While one team of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists is testing the effectiveness of pesticides against mosquitoes, another group is learning how repellents work.  

A mother’s willingness to sacrifice her own health and safety for the sake of her children is a common narrative across cultures — and by no means unique to humans alone.

As Californians rejected Proposition 37, which would have required labeling of food that’s been genetically modified, debate continues on the health implications of eating such foods.

Prescription drugs that today help patients fight severe fungal infections might tomorrow be even more effective.

Promising results were reported here today from a proof-of-concept clinical trial of an “anti-hunger” ingredient for yogurt, fruit shakes, smoothies and other foods that would make people feel full longer and ease the craving to eat.