A new study conducted at Peking University has introduced a minor behavioral technique that lowers craving in drug addicts by altering their memory.

A new study conducted by Scottish researchers suggests that mild exercises like walking play an important role in fighting depression.

Regular exercise during breast cancer treatment can significantly help patients by lowering their depression and fatigue, and improving their quality of life.

A new radioactive agent called florbetaben can help in early diagnose of Alzheimer's disease in people suffering from memory problems, US researchers say.

Mothers who drink a moderate amount of coffee during pregnancy will not have newborns with sleeping problems, a Brazilian study suggests.

Scientists have developed a new blood test that warns about the recurrence of treated breast cancer almost a year earlier than CT scans.

People are more likely to feel happier with their lives in the short term after watching a sad movie because it makes them think about their loved ones.

New investigations have found herbal tinctures of thyme more effective than prescription topical medicines in killing the bacteria which causes acne.

A new study conducted by Thai researchers suggests that the yellow pigment in turmeric spice can ward off heart attacks after bypass surgery.

Two drugs commonly used for treating male baldness and enlarged prostate need more warnings on labels about their potential risk of causing infertility and sexual dysfunction.

Scientists have designed an implantable medical device that warns patients about a potential heart attack through a self-monitoring alert mode.

New evidence proves that flower plantation workers can bring home pesticides from their workplace and put their children at unseen health risks caused by secondary exposure.

Researchers of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto have found that people who smoke menthol cigarettes are at a greater risk of developing a stroke.

The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon has appointed 27 influential global leaders to advance worldwide efforts to address mother and child malnutrition.

The number of people suffering from dementia will be doubled by 2030 and reach to about 65.7 million, warns the World Health Organization (WHO).

The US health regulators have called on food producers to voluntarily stop unnecessary use of antibiotics in farm animals to stop drug-resistant superbugs.

People who have disrupted or insufficient sleep or those with chronic shuteye problems are more likely to become obese and develop diabetes.

Major and minor electrocardiographic abnormalities increase the risk for coronary heart events in older adults with no history of cardiovascular disease.

A new study conducted on monkeys shows that changes in the social status of female monkeys would lead to alterations in their immune system.

Not only genetic background but also the neighborhood in which kids live has a significant effect on their risk of developing childhood obesity.

Screening longtime smokers for lung cancer would be beneficent and less costly than the routine screenings accepted for other common forms of cancers.

Obese people who forget magical methods and focus on increasing physical activity and following low fat and calorie diet are the most successful in weight loss.

Bayer’s Yasmin and 10 other oral contraceptive pills (OCP) must contain serious warning labels because they increase women’s risk of blood clots, US health regulators say.

People living in countries with higher economic development and better access to high quality healthcare are less likely to have elevated total cholesterol.

Daily heat swings during summer may affect the health condition of elderly people who suffer from chronic disease and reduce their expected life span.

Taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements may not protect patients with cardiovascular disease against repeat heart attacks, a Korean study suggests.

People who frequently get dental X-rays are at a greater risk of developing meningioma, a common benign tumor growing in the outer membrane covering the brain.

Scientists have discovered a pair of molecules regulating the liver's production of glucose, which can offer a new hope in diabetes therapy.

Babies whose mothers were obese or had type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at a higher risk of autism and other developmental disorders after birth.

Scientists have for the first time discovered two new gene variants that are associated with development of common childhood obesity.

Anxiety increases human’s ability to detect odors emitted from potentially threatening sources, say researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Experiencing emotional trauma such as being abused or witnessing domestic violence in early childhood can affect intellectual development and learning abilities.

Lowering exposure to air pollutants by using face masks may help patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) experience less symptoms, Chinese researchers say.

Children who grow up learning to speak two languages switch between their different tasks faster than those who learn to speak only one language.

Children, who carry overloaded and heavy backpacks are more likely to develop painful and irreversible back deformities and injuries, warn Spanish researchers.

Exposure to a common group of pesticides called organophosphates may increase the risk of shorter pregnancy and delivering a baby with lower birth weight.

Using antibiotics instead of surgery for some patients with appendicitis may be a safe and effective first line treatment, a UK study suggests.

Doping officials may tighten tests on London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games after a study showed green tea might hide testosterone abuse.

The UK health officials have banned tobacco displays in large shops and supermarkets in an attempt to discourage young people from smoking.

Around 7,000 senior Iranian citizens gathered in Velayat Park, located in the south of the capital city of Tehran, to pay tribute to the long-lasting health.