Everyone's terrified of trans fats these days, and it's not hard to see why: They've been so vilified that some places are actually banning them.

Must be something to it, right?

"The next step was to figure out how people are getting exposed to BPA."

That laughable line comes from a recent press release from the Harvard School of Public Health. And, frankly, if I chewed gum I would have choked on it when I read it.

Ever watch someone with sleep apnea? It's one of the most frightening -- and unforgettable -- things you'll ever see.

If you're a woman, I have important news for you. Researchers in Kentucky have determined that you could have a dangerous deficiency. And they want to make sure it's corrected right away.

Oh wait a second. No, no--this is just another mainstream "alert" to get you on more drugs.

"Prehypertension" is a name that sounds like it was invented to scare patients -- and it's definitely succeeded.

The most dangerous chemicals in your house aren't in your garage or basement -- they're flowing freely right from your kitchen sink.

I never trusted food in cans. Not sure why. Maybe it was the smell, the shape, or that it just seemed fake to me.

Looks like those statin drugs lower a lot more than just cholesterol levels--a new study finds that men who take these meds face shrinking testosterone levels, too.

The clock is running out on 2011, but it looks like there's still time to squeeze in one last phony vitamin panic.

Question: I just turned 30, and I noticed I'm getting varicose veins. Are they dangerous? Should I be worried?