Obesity could be spread among people living in close proximity, similarly to contagious diseases, according to a new report by researchers from the University of Southern California and think tank Rand Corp. Read More »

Antibiotics are becoming resistant to fatal diseases in a frightening trend which could spark a post-antibiotic apocalypse, top scientists are warning. Read More »

A new study published Thursday in the Science journal describes a new non-invasive blood test that can identify signs of eight types of cancer before any symptoms show up. Read More »

Having become the first Australian state to legalize locally grown medicinal cannabis in 2016, Victoria has successfully completed a trial involving 29 kids with severe epilepsy, according to reports. Read More »

Researchers from the University of Lancashire have discovered that a drug meant to help sufferers of type 2 diabetes is also highly effective in reversing the effects of Alzheimer's. Read More »

While the hunt for the fountain of youth continues, Norway’s newly-crowned oldest man, George Melford Nygaard, has shared his thoughts on the secret to a long and fulfilling life without missing out on the finer things. Read More »

More than one-fifth of American teenagers are using marijuana during pregnancy, a new study finds. Use of the drug, found to impair an infant’s brain development and function, is on the rise with pregnant women of all ages. Read More »

The California Department of Public Health has issued guidelines on cell phone exposure, warning residents to keep their cell phone away from their body to reduce potential cancer and infertility risks. Read More »

A new study by the American Cancer Society has found that 40% of all cancer cases are associated with bad habits and poor lifestyle choices, and are thus preventable. Read More »

A new report has revealed that the majority of children who are referred for specialist mental healthcare in England are being denied the treatment they need. Read More »