Individuals who sleep with, kiss, or are licked by pets have higher risks of developing certain illnesses that can only be transferred from an animal.

Individuals who have mental health disorders are no more likely than people who do not have a disorder to commit acts of violence.

Heart experts have been analyzing the relative power of good cholesterol, HDL, as an additional deterrent of heart disease.

The drug, vorapaxar, was deemed as unsafe for people who have a history of stroke, but the actual risk data was not presented.

Porn can help both men and women explore certain fantasies as well. It is not unhealthy to have sexual fantasies, and pornography can help singles or couples artificially engage in these fantasies.

Malaria is a potentially life-threatening disease and is contracted when an infected mosquito bites a human.

Individuals with celiac disease, which prevents the ability to digest gluten (found in wheat), may be able to consume wheat flour.

Spinal fusions are performed on more than 150,000 individuals each year, but experts explain this method of treatment should be used only as a last resort.

A new study in Germany may have unveiled a test to effectively determine which stage II colorectal cancer patients are at the highest risk for recurrence.

Wal-Mart, the largest food retailer in the United States, has launched a new campaign to start providing healthier foods.