People with one of the most common heart disorders who are exposed to greater levels of pollution have a 1.2-fold higher risk of stroke than their peers who live with less pollution, according to a JAMA Network Open study published recently by researchers at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Researchers have examined the sustainability of different models of  the most commonly used oral health product – the toothbrush – to determine which is best for the planet and associated human health.

Thanks to an innovative research partnership, Mac and Hollister feel right at home at Trent University.

 A global study led by researchers at The University of Western Australia has addressed the rising use of intravenous iron therapy in anaemic patients during major surgery and found there is little benefit.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Indiana University funding to further understand exposure risks of rural communities to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, through their drinking water.

New research from UBC finds that after a night of shorter sleep, people react more emotionally to stressful events the next day.

Prosthetic users have to look longer at the object they are interacting with than their able-bodied counterparts.

Astronauts face a very difficult challenge in space. In microgravity, their muscles and bones weaken over time.

Besides providing health care to millions, the Medicaid program helps recipients make healthier food choices, according to work UConn research recently published in the journal Health Economics.

A virus affecting wood frog tadpoles throughout the eastern United States is offering scientists a rare opportunity to investigate the role of environmental factors in the spread of infectious disease.