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Sodium restriction has been used to help treat heart failure for many years. But new data suggest that the strategy may not be effective in preventing either additional hospitalizations or death. Could it be that salt isn't the villain we've come to think it is?

America's huge addiction problem stems from the use of opioid narcotics, such as oxycodone (Percocet) and hydrocodone (Vicodin). But attempts to limit access to these drugs have had unintended consequences. And as the pills become harder to get and more expensive, heroin use is growing. Here an overview of a big mess.

Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center are examining whether a potential diet treatment that targets fat cells also shrinks tumors, according to a study published in the journal, Molecular Therapy.

Restricting salt intake often results in a preference for less salty foods. If the same were true for sugar, restriction might be a means of lowering sugar, and thus calorie intake. Unfortunately, a recent study suggests this won't work for sugar the "sweet spot" doesn't seem to be altered by restricting consumption.

The world of journalism and science are interwoven which has led David Corcoran, the editor of the New York Times' weekly science section has compiled 125 of the most exciting and riveting scientific stories in the "Book of Science: More than 150 Years of Groundbreaking Scientific Coverage."

Dame Sally Davies, Britain's chief medical officer, has written to pharmacies and GPs warning them to use correct medical practices when treating the sexually transmitted bacterial infection gonorrhea, but too late Somehow, the UK ended up getting three years behind us in treating the infection properly. This is no laughing matter. Thanks to bacterial resistance, we are now down to one drug that still cures the infection. Misusing it, as was done in the UK, will accelerate the resistance problem, and could leave us with no options to cure a very common STD.

Sometimes life just ain't fair. While your friends are guzzling the bubbly on New Year's Eve, if you are descendent from certain parts of the world you might want to stick with ginger ale.

As the year winds down, we share with you some of our notable videos of the year; some made us laugh, some made us cringe, and some made us better advocates for sound science.

It's been a banner year here at The American Council on Science and Health and we have been here to help you to point out the real science that helped you stay healthy and active all year long!

Here are our top 5 quacks from this year.

Here are stories and events that had a major impact in culture from 2015.

It s been a banner year here at The American Council on Science and Health. From covering the CRISPR revolution in biotechnology to helping thousands of people quit smoking to fighting chemophobia, we have been very busy promoting healthy living and fighting junk science.

Engineers at MIT in Boston are attempting to create the so-called Band-Aid of the future. The product is able to stretch and remain adherent, ideal for use on flexural surfaces of the body, like the elbow or knee.

Researchers in London have discovered the science behind the concept of a life without pain. Their work, using genetically modified mice, proved that the naturally-occurring opioid peptides they discovered were key to producing painlessness.

Eating too red much meat is not only a public health concern, but according to some it's also contributing to the climate change crisis. Thats's the take-home message from a published report saying that the livestock sector contributes almost 15 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions towards the global total.

A Swedish engineer believes electronic devices can someday be used to monitor and treat the body, day in, day out. He foresees a future in which humans are wired up like cars, with sensors that form a similar early-warning system. Meanwhile, there are others also working towards similar goals.

Whether brought on by nervousness or done unknowingly, knuckle cracking is a common occurrence. But why do joints make a cracking sound at all? Researchers have helped solve this mystery, by using an ultrasound imagining technique to see what goes on inside the hand at the point of impact.

A Danish study revealed that Type 2 diabetic women given structured personal care were 30 percent less likely to die of a diabetes-related cause, as compared to women given routine care. Interestingly, this difference appeared to be gender specific, with the structured care having no effect in men.

The terrorists who set off suicide bombs during the Paris attacks used an explosive that is relatively easy to synthesize - and it's also relatively easy to sniff out, say chemists. Suicide bombers should beware the future of technology.

Osteoporosis, or decreased bone density, is a common condition seen in the aging population. While drug treatments do exist, they are not available to everyone and they have some negative side effects. So what's a person to do? Maybe yoga is the answer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 88,000 Americans die each year from alcohol-related deaths, and that figure is on the rise. To put that in perspective, the death toll is nearly twice the number attributed annually to deaths stemming from opiate and heroin overdoses.

Are the poinsettias in your home dangerous if consumed? Is lead seeping in your home from your Christmas lights and decor? In this short video, we break down the myths and give you the facts about the potential health hazards this holiday season.

Counterfeit drugs are readily available online. Indeed, a nonprofit group has found that 94 percent of drugs bought over the web were fake, substandard or toxic. So do yourself a favor: Don't buy drugs online, period.

Sexual dysfunction occurs in about 40 percent of women, yet it frequently goes underreported. Depending on the etiology, various treatment options exist that can help women who may be too shy to ask.

It's holiday time, and time for holiday drinks, too. But should we be concerned about the alcohol consumption that seems to proliferate at this time of year? Recent research is reassuring, as long as you consume moderate amounts and don't overdo it.