Organisms from yeast to rodents to humans all benefit from cutting calories. In less complex organisms, restricting calories can double or even triple lifespan.

Calls to ban trans-fats from all foods in the UK have been backed by two leading public health doctors.

Engineering careers can vary from studies about landslides to planning urban designs that might prove sustainable.

Embryos containing DNA from a man and two women have been created by scientists at Newcastle University.

Biotechnology is a controversial subject, and depending on your point of view, these myths might be dangerous or hold the seeds of truth.

Scientists have reported on the development of a new method for converting soybean oil into a highly effective bio-based sunscreen active ingredient that does not carry the potential health concerns..

CSI, Monk, Bones, The Mentalist, Law and Order – with so many great crime shows, it’s easy to miss one while watching the other.

Hubble has snapped a spectacular view of the largest "player" in the Leo Triplet, a galaxy with an unusual anatomy: it displays asymmetric spiral arms and an apparently displaced core.

Just like members of an orchestra are active at different times although playing the same piece of music, every cell in our body contains the same genetic sequence ...

Researchers from North Carolina State University have created a computer program that allows a car to stay in its lane without human control, opening the door to the development of new automobile ..

Professionals in the sports management industry can hold any number of jobs. While it is true that the stars on the field are the workers who get most of the money in the world of sports...

A team of McGill Chemistry Departmentresearchers led by Dr. Hanadi Sleiman has achieved a major breakthrough in the development of nanotubes -- tiny "magic bullets" ....

By getting an advanced degree in health administration, you’ll be qualified for higher-paying jobs that come attached with more responsibilities and a more fulfilling career overall.

Detective Steve Watts is locking up another accused pain pill addict. But he's seen this suspect before.

The wealth of most Americans is locked away in four walls and a lawn. Owning your own home is the truest sense of the American dream, and is an investment that if managed properly ...

Medical professionals have warned that without proper consultation, using generic versions of drugs for epilepsy, brain disorders, asthma, heart disease and skin problems could damage patients.

We all know that reading to our children is important, but it’s good to remind ourselves exactly why. Here are six reasons why that bedtime story is a can’t-miss event.

Mothers who drink heavily while pregnant are putting their babies at risk of epilepsy, a new study has shown.

An old toy has inspired a powerful new weapon that could destroy submarines or annihilate tumors.

Aside from jobs that require a doctorate, health informatics positions, on average, some of the highest paying jobs in the medical world.

Motorcycle riders across the country are growing older, and the impact of this trend is evident in emergency rooms daily.

In a first-of-its-kind experiment, the unique conditions of spaceflight will be used to examine how cells remain healthy or succumb to disease, particularly in the face of stress or damage.

Whether you are a historian, student, or a curious citizen, the Federal Government offers a wide variety of websites on US History.

Like many parents, Shannon Kinninger spends a lot of time chauffeuring her children around town."We are always on the go," says Kinninger.

Anthrax and Smallpox have announced a merger that will extend their disease coverage significantly, making them the third largest disease in the world.

With today’s escalating health care costs, families need to be more proactive in managing their health. Preventative medicine is an integral part of ensuring that your family stays healthy.

As sharply higher numbers of women work through pregnancy, many hear the same advice: Relax. Don't stress out or you will harm your unborn baby.

The world of sports is full of clichés.Let’s debunk 9 misconceptions that everyday Americans have about their beloved pastimes.

A new study from Iowa State University's Nutrition and Wellness Research Center (NWRC) may give men a way to combat high cholesterol without drugs ..