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Some comments made by Dr. Ben Carson and Donald Trump during the GOP debates ignited controversy on a long-settled issue, but one that science deniers continue to raise: vaccine and autism in children. But a new study again shows that there is no link between vaccines and the condition.

A new report in the The Lancet suggests that individuals are more likely to be classified as obese than underweight, indicating that the world's population as a whole is getting heavier. But while these findings are grim, it's an important to recognize that the main metric -- body mass index -- should be interpreted with caution.

Imagine someone could write a diet book that was guaranteed to help others lose weight, with tips like teaching your body how not to crave pizza. Well, if you want to publish and become the next star author, here are four things that will work, even if you can't be bothered to earn that pesky medical degree.

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A recent study, published online in the journal European Urology, reveals that men who had more frequent ejaculations had a statistically significant reduction in prostate cancer risk. Yes, we can almost hear the collective high-fives taking place among you guys right about now.

A former Mr. Universe claims that going vegan has made him healthier and stronger. But he attained his title on a non-vegan regimen, so how much faith should we put in his claims?

Activists have taken to the streets claiming that the gastric bypass procedure is an endocrine disruptor and bariatric surgeons should be held accountable.

A dietitian-led research team from King's College, London has recently published results of a study that revealed saturated fatty acids are positively associated with impaired fasting glucose and insulin resistance.

We assume it will only be a matter of time before this class of veggies are pegged "miracle foods" by Dr. Oz and the likes (Oz will probably market lentil and bean smoothies before the end of the month), but let's not forget that these dietary pulses have been around for a long time.

Don't ask us how, but we've noticed a little trend: apparently gluten-free vodka is a thing. But the thing is, gluten-free vodka has always been a thing, because according to the FDA, all distilled spirits should never have any gluten, unless it's added after distillation.

Everyone knows, or has heard of, the kooky old cat lady. But there are stories citing recent studies which indicate that proximity to cats can lead to schizophrenia. But when you take a closer look, where the numbers don’t add up, it seems the cat lady is more sensible than this research.

How did Scientology really get started? We did some original research and what we found may surprise you: It involves a spelling error, an enlarged prostate, and a rest area on the New Jersey Turnpike. Who knew?

Move over cleansing juices; there’s a new way to detox, and it doesn’t require a liquid diet. Yep — you heard that right. A company in Sweden has developed a revolutionary way to cleanse your body from toxins with a simple wardrobe makeover: The Detox Socks.

Happy Spring! Cue the sniffles, scratchy throats, and sinus headaches. Experts warn that this year's pollen count is high, but how do they actually measure it? We discuss how it's done, while offering a few tips on how to reduce your exposure to airborne irritants.

Insect repellent, window screens, long sleeve shirts. Even by using these methods and more, there's no way to have guaranteed protection from viruses that are spread by mosquitoes. But here's an idea that would put an end to all other methods of mosquito repellents: What if there were no mosquitoes?

While the forces arrayed against harm reduced products (e-cigarettes, vapor products) are formidable Big Tobacco, Big Government, Big "Public Health" the millions of ex-smokers who now vape instead will eventually hold sway, one way or another. There is light in the tunnel, so don't lose hope.

Doctors encounter a wide breadth of personalities and are well versed in dealing with most, but what happens when they are confronted with a racist patient?

The millennial generation (born between 1984 and 2004) has its own take on food and nutrition. From eschewing breakfast cereals to checking the web for information, they don't necessarily follow in their predecessors' footsteps when it comes to what they consume.

An article in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that 30-day hospital readmission rates which are both a sign of, and a causative factor in, poor patient outcomes have significantly declined since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

The marketing game is big on this one. It has a lot to do with the pH in your body, and yet very little to do with sound science.

For years, scientists have considered the spiral-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgorferi the only microbe that causes tick-borne Lyme disease in the United States. But now a team of Mayo Clinic scientists have identified another Lyme disease culprit.

Research has shown that nearly 50 percent of all medication is not taken as prescribed, while another 20-to-30 percent of prescriptions are never even filled. But a recent analysis suggests that doctors may have found a method to help patients adhere to their pill-taking schedule: text reminders.

Two unnecessary instances of how government is trying to tell the public what they should, should not, and must do, to keep healthy: (1) mandatory GMO labeling is the way to go, and (2) too much salt, is, well, too much, and some restaurants must warn patrons of that.

Brazil plans to use gamma radiation to halt the spread of Zika. Did we forget about the GM mosquito? It's modern technology, you know.

Lousy laminate flooring from China has put formaldehyde squarely in the news. And the media, as well as the usual scare groups, is having a field day with it, prompting homeowners to wonder if they should tear up their new floors. But there's plenty that you don't know about this chemical that may surprise you.