Experiments that create animal-human hybrids should be more rightly regulated, a group of British scientists said in a new report.
British researchers called for guidelines in experiments that implant human genes or cells in animals, warning of ethical issues in the rapidly developing field of research.
The obesity rate continues to rise across America as a recent report from two public health groups show that 16 states saw an increase in the adult obesity rate over the past year.
The latest trend data show that the rate of obesity in the U.S. is still high and that 12 states have reported an obesity prevalence of 30 percent or higher among adults.
The ongoing healthcare reforms cannot be isolated from the controversy that has exposed President Barack Obama's desperation to tag along his mother, who was often portrayed as a victim of health care insurers.
Australian researchers report that they are stepping closure in their long-sought goal: a blood test for the early detection of the Alzheimer’s disease among the people.
As the clamor for legalizing marijuana peaks in US, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) remains adamant on its stand that smoked marijuana is harmful. Since the prescription medicine Marinol, which is a synthetic form of Delta-9-THC, the chemical found in smoked marijuana that treats distressing symptoms, is available for the medical consumption, DEA believes that legalizing smoked marijuana will only lead to misuse.
Trashing talk that some members of the Apple board have conducted discussions on CEO succession plans with executive head hunters, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said the rumors are mere 'hogwash'.
Tall women face an increased risk of cancer, British researchers said. The study focused on British women and found that for every four inches added risk of cancer increases by 16 percent.
The likelihood of developing certain types of cancer rises 16 per cent for every 4-inch of height taller a study has revealed, potentially putting taller women at a higher risk.
Express Scripts, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESRX) said it agreed to buy Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MHS) for $29.1 billion cash and stock deal that would see Express Scripts becoming the largest pharmacy-benefits manager in the U.S.
People with heart diseases who are not taking their daily aspirin dose are at an increased risk of heart attack.
Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia that becomes progressively worse over time, is the second-most feared disease, said U.S. and European researches Wednesday. The most feared disease?
New Jersey is going to join 15 other states of the US and the District of Columbia to allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
Google's stock popped last week when the company surprised investors with strong numbers. Apple is expected to post similarly strong numbers, but the market may have already figured that in to Apple's stock price.
The latest trend data show that the rate of obesity in the U.S. is still high and that 12 states have reported an obesity prevalence of 30 person or higher among adults.
A compilation of all the actresses who have played Catwoman down the ages.
MacMillan stated that only ten years ago, only about one-third of the population was destined to develop cancer.
Coffee and tea may save you from MRSA, a deadly staph infection, according to a recent study.
Coffee and tea can save you from MRSA, a deadly staph infection.
A government advisory panel unanimously approved an experimental drug, Adcetris, from Bothell, WA.-based drug maker, Seattle Genetics, serving as the company's first commercial drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Google's stock is on the move after the company beat analysts' expectations in revenue and profit. Now the big question becomes: Is Apple's stock next in line for a big move?