HEALTH

The cost of health insurance in the U.S. has exceeded worker's monthly wages, according to a new study carried out by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Women who regularly consume coffee are less likely to suffer from depression according to a new study.

At least 13 people in eight U.S. states have died as a result of a listeria outbreak from contaminated cantaloupes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

The outbreak of listeria linked to cantaloupes has resulted in the death of 13 people in the U.S. according to an announcement from health officials.

According to a survey conducted by Consumer Reports, the percentage of people who reported skipping medication and other forms of health care this year rose nine percentage points to 48 percent.

Cantaloupe Listeria Deaths Continue to Rise

The World Health Organization recently endorsed a cervical cancer detection method using vinegar that can diagnose precancerous spots and remove them in minutes.

Maryland on Tuesday became the first state to propose a ban on the sale of crib bumper pads because they may pose unnecessary risks for infants.

Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson teams up with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to open a new weight loss center in the city in effort to show a commitment to healthy living.

Grumpy teens who are not getting the recommended amount of sleep tend to engage in more risky, unhealthy acts, say researchers from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A new study by Harvard University researchers found that coffee acts as an antidepressant among the people who consume caffeinated products on a regular basis.

A new poll states that Americans receive too much health and medical care. Around 42 per cent of the U.S. primary care physicians believe that their patients are receiving too much medical care.

Men who do not have children may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease as per a new study.

Regular consumption of two or more cups of the caffeinated beverage helps women lower the risks of developing depression, researchers of Harvard University found.

Radiation and bone loss are not the only health risks that astronauts staying for long period of time in space are exposed to. A new study of astronauts has showed that astronauts who have spent months in space face the problem of blurring vision.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has released a new campaign urging patients to check out doctors' qualifications before going under the knife, prompted by a series of reports of botched surgeries.

Dog owners are more likely than non-dog owners to get exercise they need.

A recent Stanford University study found that childless men are 17 percent more likely to die from heart disease compared to men with even one child.

Researchers used Maggot Debridement Therapy to treat wounds in diabetics.

MelaFind, a new melanoma detection device manufactured by MELA Sciences, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after being rejected by the agency less than a year ago.

A surge in the number of new cancer cases and in expensive treatments for the disease cost the world around $895 billion in 2008, according to a study calling for urgent solutions.

Hospitals are marketing for the formula industry, says researcher

The health care division of Bayer AG has reported that its trial prostate cancer drug Alpharadin, in Phase III study, showed significant increase in overall survival in patients.

Combination of Afinitor® and Aromasin can buy you more time before the breast cancer situation worsens.

Lesser number of hospitals are found to be giving new mothers industry-sponsored baby formula samples as per a new study.

A wide range of lifestyle aspects which include stress, smoking, heavy drinking, and sun exposure could raise the risk for hair loss as per preliminary findings from new studies.

Young people across the globe are having more unprotected sex and know less about effective contraception options, a multinational survey revealed on Monday.

There is a severe shortage of life-saving generic drugs in the U.S., causing many hospitals to either go without the medications or buy them from third-party vendors at extremely high prices.

The damaging impact of chemotherapy on healthy cells can now be combated using a protein switch that initiates cancer cells to produce their own anti-cancer medication.