One of the key drivers of human evolution and diversity, accounting for changes that occur between different generations of people, is explained by new research.

While we are often exposed to bacteria in our food which could cause food poisoning, we don't always become ill -- why should this be so? New research sheds light on how bacteria use different tricks to aid their survival inside the body, helping to explain why food poisoning can be so unpredictable.

Title: Teen Pot Smoking Won't Lead to Other Drugs as Adults
Category: Health News
Created: 9/3/2010 9:08:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/3/2010 9:08:05 AM

Title: Prescription Drug Use on the Rise in U.S.
Category: Health News
Created: 9/3/2010 9:03:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/3/2010 9:03:48 AM

Even for someone especially sensitive to the dwindling hours of sunlight as we in the northern hemisphere head into Autumn, there's one thing that helps offset the effects of an impending light-deprived funk: it's all that glorious color!

Tags: depression, emotions, seasons

A perfect test score, perfect credit, a face without blemishes, maybe even a problem-free life: these are ideals for many. Setting aside the question of whether these goals are achievable, on deeper reflection are they even desirable? Your parents, your teachers, and your bosses all want you to avoid mistakes. Here's why they have it all wrong.

Tags: creativity, parenting and children, politics, positive psychology, society, technology, therapy, tools, work-life

Held every five year, the International Thyroid Congress is a key worldwide event for healthcare professionals around the world. Over 2,500 people are expected: endocrinologists, nuclear medicine physicians, oncologists, ENT specialists, surgeons, researchers, GPs, caregivers, biologists, etc. This congress will approach all aspects of the physiology of the thyroid gland and its related diseases, with a special focus on the major scientific progresses of the last few years...

Major new sporting forum to focus on the shape of sport to come�� The abolition of drug testing, radical treatment of childhood obesity and the integration of military amputees into Olympic programmes are top topics at UKsem - the world-first conference on sport and exercise medicine. Key note speakers will include Lance Armstrong's physiologist and director of the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Texas, Dr Edward Coyle and 12-time world record holder in Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe...

Safety experts have advice on ways to germ-proof your food, and still save money.

Forty percent of the nearly 637,000 children in kindergarten through the eighth grade were found to be overweight or obese in the 2008-9 school year.

Title: X-Ray Can Spot Gastric Band Slippage
Category: Health News
Created: 6/22/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 6/23/2010

Title: More Evidence That B Vitamins Alone Won't Counter Heart Risks
Category: Health News
Created: 6/22/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 6/23/2010

Title: Gaining Weight Later in Life Ups Diabetes Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 6/22/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 6/23/2010

Title: 'Junk Food' Sugar May Help Some Fat Cells Proliferate
Category: Health News
Created: 6/20/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 6/21/2010

Title: Pregnant Women Put Fashion Before Foot Health
Category: Health News
Created: 6/16/2010 9:23:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/16/2010 9:23:06 AM

Title: Brain Volume Lost to Anorexia Reversible
Category: Health News
Created: 6/2/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 6/3/2010

Title: Drug Combo Staves Off Type 2 Diabetes
Category: Health News
Created: 6/2/2010 8:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 6/3/2010

Title: Too Much Pregnancy Weight Gain Hurts Child's Heart
Category: Health News
Created: 6/2/2010 10:39:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/2/2010 10:39:27 AM

Title: Quick Weight Loss May Be Best for Long-Term Success
Category: Health News
Created: 5/14/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2010

Title: The Best Diet? That Depends on You
Category: Health News
Created: 5/13/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2010

Title: Michelle Obama's Plan to End Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Category: Health News
Created: 5/12/2010 11:27:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/12/2010 11:27:54 AM

Title: Air Pollution Increases Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 5/11/2010 11:24:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/11/2010 11:24:31 AM