Scientists believe to have found a way to turn cancerous cells back into healthy tissue.

Those who read consistently exhibit significantly greater memory and mental abilities at all stages in life.

Researchers say they are closer to developing a vaccine to give life-long protection against any type of flu, after promising trials in animals.

For teenagers, surrounding themselves with friends, particularly friends in a good mood could significantly reduce their risk of developing depression, and improve their ability to recover from it.

The world is embarking on a fast-track strategy to end the AIDS epidemic by the year 2030. To reach this visionary goal after three decades of the most serious epidemic in living memory, countries will need to use the powerful tools available, hold one another accountable for results and make sure that no one is left behind.

Almost all forms of life including humans cannot exist without electrolytes. These regulate our muscle and nerve function, hydration, blood pH, blood pressure and what not! Electrolyte levels are kept constant by our kidneys and several hormones.

Seema, a mother of 2 month old boy lives at Kamrangirchar slum and works at a garments factory. When she was asked about exclusive breastfeeding, she smiled and said, "I know that, I need to breastfeed exclusively for first six months, but I have to resume work 2 months after. I will have to start from home at 7 am and will return on 7 pm. How can I breastfeed my baby?"

Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a libido-enhancing drug for women that has been dubbed "Female Viagra".

Listening to music before, during and after an operation can help reduce pain, according to a review.

For the first time, scientists record from individual brain cells during the dreaming phase of sleep.

Patients with fasting blood sugar level at 100-125 mg/dl are considered as pre-diabetic. A recent study found that patients with

Influenza is a viral infection that affects mainly the nose, throat, bronchi and, occasionally, lungs. Infection usually lasts for about a

A gel that sticks to affected tissue and delivers medicine gradually over time could help treat some inflammatory bowel problems,

In recent years, there is an alarming rise in the incidence of obesity and diabetes in Bangladesh, especially in the urban area. If it

Across the globe, cannabis (ganja) is one of the most commonly used illegal drugs. It comes from the Cannabis sativa plant. It can be

A US health study shows that cutting fat from diet leads to more fat loss than reducing carbohydrates.

Grow n excel, HR and management consultants, has taken yet another initiative to assist corporates in the hiring process. It announced

Colorectal cancer or colon cancer, which occurs in the colon or rectum, is the third most common cancer behind only lung and prostate cancers in men and lung and breast cancers in women, and the second leading cause of cancer death.

A simple urine test that could detect pancreatic cancer much earlier than at present has been developed by scientists. They found a