Early diagnosis is the key to reducing the nearly eight million deaths caused by cancer across the globe annually, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) said today, stressing the...

Over 8,300 people suffered from food poisoning in 2011 in China, of which 137 died, the health ministry said.

The figures were based on four quarterly reports posted by the ministry on its website,...

Experts are encouraging sexually active adults aged 45 and over to indulge in safe sex after recent figures revealed that sexually transmitted infections in 50-90 year olds have doubled in the past...

Robin Gibb has quashed rumours suggesting that he is on his "last legs", assuring his fans that he is recovering well and is winning the cancer battle.

Recent reports had suggested that the 'Bee...

Researchers have successfully demonstrated the efficacy of an advanced blood test for detecting and analysing circulating tumour cells (CTCs)-breakaway cells from patients' solid tumours- of cancer...

A new wonder pill, capable of harnessing the health-boosting power of red wine may play a vital role in fighting a range of common illnesses, researchers say.

National Institutes of Health...

Silver is as efficient as a leading chemotherapy drug in treating cancer and may even have fewer side effects, a new study has revealed.

Results from the study at the University of Leeds, show that...

Growth in early childhood can affect bone density in adult life, according to New Delhi Birth Cohort study.

The data showed that greater height and body mass index (BMI) gain in utero and infancy...

NEW YORK -- For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming -- and couldn't withstand. Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Friday...

To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor, mostly young women who visit Planned Parenthood, it is usually just a physical exam by the only health...

New cases of cancer could rise 30% in the UK by 2030, experts have warned. The UK ranks 16th out of 27 countries in the European Union for the predicted rise in cases, according to the data from the...

Cancer research centre The number of people diagnosed with cancer could rise by almost a third by 2030, experts believe. The World Cancer Research Fund today estimated there will be 396,000 new...

Komen cancer charity has reversed its decision, apologizing profusely for abandoning the abortion giant. "We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon...

Among friends and acquaintances, Edgar Kaiser Jr. was known for his handwritten Christmas cards.The cards often came with another personal touch: poems, composed by Kaiser himself, often turning on...

DUBAI - At least 55 types of cancer have been documented in the Arab population in the region, according to a preliminary survey done by the Centre for Arab Genomic...

MEXICO, February 4 (Itar-Tass) - Russia will provide 41 million US dollars to Nicaragua for building a medical centre with the most advanced equipment, Guillermo Gonzalez - President Daniel...

New cases of cancer could rise by 30 per cent in the UK by 2030, experts warned, with poor diet, heavy alcohol consumption and an ageing population likely to play a major...

The nurse arrested then freed over the saline contamination deaths at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport has lost her appeal against her dismissal. Rebecca Leighton was sacked for theft after being...

Local mothers, female business owners and students are the latest groups being targeted by the White House's campaign to promote the Affordable Care Act. Health and Human Services Secretary...

New cases of cancer in Ireland could rocket 72% by 2030, health experts have warned.Ireland has topped a list of 27 countries in the European Union with cases predicted to rise from 19,454 in 2008 to...

Chris Youssef, an interior designer, left, and Peter Syrett, an architect, have created a database linking construction materials to warnings on substances in those...

BOSTON (CBS) – It’s been a rough cold and flu season so far and now hospitals are being flooded with patients suffering a severe stomach bug. In the MetroWest area, hundreds have visited...

Stage and screen legend Ben Gazzara has died after losing a battle with pancreatic cancer - the same disease that killed his Road House co-star Patrick Swayze. Gazzara, who was 81, died at Bellevue...

Breast cancer claims one life every 10 minutes. In 2025, these cancers will kill one victim each in 4.6 and 6.2 minutes. The figures and projections are for India...

Cancer treatment could be transformed by a new "fluid biopsy" technique that spotlights tumour cells carried in the bloodstream, say scientists.Researchers in the US have developed a way of...

Doug Murray/ REUTERS JUPITER, Fla. (AP) -- Even as he battles an aggressive form of brain cancer, Hall of Famer Gary Carter wouldn't miss Opening Day for the college baseball team he coaches....

NEW YORK--When I was 16, a health educator came to my high-school gym class, corralled the girls in the locker room and talked about breast health. My experience that day proved fateful for me, and...

The war of words between Republican legislators and Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton continued Friday with a new focus: state workers who are developing a health exchange. State Sen. David Hann, a...

Jessica Rae Baird was fired from her nursing job at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, fell behind on bills and lost her home after taking Vicodin in July 2010, crashing her car and injuring...

Cancer researchers claim that a reduction in the amount of salt, sugar and fat ingested would help cut rates of the disease. Photograph: Brian...

Newt Gingrich showed no interest in going easy on each other heading into Saturday's Nevada caucuses, despite polls that show the former Massachusetts governor well ahead in the contest.  ...

Clench your fist—that’s about the size of your heart. Located in the center of your chest, the heart beats about one hundred thousand times a day, pumping five to six quarts of blood per...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Traffic pollution may cost two California cities millions each year in managing children's asthma, a new study...

Oklahoma's commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has been named the interim director of the state's Department of Human Services. The Oklahoma Commission for Human...

Does work get you down? You're not alone. But a new study says people who work more than 11 hours per day are much more likely to be depressed. Wait until you hear the reasons why...you might be...

Actress Elizabeth Banks makes an appearance to promote the national "Go Red For Women" campaign, in support of heart disease awareness, at Macy's Herald Square on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012...

Daryl Gittins has discovered an inner determination he did not know he possessed. "You have to make a decision after being told you have a life-threatening illness. "When my surgeon said...

All 11- and 12-year-old boys should be vaccinated against the human papillomavirus, according to new vaccination guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...

Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton suffered an alcohol addiction relapse this week, despite personal struggles to stay sober. Image credit: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Texas Rangers’ outfielder Josh...

ELOS ) has commenced the launch of its new skin remodeling procedure. The treatment procedure dubbed "evolastin" is the first energy-based dermal remodeling procedure which delivers...

Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun will be away from the team for an indefinite period of time dealing with health issues. (Joe Raymond | Associated Press |...