For the first time in history, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, according to a new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The...
A once-rare surgical procedure, originally developed to correct serious deformities, is increasingly being sought after by adults—particularly men—wishing to boost their height for cosmetic reasons. The...
Older adults who lose weight or experience significant fluctuations may face an increased risk of accelerated cognitive decline, according to new research from Pennsylvania State University....
The psychedelic drug LSD has shown encouraging results in reducing symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, according to a new study that could pave the way for...
Human blood cells exposed to space conditions begin to lose their ability to generate healthy new cells and show signs of genetic damage, according to new...
Artificial sweeteners found in diet sodas and low-calorie desserts may be linked to faster cognitive decline, according to new research published in the medical journal of...
Health experts are sounding the alarm over the rapid rise of vaping, warning that e-cigarettes risk creating a new generation of nicotine addicts and exposing millions...
Children whose fathers were exposed to secondhand smoke during childhood face a significantly higher risk of developing poor lung health as adults, according to new Australian...
France’s health system is being instructed to prepare for the possibility of treating thousands of soldiers returning from combat, in what officials describe as a precautionary...
A new international analysis has found that the United States remains the dominant force in global cancer research funding, while the European Union is steadily increasing...
