A U.S. government researcher is studying ways to clea nse the body of nuclear fallout, using a chemical from crab and prawn shells.

As concerns over nuclear proliferation grow, so do worries that an attacker could set off a suitcase-sized bomb in a major city.

That would spread radioactive material over a wide area, exposing victims to various radioactive elements. Some of these can find their way into the body, where they keep producing radiation for years and often cause...

A rat study suggests chemicals in marijuana may slow the memory loss of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

Added to signs that pot-smoking veterans of the 1960s and 1970s drug culture rarely develop the devastating condition, they add, the findings could point to new avenues for Alzheimer's treatment.

Researchers want to develop a drug with marijuana's beneficial properties, but without the mind-altering effects, said Gary Wenk of Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, one of the...

Two new studies have found what their authors say is scant evidence that changes in diet help cancer patients survive longer or avoid recurrences of the disease.

Many cancer patients and their families see hope in foods popularly believed to help fight cancer, including nutritional supplements. And studies indicate that eating plenty of vegetables and fruits helps prevent certain cancers.

While not disputing that healthy eating has major benefits, the authors of one study said such diets...

Sports and energy drinks can be wonderful potions that hydrate top-tier athletes and weekend warriors alike, if you choose to use them, chug them and not sip or savor them all day.


This, according to J. Anthony von Fraunhofer, director of biomaterials research at the University of Maryland Dental School in Baltimore suggests. Otherwise, the drinks could be eating away the enamel of your teeth, setting them up for tooth decay and other dental problems.


Energy drinks and citrus-flavored...

"Puppy fat" can have lifelong health implications and should not be dismissed as a temporary childhood problem, experts warn.
A Cancer Research study found more than a quarter of schoolchildren are overweight or obese by the age of 11.

The British Medical Journal study looked at over 5,000 children and found few who were overweight at 11 were a healthy weight by the age of 16.

Experts said it was essential children learnt healthy habits early.


The study of children, all at...

Walking isn’t such a difficult thing – most of us have been doing it since we were very young. But starting and maintaining a regular walking program can be daunting, even though the benefits have...

With mumps cases spreading across the Midwest, health officials are trying to get the word out to high-risk groups: Get vaccinated.

The viral disease spreads easily, especially among college...

Kids who enjoy sports and exercise tend to stay active throughout their lives. The revised food guide pyramid emphasizes physical activity by showing a stick figure climbing steps to the top of the...

Briskly walking might be better than a fast run when it comes to melting pounds away, a small study suggests.

Research shows that among 14 women who embarked on a three-month exercise regimen,...

A “Mediterranean” diet was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease among Americans participating in a new study, researchers reported.

A Mediterranean diet is one with plenty of...