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Ho hum. Endocrine disruptors again. This time it's from a study in Europe that involves two chemicals and two female reproductive disorders. The only problem is that the study tells us absolutely nothing. The authors should be embarrassed by this paper.

High intensity interval training is all the exercise rave. It has legions of gung-ho devotees dedicated to being in top physical form. And it appears that if this activity is your thing, you better be. Researchers believe that the activity may do more harm than good, specifically for those who are not in prime physical condition.

In yet another cool discovery using nature as a muse, English scientists have found that a foamy cocktail whipped up by Trinidadian frogs during mating may serve as a mode of antibiotic delivery to potentially prevent infections.

The Japanese population is known for living long lives — and a new study suggests that adherence to that culture's version of dietary guidelines is associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality. In addition, balanced consumption of all foods seems to be associated with greater longevity.

Have you ever heard someone (OK, your mom) say, "Don't sit too close to the TV, you'll hurt your eyes!" or "Don't read in the dark, you'll strain your eyes!" and "Eating carrots will improve your vision!" Are any of these true?

As both tempers and cases of Lyme disease flare in Massachusetts, state lawmakers have yet to decide on a new Lyme disease bill that proposes to extend health care coverage to any length deemed necessary by a doctor. But after another missed deadline, the main question emerging is whether this bill will ever be passed.

Those diagnosed as autistic face a range of challenges as a result of their condition. But new, disturbing research appears to show that for individuals on the autism spectrum, premature death -- ranging from 12 to as much as 30 years -- might prove to be the most significant problem of all.

Researchers at Temple University have been able to successfully eliminate HIV-1 viral genome from human CD4+ T lymphocytes, significantly reducing HIV viral load in ex vivo cultures.

Companies in the U.S. and abroad are introducing "resilience workshops" to combat mental fatigue and burnout in the workplace. These workshops are an attempt by employers to inject positivity by employing a variety of external interventions such as individual coaching, seminars and even physical activity.

An analysis of 87 studies squashed the notion that moderate consumption of alcohol (including wine) has any benefit to longevity. This comes after earlier research seemed to indicate the opposite. We wish science would make up its mind.

Heavy smokers and ex-smokers are at increased risk of lung cancer. Low-dose computed tomography screening can detect tumors at an early stage. But how often should a smoking-compromised person undergo this? A new study suggests that for those who are negative at the first LCDT test, once may be enough.

Jessica Alba and her company came off looking ridiculous after a Wall Street Journal investigative report showed that claims made by "The Honest Company" about the contents of its detergent products were entirely false. The incident also caused harm, as it contributed to further dumbing down of the American public about chemistry.

Spring is in the air -- and as of last Sunday, also on your calendar. With it comes allergy season, as pollen counts rapidly rise. And if you're one of the nearly 60 million Americans who will begin the annual battle with hay fever and similar annoyances, these guidelines can help red-nosed folks get through the suffering a little easier.

Among antibiotics, most of what we use now were discovered by scientists in the mid-20th century, but as the threat of drug resistant infections increases the race is on to find new ones. And as guest writer Matt Hutchings explains, that means looking at new microbes that may help develop future antibiotics.

Unfortunately for little heads, in half of the country we are witnessing a lice resurgence, with a new strain of the irritating bug making the scene. And these critters have staying power, mainly, because they evolved by becoming immune to typical over-the-counter medicines commonly used over the last couple decades.

With the defeat of a federal law designed to prevent 50 individual states from penning their own GMO labeling laws, General Mills has decided to switch rather than fight. It's going to label all their foods that contain GMOs, everywhere — because it's too cumbersome to label, or not label its products, on a state-by-state basis.

Once again, people are taking a drug (or unknown mixture of drugs) called Spice, K2, or by other names, which go under the misnomer "synthetic marijuana." The latest episode occurred near St. Petersburg, but it could have just as well been anywhere. The drug(s) are among the most abused in the U.S. at this time. And, they are very dangerous.

The rhythmic whipping of a sperm’s tail is the most basic perception as to how the cell strives to reach the egg for fertilization. But a recent study published in the journal Science reveals a novel mechanism, in which progesterone-dependent sperm cells are primed and activated in the female reproductive tract.

Acetaminophen has become the go-to analgesic for many painful conditions. And when used appropriately, it can be effective for headaches and fever reduction. But it's not useful for inflammatory conditions like arthritis, and it can have a significant downside if used in excess.

Each bottle of beer you drink makes you a bit more inebriated. Each cigarette you smoke increases your chances of damaging your lungs. Now, researchers say they've learned that each hour worked increases an individual's chances of developing heart disease. However, there are caveats to this finding.

In other species, greater height merely provides the ability to reach the highest branch or scare off potential predators. And thinness can mean residing at the lower end of the food pyramid. But being tall and thin, particularly for humans? A recent study says these folks are likely to thrive in their socioeconomic environment.

It’s fair to say that frozen food has a bit of an image problem. Surveys indicate that more that 40 percent of consumers have a strong aversion to it. But as Emma Boyland, Lecturer in Appetite and Obesity from the University of Liverpool explains, for the sake of our health, our wallets and the environment it may be time to stop turning up our noses to food in the freezer.

We here at ACSH are in a health war against smoking, not a war with Philip Morris or Altria or any other tobacco group. So if Big Tobacco can make money selling something besides cigarettes, great -- that is exactly what we have long said they should be doing. Meanwhile, nicotine, while addictive but relatively harmless by itself, is actually helping save lives, as it's being used by those who make their money in the cigarette business to get out of it.

A Florida woman who consumed raw chocolate milk produced by Miller's Organic Farm in Pennsylvania passed away after getting Listeria. Ironically, she thought she was drinking something more "natural" that would make her immune system stronger.

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a drug which blocks messages that direct stem cells to differentiate, forcing them to reverse course to a more embryonic state.