Researchers find that more than 10 percent of patients may be taking aspirin unnecessarily, and the risks may outweigh the benefits.

Airbnb is offering free housing for cancer patients and the people who care for them.

Looking at calcium and vitamin D supplements, researchers found no difference in the health outcomes for people who took supplements and those who didn't.

Mercury, bloodletting, corpses, radioactive water and even heroin are just some of the treatments doctors used to prescribe patients.

C. difficile is a harmful bacterium that produces toxins that attack the lining of the intestine. The superbug has exploded in growth over the decades.

As more states legalize cannabis for health treatments, here's a rundown of the science.

California considers labeling acetaminophen a carcinogen.

A new study done in Boston eases concerns about contamination from the city environment that could be in foraged foods.

Here's how to store some of the produce you bring home.

There are some foods you should never put into a deep freeze in the first place, and here are six of them.

Keep yourself safe from bacteria like salmonella by following these tips.

After years of research, the company is removing BPA linings from cans, just like it announced it would in 2012.

Your water won't 'go bad' after that date, but there are good reasons it's on the bottle.

The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore. You can make fresh, healthy homemade food for your pets, too. Here's what you need to know.

Which microwaves hacks are worth using, which aren't worth your time and which one is a party game changer?

Sometimes when the weather is hot, cooking isn't appealing. Luckily, these leftovers taste even better cold than they did right out of the oven.

With so many recalls, it's difficult to keep up with all the information — even when it's about an item in your pantry.

Non-GMO. Organic. Fair trade. You see these labels on all kinds of products, but do you know what they mean? Take this quiz to find out.

Would you eat meat infused with seaweed? Scientists want to put it in your hot dogs and burgers.

Aluminum is everywhere in our food and environment, but ingesting too much of it may lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer's. Here's why and how to avoid it.

Weed killer glyphosate is being carried by foraging bees back to their hives — even organic bee hives.

Warning: You may never look at dropped snacks the same way again.

A synthetic form of alcohol called "alcosynth" that doesn't cause hangovers could replace normal booze by 2050.

Panera Bread recently announced it will use only 'clean' bacon. But what does that mean for the rest of the bacon we eat? Don't panic, here's the deal.

Why do many of us choose to buy brand name products when the store brand is nearly identical?

Just because you know certain foods by a particular color doesn’t mean it’s natural.

Carrageenan is in everything from dairy products to toothpaste. Here's what you need to know about the natural but controversial additive.

U.S. landowners voluntarily protect more land (and water) than all national parks in the lower 48 states, a new census shows.

As ocean temps rise, so may a toxin found in these edible creatures.

Cooking starchy food at high temps for a long time can produce acrylamide, a chemical that may cause cancer.

If chicken breasts are your go-to lean protein, you may want to avoid this poultry defect.

A new study finds only 8 percent of recipes in cookbooks have information on internal cooking temperatures and not all that information is considered safe.

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.

At Global Seed Network's peer-to-peer online network, people can share rare and heirloom seeds for free.

You've heard of cat cafes, but this might be taking things too far...

Crumb-free bread could definitely improve options on future space restaurant menus.

After World War II, a government program called Atoms for Peace aimed to find a peaceful use for nuclear power. And thus, the atomic garden was born.

A new study finds surging levels of harmful phthalates in instant macaroni and cheese.

The water coming out of your tap is safe, but there may still be some common contaminants.

When copper from a mug mixes with the acids in a cocktail like a Moscow mule, copper poisoning can occur.

Despite being ancient, a fruitcake found in the Antarctic from a 1911 expedition looks as fresh and unappetizing as the day it was made.

Scientists are are trying to understand why fish eat ocean plastic, how it affects them and how it affects their predators — including us.

The FDA is stepping up food safety measures for raw sprouts, a living food that's prone to carrying foodborne illnesses.

The most effective way to remove pesticides from apple skins is to soak them in a baking soda and water solution. (It works better than bleach.)

The short answer is yes — but, there are caveats.

Carey Gillam’s book "Whitewash" finds that glyphosate, the chemical in Monsanto’s Roundup, is everywhere – and evidence that it causes harm has been suppressed.

Your dog or cat wants in on the turkey and pumpkin pie, but not everything on the table is OK for your pet to eat.

The shell doesn't always protect eggs from becoming infected with salmonella.

You're ingesting microplastics when you consume this trendy salt source.

Microwave popcorn may be convenient, but there are some hidden health dangers inside the bag.