By Mohammad Memarian

Early Medieval Europe is frequently viewed as a time of cultural stagnation, often given the misnomer of the 'Dark Ages'. However, analysis has revealed new ideas could spread rapidly as communities were interconnected, creating a surprisingly unified culture in Europe.

Excess iodine may be predictive of congenital hypothyroidism among infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), a new study suggested.

The richest 10 percent of people consume around 20 times more energy than the bottom 10 percent, an international study carried out at the University of Leeds has found.

Researchers, led by a Purdue University anthropology professor, have found that statistical methods and 3D imaging can be used to accurately measure animal bone cut marks made by prehistoric human butchery, and to help answer pressing questions about human evolution.

Forests play a critical role in the global carbon cycle, helping to mitigate climate change by storing carbon that would otherwise end up in the atmosphere. So, maintaining sustainable forest management practices that maximize the trees' ability to act as a carbon sink — for example, planting more trees than we harvest — has been recognized by activists as a key strategy in the fight against climate change.

Outpatient care may cost more when hospitals own the medical practices or employ the physicians, a US study suggests.

A new study helps identify which parents of teens are most likely to use feeding practices that have been linked with unhealthy outcomes, researchers say.

School and community gardens have become increasingly popular in recent years, but the people managing and working in these gardens are often unfamiliar with food safety practices that reduce the risk of food-borne illness.

US refinery workers are expanding their strike over unfair labor practices by major oil companies, the United Steelworkers Union says.

Eating healthy does not have to be difficult. If you develop a routine of adopting positive healthy practices, eating healthfully can become second nature.