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Researchers developed an encapsulation technology that allows the use of two or more ingredients and makes targeted triggering possible. They hope to improve chemotherapy by creating these special capsules.

Mark Zuckerberg's photo sparked another debate between pro- and anti-vaccine individuals. Find out what's at the core of the vaccination issue and what can be a possible solution to it.

Some research centers in the United States have implanted human stem cells into animal embryos in hopes of producing enough organs for transplants. However, the act has stirred controversy as experts are worried about it...

A team of researchers from New University of Alberta believes it's time to debunk the concept of mid-life crisis. According to them and other psychologists previously, it may not exist at all - and life crises are hardly...

A new study revealed that little kids who eat veggies and fruits are still likely to eat junk food. With that, experts say encouraging your kids to eat healthy and avoid junk food is the way to go.

People with depression symptoms may have a higher risk of heart disease, but exercise or physical activity may help reduce or manage such symptoms. Here are various ways that exercise makes someone lighten up.

Pest control company Terminix released the ranking of top 15 bed bug-infested cities in the United States. How did your state fare?

Proton pump inhibitors, used as heartburn or acid reflux drugs, have been linked to a 20 to 50 percent higher risk of chronic kidney disease. Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid are some drugs that fall under this type.

Charlie Sheen appeared on "The Dr. Oz Show" and revealed his struggles with HIV. According to the actor, he has surpassed the dark moments and is now ready to dedicate his life to finding a cure for the disease.

That's just one of the findings researchers reported after analyzing studies on cigarette and hookah smoking. Overall, they discovered that hookah is no good as an alternative to cigarettes.

Younger patients underestimate the seriousness of stroke symptoms and may delay getting to a hospital, a survey shows. Many say they would wait to see if symptoms improved, a decision doctors say is dangerous.

Belly fat may be attributed to increased consumption of sugary drinks, a new study found. Researchers discovered a direct correlation between belly fat and regular soda, while diet sodas did not exhibit any relationship.

The CDC confirmed that the Zika virus has reached the United States. This virus may not be harmful to adults, but it may cause birth defects to the unborn child of pregnant women.

Past research have found gut microbes in fecal matter can influence weight management and obesity. Doctors are getting ready to test 'freeze-dried' capsules containing fecal matter from slim donors. The goal is to replac...

Michigan health officials are giving out free testing kits to residents to help them assess the radon levels in their homes. Radon is known to be the second leading cause of cancer in the United States, and testing is th...

Women with more kids may age slowly than others. They seemingly have longer telomeres that protect the cells from damage.

It may seem like a good idea to enlist the aid of exercise DVDs in starting off your New Year goals of staying fit and healthy. However, a new study revealed that these commercially-available products can actually harm y...

Obesity experts called to increase sugar tax by 50 percent. The move is said to limit parents from buying sweet treats for kids and to help them adhere to sugar recommendations more strictly.

American researchers created a 'smartphone pancreas' that monitors blood sugar levels automatically and sends reports to an accompanying app. The new system comes with a wearable insulin pump that routinely injects insul...

(Saint Louis University) Opioids may cause short-term improvement in mood, but long-term use imposes risk of new-onset depression, a Saint Louis University study shows.

(University of Michigan Health System) A large new study reveals previously unknown risk factors associated with an eye condition that causes serious progressive nearsightedness at a relatively young age. The findings, m...

(University of Cambridge) Individuals addicted to cocaine may have difficulty in controlling their addiction because of a previously-unknown 'back door' into the brain, circumventing their self-control, suggests a new st...