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A University of Toronto study is offering new evidence in support of full-fat dairy consumption, showing no negative results from eating it.

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A Marion County resident has died after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially deadly bacterium found in warm coastal and brackish waters, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said "I trust the science" on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.

Testing is underway among those at high risk, and it looks promising

Alzheimer's disease is such a challenging condition to study because it presents researchers with a complex mesh of risk factors, causes, and symptoms that need untangling – and sleep is a prime example.

Uta Frith helped to build the theory of the ‘autistic spectrum’. Now she’s under fire for saying it’s reached the point of being meaningless

Dietitians share four things to avoid after 5 p.m. to reduce your risk of stroke.

A consultant cardiologist has shared the one supermarket food to add to your diet to help support a healthy cholesterol level

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Department of Health reported another death caused by the dangerous warm-water bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. The first death occurred in late July, when a patient in Palm Beach County succumbed to the illness. In an August 6 upd…

The U.S. has seen a rise in cases of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, a nausea condition caused by heavy marijuana use.

Looking for a high-protein snack for weight loss? Dietitians explain why roasted edamame is a satisfying, nutrient-packed choice.

A French-Swiss research team is seeing promising results from a “smart bra” equipped with thermal sensors and artificial intelligence to screen for early signs of cancer.

Fear not, scientists say, brain gain is possible at any age

It’s safe to say that protein has never been more talked about, or more misunderstood.

Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria. Louisiana has confirmed nine cases so far this year of Vibrio vulnificus, which is found in warm coastal waters. All …

Scientists uncover what may turn someone into a mosquito magnet, from alcohol and skin bacteria to everyday habits.

A low-fat vegan diet lowers the energy density of the foods people eat by roughly 30%, allowing them to eat satisfying amounts of food while taking in fewer calories and losing weight—without deliberately restricting calories—according to new research publish…

Eating breakfast may help teens boost fiber, iron and protein intake and cut added sugar, says this new study on adolescent nutrition habits. Learn more here.

Scientists are creating a new kind of vaccine that teaches the immune system to intercept a type of brewing colon cancer before it turns into a full-fledged tumor.

Is it safe to reuse single-use plastic bottles? Food safety experts discuss risks, precautions and safer alternatives to protect your health and the environment.

A steady daily routine may quietly protect the body from pain, depression, and the damaging effects of disrupted sleep.

While peanut allergy treatments are constantly being developed, an unusual approach of fecal transplants may offer a first-of-its-kind solution.

A 2001 study of 141 women photographed for the 1960 Mills College yearbook found that those with genuine, eye-crinkling smiles reported better marital and personal outcomes thirty years later. A careful reading of what the finding does and does not support.