A recent survey reveals that many patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) want more information on the various treatment options available to them.

Cell-phone use has been shown to increase brain-glucose metabolism (a marker of brain activity), but long-term risks are less clear.

Neosaxitoxin, a new local anesthetic derived from algae, resulted in less pain following surgery, and patients recovered about two days sooner than those given the common local anesthetic, bupivacaine.

In the United States, many engineers discourage building bicycle paths separated from roads, saying that they are more dangerous for bikers than riding in the street. However, new research suggests otherwise.

A new study from Montgomery Orthopedics of 2,729 runners who run 10 miles or more per week finds stretching before a run neither prevents nor causes injury.

Carbohydrates may get a bad rap, especially in relation to weight gain, but truth is they offer some vital health benefits.

A new discovery may improve survival for war and injury victims. Whole blood, when refrigerated, may have a shelf life lasting beyond the standard 24 to 48 hours, according to new research.

Bisphenol A, one of the most commonly manufactured chemicals in the world with more than three million tons produced annually, has been declared a health hazard in Canada.

When individuals look up prescription drug information online, Americans and Canadians often turn up different information.

While low socioeconomic status is often linked to unhealthy behaviors, these unhealthy behaviors range from country to country, according to a new study.