Scientists used carbon-14 that was released by nuclear bomb tests that took place over 50 years ago to date neurons.
According to some clinicians, smoking alcohol, which involves inhaling the vapor of the liquid, could be on the rise and is considered to be very dangerous.
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that two-pill variants of the morning after pill can be sold over the counter while the government appeal is pending.
Scientists discovered the oldest case of cancer to date in a Neanderthal that existed over 120,000 years ago.
After evaluating global evidence of malnutrition and its effects on children, researchers state that nutrition must become a global priority.
A federal judge's order has moved 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan up on the lung transplant list, hoping to give her a fighting chance.
The Susan G. Komen foundation canceled its signature 3-Day walk in Washington and six other cities next year, citing weak participation numbers, The Tampa Bay Times reports.
The Brazilian Health Ministry on Wednesday scrapped an outreach campaign entitled "I'm happy being a prostitute".
A new report was published focusing on the Hula painted frog species that was believed to be extinct in 1996 but rediscovered in 2011.
A Texas-based company unveiled its latest lollipop flavor, breast milk.
The city of Philadelphia recently invited chefs from Chinese take-out restaurants to participate in free cooking classes that provided tips on using less salt in foods.
According to the National Park Service, parks throughout the country must start providing healthier food and drink options for park goers.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing the popular diabetes drug Avandia which was banned in 2010 after researchers found that thousands of people had heart problems after taking it.
An alarming new study reveals that an increasing number of men are "tricking" women into pregnancy by poking holes in condoms and stealing birth control pills.
Beauty can take you anywhere because people are hardwired to appreciate good looks, according to a leading plastic surgeon.