You've probably heard that processed foods are bad for you. But is that true for all of them? And how do we know?

"I really enjoy coffee, and I kind of crave it every day, but I'm just a little bit concerned about those health risks that come along with it."

"I heard on the news that too much coffee is unhealthy. Then another news said...

To drink or not to drink, that is ... actually not the question most healthy adults should be asking. There is, after all, general agreement that binge drinking and heavy drinking are bad for your health and life more generally. And few...

This video dives into the compulsive behavior of nail biting, or onychophagy, exploring its causes ranging from stress to boredom. Discover the health risks associated with this habit, including infections and dental issues, and learn...

This video delves into the risks associated with counterfeit products, especially during the holiday season. Learn how to identify fake toys, perfumes, and clothing, and understand the potential health hazards they pose. Experts...

Should the government regulate personal behavior, or are the irrational choices of people actually reasonable?



Behavioral economics has identified a myriad of cognitive biases that show that people do not behave rationally...

Green Tea: Health Benefits and Risks<b<br/>r/>

In this lesson, we discuss in-vitro and animal model findings concerning health benefits (Anti-bacterial, anti-viral etc.) and health risks of consuming green tea.

Could robots help improve care and keep elderly patients active and connected to increasingly far-flung families? See one approach.

All the boys and their coach have been rescued from the cave in Thailand, but they may have to face another challenge: cave disease.

Health officials confirmed the first human case in the U.S. of the flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm that has been rapidly spreading among cattle in Mexico and Central America. (Scripps News)

Mumbai Civic Body Plans Controlled Feeding Of Pigeons

The air is so toxic in India's capital, a city of 18 million people, that a public health emergency has been declared.

Mothers should wait at least a year between giving birth and getting pregnant again to reduce health risks to mom and baby, according to a new Canadian study.

Tattoo contaminants can travel within the human body and even remain after a tattoo heals, say researchers who used high-powered X-rays and other instruments to study corpses

Stroke and mini-stroke survivors face a substantially higher risk of a repeat attack or heart attack for at least five years after their initial attack, a Canadian neurologist says

With the road to marijuana legalization clear, it's time for answers about the risks to developing teenage brains

According to a new study, half of England's adult smokers switching from cigarettes to vapes could save the NHS more than £500 million per year.

Researchers at Brunel University London calculated that between 2019 and 2021,...

Greece recently experienced an extraordinary event as strong southerly winds carried Sahara Desert dust, casting an apocalyptic, Martian-like hue across the skies. The phenomenon, reminiscent of a sci-fi scene, transformed the landscape,...

A report in The New England Journal of Medicine highlighted a case of a 26-year-old woman who suffered kidney damage after undergoing Keratin hair-straightening treatments three times from 2020 to 2022. The procedure involved glyoxylic...

Aamjiwnaang First Nation in southwestern Ontario has declared a state of emergency over a nearby industrial facility's discharge of benzene, a carcinogen associated with leukemia, after several people fell ill with headaches, nausea and...

A new report says heavy wildfire smoke made Canada’s 2023 air quality worse than the U.S. for the first time, and scientists warn it could happen again this year.

Senior dogs only have a 25% adoption rate, according to the ASPCA. Josey Miller of Best Friends Animal Society and seven-year-old Christine the Chihuahua joined Cheddar News to discuss the benefits of adopting older pets and to dismiss...

Thick wildfire smoke is enveloping huge swaths of Ontario, Quebec and much of the eastern U.S., driving air quality to dangerous levels and forcing many to adapt their plans to stay safe. Plus, a Q&A on the health effects of wildfire...

Thick wildfire smoke is enveloping huge swaths of Ontario, Quebec and much of the eastern United States, driving air quality to dangerous levels and forcing many to adapt their plans to stay safe. Plus, a Q&A on the impact on how the...