As the cold weather creeps in, so do brown recluse spiders. True to their name, the brown recluse is a shy, reclusive spider looking for a warm home. Drawn to clutter, closets and complex storage environments, the spiders actually want

An enzyme in the hypothalamus appears to regulate feeding behavior. Researchers have found that overactivity of a brain enzyme may play a role in preventing weight gain and obesity.

Airline pilots who have flown for many years may be at risk of DNA damage from prolonged exposure to cosmic ionizing radiation, suggests a study in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

In a major cancer prevention study, long-term supplementation with vitamin E or C did not reduce the risk of prostate or other cancers for nearly 15,000 male physicians.

Stepping onto a scale after a calorie-filled holiday season isn't an activity many 21st-century Americans relish. But in the late 19th century, scales were all the rage at festive gatherings -- the 1800s' answer to Guitar Hero. "A family would

A breakthrough technique that allows scientists to view individually-labeled tumor cells as they move about in real time in a live mouse may enable scientists to develop microenvironment-specific drugs against cancer.

Use of the steroid medication dexamethasone is effective in reducing nausea and vomiting after tonsillectomies for children, but also is associated with an increased risk of postoperative bleeding, according to a new study.

People know a healthy lifestyle is important, but most are still confused about recommendations on fruit, exercise and alcohol, a report shows.

People with bedtime snoring and breathing problems may be using up far more calories while they sleep.

In his new book, Forever Free From Chronic Pain, Prof/Dr Brian Rothbart reveals a proven alternative for those interested in freedom from their chronic muscle and joint pain.

CHOLERA is under control with only 19 cases currently under treatment in Lusaka District, which recorded 176 patients in the last two months, the Ministry of Health has said.

President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua yesterday directed all security agencies to beef up security around all National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in all parts of the country, describing them as his personal "guests and special national assets" that must be

Nearly two decades after Uganda managed, with meagre resources, to drastically reduce its HIV prevalence, the rate of new infections is rising again, despite significant amounts being spent on prevention.

Promoting return migration and devising retention strategies is vital in overall efforts to curb the potential negative effects of brain drain and in realizing its beneficial potential, the International Organization for Migration(IOM) said on Monday.

Experts explain the simple power of comfort when traveling with a newborn this holiday season. Proactive steps, including top five recommended products from JetwithKids.com, promise to make the trip more enjoyable for everyone from baby and parents to other nearby

Scientists in Oregon and Washington State are reporting the development and successful testing of a new method for determining the extent of illicit drug use in entire communities from water flushed down toilets that enters municipal wastewater treatment plants.

A fruit fly's immune system can tell time, researchers have found, and how hard it punches back against infections depends on whether the fly is snoozing or cruising. The discovery could have implications for human health, too.

Researchers have found that an experimental drug successfully blocks an enzyme that causes some bone marrow cancers. The oral drug, called CYT387, was tested in mice as well as in human cells. In both cases, it blocked the growth of