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A recent study has found those with skin cancer (excluding melanoma) may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

The American Heart Association says an IOM report on sodium recommendations is incomplete in its assessment of sodium’s impact on health.

The NTSB recommended that states lower the legal limit for drunk driving to a blood-alcohol content of .05. It is currently .08 in many states.

High blood pressure is a silent killer that raises the risk of stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease. New research has found that cellphone calls raise blood pressure and yoga can lower it.

Olive oil is a key part of the Mediterranean diet and it may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease.

The Institute of Medicine questions the benefits of cutting salt intake well below established guidelines, even for those at high risk of heart disease.

Eco-friendly LED lights are everywhere these days from computer screens to traffic lights but research has found they may damage retinas over time.

A United Nations food agency is encouraging people to consider insects as a food source due to their nutritional profile and low risk to the environment.

Eating a Mediterranean diet not only protects your heart but also reduces the risk of other diseases.

Posted May 13, 2013 University of Cincinnati’s Academic Health Center issued the following news release: A new study led by researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine shows that prenatal exposure to chemical flame retardants used in everyday products such as baby strollers, carpeting and electronics is associated with hyperactivity and lower [...]

When dieters have a cash incentive to lose weight, they lose more than those who were not offered any money.

Food allergies appear to be on the rise, especially among children. For some, these food allergies can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis.

After reviewing the latest research, the AUA has made changes in its prostate screening recommendations.

Women who have higher than normal levels of antibodies to gluten, even without a celiac diagnosis, are at risk of having lower birth weight babies.

Walking is a great way to help keep joints healthy and can even ease arthritis pain, but many are not participating in this widely recommended activity.

Baldness, especially in African-American men, appears to increase the risk of prostate cancer.

A diet that is low in fiber and plant foods and rich in junk foods may be behind the increase in inflammatory bowel diseases.

Post-menopausal women face an increase risk of developing osteoporosis, but it can be prevented.