People who have access to medical care that is comprehensive, readily accessible, and patient-centered are at lower risks of death.

Bisphenol A (BPA), a compound regarded as an endocrine disruptor with potential risks to human health, is found in over 94% of thermal cash receipts as well as tickets, newspapers, and flyers printed worldwide.

International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reports that 366 million people worldwide now have diabetes, and the disease is responsible for 4.6 million deaths annually,

People with consistently high health care costs experience a 28% cumulative decrease in physician fees after an average of five years of Transcendental Meditation practice.

In its “World Alzheimer's Report 2011,” Alzheimer's Disease International encourages efforts for early diagnosis, that may effect society-wide health, financial and social benefits.

National forests help people develop a healthier lifestyle, by providing ample opportunities for recreational exercise.

If the current "obesity epidemic" continues unchecked, 50% of the US adult population will be obese -- with body mass index values of 30 or higher -- by 2030.

More than three-fourths of US healthcare workers utilize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies.

Plan for changes in lifestyle and health to improve your odds of a healthy and happy retirement.

American Cancer Society reports a steady reduction in overall cancer death rates in recent years, but not all segments of the US population have benefitted equally.