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Worried about meat and cancer? You don't need to fret International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a part of the World Health Organization, is in the health scare business, as its analysis of coffee shows.

In "The Walking Dead", how do all of the zombies have such perfect teeth? It can't be fluoride, according to the scare media outlets.

A review of 100 news media articles on new cancer drugs found that about one-half described the subject drug in a superlative tone that was generally uncalled for and likely to generate false hope.

There's a link between vampirism and the Plague that occurred during the 14th century. It's not a coincidence.

Vampires are living longer, which makes it necessary for them to undergo the same preventive screening measures that apply to the population as a whole.

"Tis the season to be wary, what with vampires and ghouls roaming around the neighborhood. But what may be more scary is coffee.

The benefits of garlic are two-fold, for your health and for warding off those pesky vampires.

Researchers brought a virus back from the dead...a zombie virus if you will, in order to improve gene therapy.

An unusual deer with fangs,would make Bambi from Disney sprint for his life, was spotted last year in a remote forest in Afghanistan. This mysterious and peculiar animal has survived decades of poaching and hunting.

Drug pricing advocates say they have almost 550,000 signatures and will qualify for the November, 2016 Presidential ballot.

In this space we've covered numerous research articles about dieting and weight loss especially those that evaluate the effects of low fat or low carbohydrate diets (most recently here and here). Although it might seem that the topic has been thoroughly covered, there are apparently still unanswered questions.

The World Health Organization (WHO) published its first global estimates of the occurrence of oral herpes and much to everyone's dismay, most people have herpes.

A recent CDC survey of adult behaviors found that more recent quitters, and those who have tried to quit, are using e-cigarettes.

Women can be smart -- but if you want a date, not too smart. A recently published study revealed that, in theory, men like women who are smarter than them. But the reality is that when it comes to feminine companionship, men prefer to dumb it down.

It has long been known that aerobic/cardiovascular training confers benefits on mental functioning/brain health. A new study shows that resistance (weight) training also has brain benefits, although not as potent as aerobic training.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is advocating an increase in the minimum age nationwide to 21 for all tobacco products. Is this warranted? Will it have a lasting public health benefit? What do you think?

While hardly comprehensive, British scientists have found an interesting way of determining a person's risk of developing skin cancer it involves moles, driving and where you do it. So if you're often behind the wheel, take a look at your right arm if you live in the United Kingdom or your left if you're in the United States.

Researchers say that public housing is not all that great for your health, but a study of newly-renovated, environmentally friendly buildings indicates they are beneficial to human health. However, the findings aren't fully conclusive.

American Council on Science and Health President Hank Campbell was the guest of honor at the Science On Tap event in Manhattan last evening.
A terrific evening of conversation, and a beverage or two, was enjoyed by all. The event was sponsored by the White House Writer's Group from Washington, D.C.

This Halloween, beware: Real-life vampires may dress up in their favorite costumes.

About 32 million Americans are currently taking statins many who are 65 years of age or older. This segment of the population is also the most vulnerable to influenza virus infections and subsequent hospitalizations. Two new studies in the Journal of Infectious Diseases indicate that statins can potentially interfere with the efficacy of flu vaccines.

It's easy to think Hollywood is anti-science but Bradley Cooper is defying the stereotype.

If the American Cancer Society recommends mammograms every two years for normal-risk women over age 55, does that mean they only care about money?

The world s largest clinical trial on aspirin was recently held in the United Kingdom, looking to determine whether taking daily aspirin will stop cancer, or delay its recurrence. Evidence suggests a reduction in colorectal polyps and cancer with aspirin use, depending on the dose and duration of therapy.

The NIH is spending another $35 million to "study" alternative treatments they know don't work - hopefully they can prove it once and for all.