'Cure' for Chernobyl children: sun, sea, clean air in Portugal
Anya wasn't even born when Chernobyl exploded nearly 30 years ago, but even today its radioactive fallout stalks her and other Ukrainian youngsters growing up near the disused plant.
Obesity 'master-switch' in genes may be turned off: study
Scientists have identified a genetic master-switch that makes some people more prone to obesity than others, and research out suggests it can be turned off, possibly leading to weight loss.
Doctors should prescribe e-cigarettes to smokers: UK
E-cigarettes should be prescribed to smokers to help them quit the habit, British public health experts recommended in a study.
Aspirin reduces bowel cancer risk in obese patients: study
Being overweight more than doubles the risk of bowel cancer in people with a certain gene disorder, but a regular dose of aspirin can reverse the trend.
Former US president Carter reveals he has cancer
Former US president Jimmy Carter said that recent liver surgery has shown he has cancer, and that it has spread.
Music eases pain after surgery: study
Listening to music before, after and even during surgery reduces anxiety and the need for painkillers, according to a comprehensive study published.
Michael Jackson's father suffers stroke in Brazil
The father of "King of Pop" Michael Jackson was in a Brazilian hospital, after suffering a stroke hours before a huge birthday bash in his honor, doctors said.
Can smoking drive you mad? Study suggests it might
People who suffer from psychosis are about three times more likely to be smokers, but scientists have long scratched their heads over which one leads to the other.
Comic Carrey slams 'fascist' California vaccine order
Veteran comic actor Jim Carrey has labeled California's governor a "corporate fascist" for ordering tougher rules on mandatory vaccinations, claiming they can poison children.
Bill Gates hopeful of AIDS vaccine in 10 years
Billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates, who spends millions of dollars on AIDS drug development, said he hoped for a vaccine against the disease within the next decade as a cure remains far off.
South Korea passes new law to curb MERS outbreak
South Korea has introduced a new law designed to curb a MERS outbreak, tightening quarantine restrictions and imposing jail sentences on those who defy anti-infection measures.
Medical marijuana may help some symptoms, but not all
Medical marijuana shows some effectiveness in helping treat chronic pain but there is less evidence of its success in warding off nausea or helping ill patients gain weight.
S. Korea reports three new MERS cases
South Korea reported three new cases of MERS as health authorities remained vigilant about the spread of the virus.
North Korea says it has 'cure' for MERS, Ebola, AIDS
North Korea says it has developed a vaccine that is "very effective" in treating MERS, Ebola and AIDS, the state mouthpiece KCNA reported.
MERS sparks mask rush in Asia, but are they effective?
As South Korea scrambles to control an outbreak of the killer MERS virus, its fearful citizens have donned surgical masks en masse.
WHO says MERS outbreak in S.Korea a 'wakeup call'
The World Health Organization said that the MERS outbreak in South Korea was a "wakeup call" and urged all countries to be more vigilant.
Smoking behind half of major cancer deaths: study
Smoking is responsible for nearly half of deaths due to certain types of cancers in 2011.
S. Korea reports 16th MERS death and five new cases
South Korea reported the 16th death in an expanding MERS outbreak and announced financial aid to the tourism industry.
S.Korea MERS virus outbreak "large and complex": WHO
South Korea's outbreak of the deadly MERS virus is "large and complex" and more cases should be expected, a team of World Health Organization (WHO) experts said.
Nestle challenges noodles ban in Indian court
Nestle said it is challenging a ban imposed by India on its hugely popular Maggi instant noodles brand after tests showed they contained excessive levels of lead.