Patients who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) face a greater risk of developing shingles compared to those without COPD. The risk becomes even greater for those taking oral steroids for COPD.

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.

A simple blood glucose test commonly used to diagnose diabetes and pre-diabetes may not be the best method for diagnosing diabetes in children, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.

Most Americans do not get sufficient amounts of vitamin D, putting them at risk for a number of conditions. New research shows bread made with high vitamin-D yeast could help solve this problem.

Elderly drivers have higher crash rates in non-problematic locations (such as in junctions, store fronts) than drivers from different age groups, according to a new study from the University of Granada.

A man with ulcerative colitis swallowed worm eggs. Researchers took the opportunity to investigate how worms can promote healing in the intestine.

According to a study by Swedish researchers, children who are chronically ill are much more likely than healthy children to be victims of physical abuse.

According to results from two recent clinical trials, the antibiotic rifaximin offers substantial relief from symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.