Guns, drugs and cars contribute substantially to the life-expectancy gap between the United States and other developed nations, a study found. Deaths from old-age ailments sometimes get more...

Exercise should be part of everyone's daily routine. Age is no excuse. Elderly people who include exercise in their daily lives enjoy better overall health, mobility and flexibility. Don't be put off...

Manipulating what kinds of bacteria live in the gut might lead to a new way to treat millions of children suffering chronic malnutrition, says new research that suggests the right microbes can help...

Social media are like an octopus spreading its tentacles everywhere and reaching everyone wherever they are. Should we be worried? Parents are concerned about the influence of social media on...

The World Health Organization says it may be necessary to use controversial methods like genetically modified mosquitoes to wipe out the insects that are spreading the Zika virus across the...

In an existence where we are constantly urged to buy more and accumulate more, decluttering takes on a new meaning. It is not simply about clearing toys off the floor or clearing the table for...

Whether it's a jungle hut or a high-rise apartment, your home is covered in bacteria, and new research from the Amazon suggests city dwellers might want to open a window. Scientists traveled from...

The obesity problem in children is becoming progressively worse, and this is leading to serious consequences on the health system, Parliamentary Secretary for Health Chris Fearne warned....

A new study says a person's risk of becoming depressed or hooked on smoking may be influenced by DNA inherited from Neanderthals. Researchers found evidence that one bit of Neanderthal DNA can...

From the cacophony of day care to the buzz of TV and electronic toys, noise is more distracting to a child's brain than an adult's, and new research shows it can hinder how youngsters learn. In...