Thyroid cancer is a rare condition, but since the thyroid plays such an important role, it can still cause serious problems. We take a look what you need to know about--including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Most of us take for granted the ability to hear and see the world. However, there are some people who aren't as fortunate. We take a look at five inspiring videos of people gaining that ability for the first time.

There's no denying that most of us eat too much sugar. However, some artificial sweeteners are just as bad for you as the real thing. We take a look a three sugar substitutes that are truly healthy alternatives.

Movies are not always the greatest sources of factual information, but these films all managed to depict mental illness is a fair and accurate light.

The internet is an amazing place full of valuable information. However, too much access to info about diseases can quickly turn a healthy person into a hypochondriac. We take a look at some tips to prevent it.

Natural sugar and refined sugar may have some similarities, but how your body processes them is completely different. We take a look at why you should care about the differences.

Antibiotics revolutionized the field of medicine when they were first introduced. However, these days they seem to be creating more problems than solutions.

Kale has recently been touted as a wonder-food, and while it can be very healthy, it can become too much of a good thing. We take a look at some of the drawbacks to eating kale.

Supporters of abstinence-only education believe it will keep teenagers from having sex, but is that really the case? We take a look at the best arguments against this type of sex education.

From an early age, we're taught to have high self-esteem, but could this be hurting us in the long run? We take a look at the dark side of pride.

Why do some people accept scientific research with no trouble while others are skeptical of the claims made by experts? We look at this question from a perspective involving both psychology and neuroscience.

Losing weight can be difficult, but many people find that keeping it off is even harder! We take a look at some tips for making lifestyle changes that stick.