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Some new, alarming information from the World Health Organization shows that we need a better understanding of how to correct the problem of antibiotic-resistant infections in humans. A large, multi-country survey revealed widespread confusion of how antibiotics should be used.

The U.S. Department of Justice is now finally doing what the FDA has been prevented from attempting in the past -- it's taking down makers and sellers of supplements, pursuing criminal and civil charges stemming, in part, from unlawful advertising practices.

On the Today show, actor Charlie Sheen told the world that he is HIV-positive. This was once considered a death sentence. However, it is now possible to manage this chronic disease, and nearly eliminate the risk of transmission by suppressing the viral load. Here's an explanation on how that's done.

Some bacteria have become resistant to many antibiotics, leading many health officials to express concerns that soon we may not be able to cure diseases that used to be susceptible to such drugs. Another possible reason for this resistance is the non-therapeutic use of antibiotics in food animals.

In another case of science versus politics, it's Dr. David Seres squaring off with Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch on the topic of supplements. Who should we believe, an ethical physician focused on improving public health or a career politician whose state has become a hotbed for sleazy supplement companies hawking dangerous products?

The 50+ year silicone breast implant fiasco never goes away. Long after the matter should have been put to bed, another study comes out, saying the same thing: no evidence of any harm. American Council trustee, author, and retired plastic surgeon Dr. Jack Fisher speaks out. Again.

Operating rooms are often thought of as sterile, germ-free environments but even they are not immune from infection. In fact in some O-Rs, this appears to be the case. According to a first-of-its-kind study, increased comings and goings through the surgical theater is contributing to an increased infection risk for patients.

IARC calls glyphosate a carcinogen but actual experts at EFSA disagree. In fact, they actually suggest raising the the acceptable acute reference dose of glyphosate.

A recent Boston Globe article about flu vaccinations raised the notion that those who receive a flu shot every year to have less protection than those who get it less frequently. What does science make of this? It's hard to say. But we say that some protection is better than none at all.

Today, women suffering from uterine factor infertility who wish to start a family have only two options: adoption or surrogacy. But following an upcoming trial at the Cleveland Clinic, women may be able to give birth after undergoing uterus transplant surgery.

A new Swedish study shows improved survivability in relatively young heart patients opting for mechanical valve replacement, versus those receiving the bioprosthetic version. This validates previous evidence supporting the use of mechanical heart valves in middle-age patients.

Proton pump inhibitors are the third most common doctor-recommended medication in the U.S., with over 19 million prescriptions written annually. A recent study says that routine use in a hospital setting can lead to an increase in mortality from pneumonia and C. diff infection, a deadly gut bacteria.

The bacterial infection identified as scarlet fever has been spreading in Great Britain, and also in various parts of East Asia. A recent study suggests that this easily-treatable infection may not be as relatively dormant as previously assumed, since it's showing signs of antibiotic resistance.

A common clinical test to determine type 2 diabetic adolescents who won't be helped with metformin.

A recent study linked high-volume hydraulic fracturing, better known as fracking, to higher pre-term birth rates, and activists made a lot about it, but a real analysis of the work by Dr.

A recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins revealed a greater prevalence of erectile dysfunction, also known as ED, among men with vitamin-D deficiency. Further investigation is needed to see if optimizing this vitamin level could be used to prevent ED from developing.

When food is a values issue, it becomes bigger than science.

A group in the UK is cautioning people against well-done potatoes. Here's why they are wrong.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is moving forward with federal regulations to ban cigarette smoking in public housing across America. Which raises the all-important question: How far do personal rights extend when unhealthy behavior is involved?

A new study just published in the journal Reproductive Toxicology warns that chemicals commonly found in cleaning products quartenary ammonium compounds can reduce fertility. But there are problems with this study. Here's what we found.

Two new studies, one published in Science and the other in Nature, by one of the pioneers of the CRISPR-Cas9 technique show the power and specificity of the genome-editing technique.

Although many consumers believe organic food is better than the conventionally-produced varieties and are willing to pay a premium for it U.S. farmers apparently aren't drinking this particular KoolAid. At least, they're not rushing to grow organic crops.

A hair-styling movement is underway that shuns shampoo, which critics say has toxic chemicals and deprives hair of its natural oils. It's being replaced with products containing aloe vera extracts and essential oils. This is only stirring up fear for those who were otherwise happy with their hair products.

The FDA has decided to let snus remain on the market.

Placing a stent in coronary vessels to relieve a blockage does not improve survival in patients with chronic stable ischemic heart disease. A recent study validates findings from an earlier, important trial that includes an extended follow-up of 15 years with its participants.