Fungal infections that cannot be treated with anti-fungals because they have become reistant to them may be treated effectively with lavender oil, according to a new study from the University of Coimbra in Portugal.

Young, uninsured stroke patients and those with only Medicare Part D coverage often cannot afford stroke medications and thus face future stroke and cardiovascular event risks.

Two University of Houston professors are working to cut down on the amount of time it takes to develop new antibiotics.

Preterm birth prevention clinics are effective at both increasing the number of full term births and reducing health complications among newborns, according to new research.

Portable pedal machines could address the health-impairing effects of sedentary jobs, according to a new study.

Who would've thought that fruit could harm you in some way? Apparently it can. According to new research, fruit residue on the hands of diabetics can cause finger-prick blood tests to show inaccurate blood sugar readings.

Only a small number of adult cancer patients participate in clinical trials because of a low level of physician referrals, according to a new study.

New research findings indicate that long-sleeved clothing worn by physicians does not increase the risk of transmitting bacterial infections.

Eye injuries from paintball mishaps often result in devastating consequences, according to a study in the American Journal of Opthamology.

Through a review of existing studies, researchers have concluded that there are more benefits for your mental health from outdoor exercise, as opposed to indoor exercise.