When it comes to living a long life, this is the place to be. Although with a struggling economy, high unemployment and stagnant growth rate, this country continues to have the world’s healthiest people. Where does the US rank?

University of Salford researchers claim that vitamin C starves cancer cells by preventing the mitochondria – the powerhouse of cells – from gaining any energy to grow. High doses of substances found in oranges is 10 times more effective than trial drugs.

Tumors had shrunk and no signs of cancer spread progressing after five weeks on a strawberry-boosted diet shows a study on mice tested by Marche Polytechnic University in Italy.

Excessive sunscreen use might be playing a major role in the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and related adverse health conditions, analysis published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association revealed.

Researchers at Columbia University found girls with high concentrations of certain chemicals found in many children’s shampoos and other personal care products have lower thyroid hormone levels, which is critical for healthy brain development.

In a spat with a loved one and can’t reach a resolution? Hug it out. A new study finds that hugs shield us from the harmful effects of a soured mood that come from arguments and conflicts with others.