Even though smoking appears far less frequently in U.S. television shows than it used to, its portrayal may still be triggering the urge in adult smokers, according to a new study.Researchers reviewed patterns in TV smoking over more than 50 years and found that…

In a north London hospital, scientists are growing noses, ears and blood vessels in the laboratory in a bold attempt to make body parts using stem cells.It is among several labs around the world, including in the U.S., that are working on the futuristic…

The highly controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked with yet another adverse health condition: prostate cancer.In a small study published in PLOS ONE, scientists observed the presence of high levels of BPA in men with prostate cancer; they also found that BPA…

Now, 50 years later, the report’s positive effects are still being felt in the United States.A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has concluded that the surgeon general’s report, along with various other tobacco control efforts, have significantly…

Nearly one in five adults have cut back on eating fruit and vegetables in the past year because of rising prices, new research revealed last night.Ministers were last night urged to do more to educate households about nutrition as it emerged that 16 per cent…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Abbott Laboratories' MitraClip medical device, used to stop heart valve leakage in patients deemed unable to endure valve repair through open heart surgery, the company said on Friday.The MitraClip treats mitral regurgitation, a condition in which…

It's true that men are more likely to lose their hair than women, mostly due to male pattern baldness (more on that later). But thinning hair and hair loss are also common in women, and no less demoralizing. Reasons can range from the simple and…

The same fresh, natural ingredients you use in your recipes can do wonders for your skin. Whole fruits and vegetables—especially those with anti-aging vitamin C—can fight free radicals, prevent wrinkles, and give you firmer, younger-looking skin. So go ahead, eat your fruits and veggies! But…

Having a bad back can be as simple as a daily nuisance or as severe as a debilitating condition. While it’s important to have a strong back, not everyone suffering from back pain needs to take drastic measures to fix the problem.In his book…

Tobacco-related deaths have nearly tripled in the past decade and big tobacco firms are undermining public efforts that could save millions, a report led by the health campaign group the World Lung Foundation (WLF) said on Wednesday. In the report, marking the tenth anniversary of…