Rural hospital closings have accelerated in recent years, leaving not only sick people but ghost towns in their wake. Does…
A common myth cited as a reason for not getting the flu shot is that the shot will give you the flu. That is scientifically…
Politicians and even HHS are now discussing ways to allow US consumers to buy drugs from Canada. Here's why it's…
After a long prohibition, France is permitting medical cannabis trials. This isn't the first time that France is testing…
California has limited medical exemptions for vaccinating children. A new law places final authority with the state public…
When people get sick, they often suspect bacteria and viruses as the cause. But now the CDC is asking physicians and patients…
A national trial that looked at whether brain stimulation could restore memory had a surprise finding. Deep brain stimulation…
Studies suggest that marriage improves your health. But bisexuals don't seem to reap those benefits.
E-cigarettes are taking a growing toll on health, but they are only the most recent in centuries of harm. Are lungs are…
A protein called collagen keeps us connected by keeping our tissues together. In recent years, it's gained popularity…
Lack of good toothbrushing and dental care in nursing homes is a serious problem that will only get worse as more boomers…
Fat-shaming is as ineffective as it is cruel. The bullying tactic also ignores the biological factors underlying obesity,…
There's a big market for new treatments for TB, malaria and other ailments. But most of these diseases afflict low-income…
It's not just that e-cigarettes have fruity, fun-evoking flavors added to them. There's danger in the mere fact…
Vaping is under heavy scrutiny in the wake of six deaths and hundreds of illnesses. A product engineer who studies how people…
Minority opinions posted online can skew social consensus.
To understand the panic about mass shootings and whether mental illness plays a role, it is important to look to the past.…
Many educators receive little or no training in how to spot brain injuries resulting from a concussion. There are ways to…
As vaping-related illnesses increase and deaths reported, an inhalation toxicologist explains why comparing the dangers…
Nearly half of patients with congestive heart failure who are hospitalized and then discharged end up back in the hospital…