective to dangerous. But now Oregon has noticed, and the state is suing General Nutrition Centers for selling supplements containing ingredients that haven't been approved for sale in the U.S.
A 16-year study of Londoners has shown no association between sitting behaviors and death, a very different conclusion from what previous research has shown us.
In a recent pilot study, young adults with spina bifida were given smartphones equipped with an app that helped to improve their self-management skills.
Chest pain is one of the most common complaints involving those who visit the ER. Meanwhile, healthcare costs associated with ruling out a heart attack are exorbitant. But a new blood test could provide a more accurate diagnosis in less time, while potentially saving billions of dollars.
A UN panel says processed meat, such as sausage, is as dangerous as asbestos or cigarettes. Science disagrees.
