Since 1991, deaths due to cancer have dwindled in the United States. Nonetheless, a new study has found that some counties in the U.S. remain "cancer hot spots." The data suggests that smoking and obesity are two major factors why the cancer death rate is higher in some areas.
Canada is taking strong initiatives to curb the use of painkillers, as death from potent opioid drugs is on the rise. The government now requires warning labels to be posted on every prescription sticker on the bottle.
Scientists have discovered a new, extinct species of giant otters in China, estimated to weigh more than 100 pounds.
New findings reveal how fake news or fake campaigns spread rapidly and by developing a vaccine for the public, they can distinguish myths and facts about climate change.
Researchers have concluded a successful trial of new herpes vaccine in animals.
Scientists have warned that roasting and frying starchy foods such as potatoes can apparently increase the risk of cancer due to acrylamide, a chemical compound that builds up in food when they are cooked in high temperatures or above 120 degrees Celsius.
Scientists suggest that going on a permanent diet can help you live longer. This new study found that monkeys live three years longer than normal with calorie restriction.
A new study has revealed that sitting under an umbrella cannot protect you from the sun's harmful rays. Scientists suggest that using sunscreen is the better and more effective way of protecting yourself.
In Ukraine, a successful new method of IVF called pronuclear transfer gave birth to a "three-parent baby." However, this sparked a controversy as many ethical questions remain unanswered.
The so-called "middle child syndrome" is not true, according to a study that focused on family relationships.
