New US research has found that men who include vegetables and leafy greens, orange juice, and fruit in their diet may benefit from a lower risk of memory loss as they age.

The 1st International Conference of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma was held in Medan, as a forum to present and share the latest innovations.

Researchers have found "different patterns" in brain scans among children who record heavy smart device and video game use.

Many fitness enthusiasts frequently join Zumba classes for several health benefits, including losing weight.

Wearing high heels can cause a painful condition called big toe arthritis.

Several psychologists have said social anxiety could be preventing you from enjoying life to the fullest. Among other things, relationships and your career could especially be affected.

In the ongoing hunt for more effective weapons against malaria, international researchers said Thursday they are exploring a pathway that has until now been little studied -- killing parasites in the liver, before the illness emerges.

The World Health Organization said Monday it is creating a panel to study the implications of gene editing after a Chinese scientist controversially claimed to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies.

The youngest children in a given class at school are more likely to be diagnosed with an attention deficit disorder than those older than them, according to an American study triggering renewed debate on overdiagnosing.

Putting sugary drinks into your reusable water bottle also increases the chances of bacteria buildup.

From simply changing a few things about what and how you eat, you can easily work your way to a flatter, less bloated stomach.

Despite containing healthy ingredients, there are snacks and foods available that are not as healthy as you might think.

Living with smartphones for a permanent social media connection exposes them to all forms of environments and bacteria.

While around one third of death from cancer are due to high body mass index, smoking, alcohol use and lack of physical activity, some carcinogens are found in household items.

Carefully selecting shoes that allow for both comfort and breathability is important, but so is keeping shoes clean and dry. 

Should everything that becomes technically possible be carried out?  For most ethicists the answer is no -- but the tricky part is whether it can be prevented.

One in three women in the Americas has suffered violence at the hands of their domestic partner at some point in their life, according to a study released Thursday by the Pan American Health Organization.

Climate change is making more people around the world vulnerable to heat exposure, putting them at greater risk of heart and kidney disease, heat stress, and other heat-related killers.

Often, patients are turned away "because there are no surgical materials, no anesthesiologists. They don't even have chlorine to clean the cubicles," said Silvia Bolivar, a nurse at Concepcion Palacios, the biggest maternity unit in the capital Caracas.

The rainy season makes exercising on a treadmill a very good idea.

The Rhnull blood type was discovered in 1961 and is considered the rarest in the world.

According to experts, despite constantly being mixed up and mistaken for one another, there is one difference that separates psychopaths and sociopaths. 

Here is what could happen to your body, as well as your brain, when you drink too much or too little water.

MDMA, the main ingredient in ecstasy, makes humans more likely to cooperate -- but only with trustworthy people -- researchers said.

MDMA, the main ingredient in ecstasy, makes humans more likely to cooperate -- but only with trustworthy people -- researchers said.

With a history going back 2,400 years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is deeply rooted in the country and remains popular despite access to Western pharmaceuticals. 

With a history going back 2,400 years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is deeply rooted in the country and remains popular despite access to Western pharmaceuticals. 

A group of medical researchers have a counterintuitive proposal for shielding people’s most intimate personal data from prying eyes.

Antidepressant use in England rose significantly compared to other prescription drugs in the wake of Britain's decision in 2016 to exit the European Union, according to new research released on Wednesday.

A new research showed that probiotics don't help children recover from stomach flu any better than a placebo.