Public Health

From gluten allergy and hypoallergenic pets, to avoiding the flu shot because of an egg allergy, there are a lot of common myths and misconceptions about allergies. The power of the Internet is such…

Can you prevent the flu? Sure you can. Don't come into contact with someone who has the flu, or get a vaccine. Can diet do it? A group of researchers say bacteria found in a traditional Japanese…

Many doctors agree that abnormally high level of cholesterol in the blood can lead to hypertension and/or heart problems (MNT, 2013). Doctors often advise their patients to reduce the level of…

If you have wondered why a disease like anorexia seems to impact primarily middle class white girls, a new paper in JAMA Pediatrics will shed some new light on the issue. A new paper analyzed survey…

Occupational, recreational and environmental noise exposure poses a serious public health threat going far beyond hearing damage, according to a new review in The Lancet. The analysis team examined…

If you read mainstream media in 2013, you will learn that wheat and sugar are trying to kill you. It's better not to take them too seriously. While science tends to be rather rigorous in its claims…

Pediatric musculoskeletal Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infections have been evolving over the past decade, with more children diagnosed with the more virulent, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus…

There's a reason why organic food sickens far more people than conventional produce; a lack of science in agricultural practices. Researchers have identified some agricultural management practices in…

It was the late astronomer and author Carl Sagan who popularized the phrase “extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence,” and originated the closely related concept of scientific skepticism…

Miscarriage is commonly believed to be rare and its causes are misunderstood. This can lead to a guilt-ridden experience for women who have one, according to a new national survey presented  at…