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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.

The FDA has greatly relaxed a previous lifetime ban on blood donations from gay men who have sex with men. But even this new policy is perceived by some as needlessly precautionary.

A discussion in Rolling Stone magazine of vaping, and the hysteria and fearmongering about it, is a breath of fresh air.

Our old friend Joe Mercola had a rather embarrassing week. His obscenely overpriced Organic Daily Face Cleanser was found to contain a pesticide called azadirachtin. And, if that isn't funny enough, the stuff also contains aloe vera, which was just placed on California's Proposition 65 List as a carcinogen. Oh Joe, say it ain't so!

Holidays mean get-togethers with family and friends and yes, lots of traditional feasting. The holidays are major weight-gaining times, however, and avoiding the excess calories can require strategic actions. Here are some ways to limit weight gain.

A new study offers hope for finding a better treatment for preeclampsia, a condition that claims 100 mothers everyday worldwide.

A UN panel says processed meat, such as sausage, is as dangerous as asbestos or cigarettes. Science disagrees.

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.

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.

The AAP is to be applauded for joining ACSH in issuing guidelines that can make organized athletes safer for all participants.

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 recurring, ridiculous but hard-to-kill myth is that some bras can lead to breast cancer. Not true! But, Gwyneth's site, GOOP, is helping to promulgate this nonsense. A science blogger, Jen Gunter, attempts to debunk, and we shall help.

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.

The Environmental Working Group is at it again. A "new" chemical that is found in nail polish is all of a sudden going to screw up your daughter's sexual development. Yes, another hormone disruptor. This one is even more ridiculous than usual. Apparently, they did meet their scares metrics for the year and came up with this nonsense.

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.

Despite the number of internet sites that attempt to convince you that baking soda is a magical cure for cancer, it just isn't so. Here's why.