A new study suggests people who had certain kinds of dental X-rays in the past may be at an increased risk for meningioma, the most commonly diagnosed brain tumor in the U.S.
Conventional wisdom holds that Manson won't and shouldn't be paroled, but the convict retains a small but noisy fringe of followers determined to get him freed, or at least improve the conditions of his confinement.
Healthcare costs related to obesity total more than $190 billion is spent annually - - more than double previous estimates, according to a new study.
In an emotionally charged prayer during a pre-Easter Mass, cancer-stricken Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez pleaded with Jesus to spare his life, since he has more to do for the country. 57-year-old socialist leader attended the mass on Thursday after returning from his latest session of cancer treatment in Cuba.
A new study from Purdue University has discovered the presence of piceatannoI in red wine that has the potential to interfere with fat cell development in the human body. PiceatannoI is a compound found in grapes, blueberries and passion fruit with a structural property similar to the much known resveratrol. The study is seen as a forerunner for anti-obesity measures
One of the most promising new cancer drugs isn't new at all -- it's metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1994. It may be able to suppress tumors, according to new research.
The New York Mets downed the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day behind five strong innings from Johan Santana and an impressive showing from their bullpen.
Giuliana and Bill Rancic have had there share of bad news over the years. Since marrying in 2005 the Rancics have endured infertility, a miscarriage and the shocking news of Giuliana's breast cancer and subsequent double mastectomy.
Jim Marshall, the innovator behind the Marshall brand of iconic guitar amplifiers, died Thursday morning in London. He was 88 years old.
A group of scientists has uncovered a startling truth about an especially deadly form of breast cancer: turns out, it's actually a lot of different kinds of breast cancer.
Today is National Tell A Lie Day. What better way to celebrate this April 4 holiday than to take a look at some of the best -- or worst -- whoppers told by the five men who are running for the U.S. presidency? Romney, Obama, Santorum, Gingrich, Paul... no one is exempt.
A student at an Ohio school has filed a lawsuit in the federal court against the school authorities for prohibiting him from wearing a T-shirt bearing the slogan Jesus is Not a Homophobe.
Five Albuquerque Station Eight firefighters, who split a $10,000 prize from the record breaking Mega Millions jackpot, have donated part of their winnings to a Vince Cordova, a fellow firefighter who is suffering from a possibly fatal tumor.
Ninety-three year old Rachel Veitch is retiring her beloved 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente after driving the trust vehicle for 48 years.
The 1940 Census records highlight some major lifestyle differences between then and now. One of the biggest differences? Healthcare.
Many organ transplant recipients and cancer patients depend on rapamycin, a drug that suppresses the immune system and targets proteins involved in cell division. But this highly effective drug has an unfortunate side effect: many of the people who take it develop diabetes. Scientists now say they've figured out the root of the problem by studying the drug's effects on mice.
The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Monday were: Complete Genomics, Affymetrix, MCG Capital Corp, Urban Outfitters, Oncothyreon and Ctrip.com International. The top after-market NASDAQ losers were: Zoltek Companies, Nortek, Cavium, Team, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and ArthroCare Corp.
Oaksterdam University, the California school which professes to deliver quality training for the cannabis industry, was raided Monday by federal agents, the institution tweeted.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy announced a five-year deal for computer support for the world’s most sensitive telescope.
The former Betty Draper contemplates a world without Betty Draper.
Kevin Mcguire was supposed to be sitting next to Taylor Swift at the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night, but instead the young cancer patient was hospitalized and had to miss his date with the pop star.
Young adults are at a significantly higher risk of melanoma than they were 40 years ago, according to a new study.
