Healthy human beings are walking, breathing homes to a multitude of “on-board” bacteria, and recent findings from an ongoing effort to comprehensively describe the human “microbiome” have revealed that viruses are also along for the ride.

With three vaccines and several treatments for Ebola progress through various stages of development, a major ethical question is emerging in light of an anticipated shortage.

Advocates are seeking to dismantle stereotypes while providing useful information on the safe use of medical and recreational marijuana.

A new study has found that women with PTSD could be up to three times more likely to develop a food addiction, though no evidence exists to explain why.

The overall average waist circumference increased significantly, from 37.6 inches in 1999 to 38.8 inches by 2012.

Approximately 45 percent of study participants did not meet Canada’s Food Guide recommendations of a minimum of two portions of dairy products each day.

This study is the first to show that a reduction in activity leads to increased cravings and food consumption.

Results showed significantly positive associations with well-being and commuters who travel actively to work compared to those who travel by car.

Results indicated that the highest consumers – journalists, police officers, and teachers – take in over four cups of coffee per day.

Researchers found that even one missed step led to a dramatic increase in the risk of death following a heart attack.