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A new study finds that men's and women's hearts age in very different ways. The study may some day lead to new ways to treat heart failure in both sexes. But until that time these findings once again call attention to the fact that research and clinical trials are far too male centric.

Is New York Senator Charles Schumer actually informing people about the risks of Halloween face paint, or just seeking political gain? But the real question is: Why did he use a six-year old report to plead for greater "safety?" How many kids needlessly died before sounding the siren? Well, none.

With the flu season well underway, cozy nights indoors create the perfect environment for family members to share germs. The influenza virus is most commonly spread by sneezing, coughing or touching contaminated surfaces. But how can you distinguish between the flu, and the less debilitating common cold? Here are some signs to watch for.

In the world of 3-D printing, the latest big thing is teeth. But scientists aren't just making any old denture; they're producing antimicrobial teeth. Yet despite the amazing advances being made, there are still some major questions to be answered before these implants are viable. But the future is quickly approaching.

Regarding alcohol, the standard advice to pregnant women is: Just Say No. But is that the best medical science can offer? We think not, because an infrequent tipple is not a significant causative factor for any serious condition for the fetus or newborn. Evidence of such an effect is not to be found.

Yale University researchers analyzed groundwater from 64 wells in several fracking-dense Pennsylvania counties where Marcellus shale drilling is taking place. In the largest study of its kind they found no association between fracking and well water contamination.

Here's the skinny on artificial sweeteners: The science says low-energy sweeteners, consumed in place of real sugar, can be beneficial to health and weight loss. And the best part is that we have been saying this for years.

According to a recent study, despite the decrease in the prevalence of non-medical use of opiates over a 10-year period, the number of people with opiate-use disorders, mortality from overdose, high-frequency use and number of days of use have all increased. All of this is cause for alarm, doctors included.

Permanent contraception for women was dominated by fallopian tube-tying surgery until the early 2000s, when an easier implantable device debuted that was supposedly safer. But a new study suggests that this method may not be as safe as previously believed.

Sleep driving can be risky just as drunk driving to anyone who gets behind the wheel of a car. The best one can do is be alert, be safe, and be aware of your surroundings.

For many years, doctors have stressed the importance of omega-3 fats as being a vital part of a healthy lifestyle - should you be overpaying for it?

We've heard from health experts that exercise is the best medicine in order to stay healthy. The recommended dosage of daily exercise is 30 minutes. However, that may not be enough, according to some new research.

The town of Lemon Grove, California, has banned e-cigarettes in bars and restaurants and in public areas like parks, effective October 1st. If that seems a lot like cigarette rules, that is what they intended.

The courts have issued another rebuke to the EPA's claim that it cares more about healthy water than the people who live near it.

A new study in The New England Journal of Medicine states that nearly 23,000 people visit hospital emergency rooms each year because of dietary supplements.

After former National Basketball Association player Lamar Odom was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel, the owner said he had consumed a large quantity of herbal Viagra and while the true cause of his condition can't yet be determined, the presence of this supplement at all is a cautionary tale for the American

Science wins a major victory in Australia! The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has levied a six-figure fine against a company for pushing a homeopathic vaccine for whooping cough. It is also a good reminder of how important this vaccine is.

The safety of surgical procedures was greatly enhance with the discovery of antibiotics. Today, many procedures involved prophylactic antibiotics to protect against infections. However, according to a new study, the continued growth of antibiotic resistance is threatening to make this practice ineffective.

Antioxidants are the panacea that has never quite panned out. Tell people a product has antioxidants and many are eager to lap it up, eager for the benefits to their immune system, complexion, mental health, heart, joints, and just about everything else. Unfortunately, many studies have shown antioxidants do not add health benefits nor do they play a key role in preventing cancer or heart disease.

Medline Industries, a manufacturer of acetaminophen isn't looking too good right now. The company's 325 mg acetaminophen ( the generic name of Tylenol) turned out to be 500 mg instead. Although this seems like a non-story, it is not. Acetaminophen is quite toxic at doses that are not that far from the normal daily dose. Cough syrups, and other OTC products can compounds the risk.

Released documents from a FOIA request of Charles Benbrook which show tight relationships between the Organic Food Industry and sympathetic journalists. Implicated are four advocates including Michael Pollan and Tom Philpott as part of the "A Team" of ideologically aligned writers who defend the industry by request.

So-called "dietary-nutritional supplements" are almost entirely unregulated, yet millions of Americans ingest them. A new study finds that over 20,000 ER visits each year and 2,000+ hospitalizations are attributable to such products. Just say no!

A new study in NEJM shows that the Vitamin D and calcium do not lower the risk of recurrent colon polyps as had been hoped. Previous data suggested that Vitamin D and calcium could reduce the risk of neoplastic lesions, but this did not translate in humans as it had in animals. This should not surprise anyone.

A new study seeks to link fracking with pre-term and premature births. But researchers failed to do any measurements on any putative toxicants in the environment or in the mothers or babies.

Pregnant women are often told that in the late term they're allowed to lightly consume alcohol, But is there any science-based evidence supporting this position? In a recent medical journal article, three experts debate the questions on whether pregnant women should drink, and if so, how much.