Scientists at IBM have demonstrated their latest innovation, a tiny chip based on silicon that could test for diseases with a small sample of a patient's blood.

Considering the growing popularity of hypnosis in treating various health conditions, a new study finds the "very real" effect of the procedure on the brain.

Australian doctors have successfully separated Bangladeshi conjoined twins in a rare 27-hour lasting operation.

Frequent use of ketamine — an anesthetic drug illegally used for its delusional effects — places its consumers at an increased risk of developing memory problems.

Transcendental Meditation (TM), long known for its various beneficial health effects, has recently shown promising results in reducing death rates in heart patients.

While women are urged to undergo routine mammograms after the age of 40, new US guidelines recommend the procedure be performed every other year in those aged 50 to 74.

While many blame the lack of exercise among teenagers for the rapidly growing global outbreak of obesity, a new study finds this belief to be untrue.

A newly developed experimental drug has shown promising results in treating lung cancer, the leading cause of malignancy-related deaths in the world.

A mild electric shock can help treat patients complaining of nighttime teeth grinding, overcoming their daytime sleepiness.

In a medical breakthrough, Australian researchers have developed a medical "scaffold" designed to stimulate the re-growth of natural breast tissue following mastectomy.

Inheriting a mutant gene variant prevents cells from ageing, helping individuals to live for more than 100 years, a new study finds.

Researchers have established a link between mood and pain and maintain that pleasant pictures or music can help ease aches.

Iranian health officials say mental disorders particularly depression are the second most prevalent disease in the country.

While food poisoning was long believed to preset itself with diarrhea and vomiting, a new study finds that it can lead to long-term health conditions.

Exposure to the high concentrations of Bisphenol A (BPA), found in hard, clear plastic bottles, causes to impotence in certain individuals.

A drug commonly used to treat a certain form of leukemia has shown promising results in fighting ovarian cancer, the deadliest malignancy in the female population.

Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from a young age can help postpone the early signs of the neurodegenerative Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.

A new study finds patients do not need to fast before having their cholesterol, a predictor of cardiovascular problems, tested.

The majority of women undergoing breast cancer surgery may experience pain for 2 to 3 years following the operation, a new study finds.

Cancer sufferers on certain drugs, commonly used to cut the risk of anemia, are more vulnerable to developing blood clots in the lungs or legs, a new study finds.

Low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets can both help individuals lose extra pounds; the latter, however, is more effective in improving the mood.

The commonly used blood-thinner Plavix can prevent heart attacks and strokes in both genders; it, however, is slightly more beneficial for men.

Women with dense breasts who have had lumpectomies for breast cancer are more vulnerable to experiencing a recurrence, a new study finds.

Being obese as a teenager places the individual at a greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) later on in life, a new study finds.

Compared to their weaker counterparts, seniors with strong muscles are less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.

Depressed individuals tend to over report their physical symptoms particularly the pain that they actually experience, a new study finds.

Apart from the lack of driving skills, genetics can also be blamed in those known to be bad drivers, a new study finds.

Iranian health officials claim some 40 to 80 percent of the country's population suffers from vitamin D deficiency, placing them at an increased risk of different health problems.

A new study suggests that chemicals in dark chocolate could help prevent wrinkles and skin cancer caused by sunlight exposure.

Consuming fiber-rich foods as well as probiotic and prebiotics supplements can boost intestinal bacteria and immunity, keeping asthma and diabetes at bay.

The differences in infantile crying melodies correspond with their mother tongue, indicating that babies are influenced by the sound of the first language to penetrate the womb.

While eating a diet high in processed foods increases the risk of depression, following a diet rich in fruit and fish can keep the condition at bay.

Obesity is believed to be a trigger point for over 100,000 cases of cancer every year in the US in addition to being a risk factor for many diseases including diabetes and H1N1 swine flu.

Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of giving birth to a child with behavioral problems and attention deficit disorders, a new study finds.

A new study finds that nearly 40 percent of breast cancer tumors change form when they spread, urging physicians to change their prescriptions.

While many believe low levels of total cholesterol protects against heart attack and stroke, a new study finds it to be a warning sign for certain types of cancer.

While officials had previously stated that a single dose of the H1N1 vaccine provides sufficient protection, a new report stresses that children should receive two doses of the vaccine.

While diet sodas are gaining more popularity among individuals worried about their calorie intake, a new study finds these drinks are linked to kidney problems.

Certain antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infection may increase the risk of several birth defects if used early in pregnancy, a new study finds.

Head of Iranian Drug Control Headquarters says there are 1.2 million addicts across the country and 15 million others are at risk of drug dependence.

While weight gain is a known possible side effect of new antipsychotics in adults, a new study finds a similar relation in children and teens.

The number of women dying during pregnancy and childbirth is increasing in some nations, the health ministers from around the world say at the UN Population Fund meeting.

A drug commonly used to treat anemia is reported to place individuals suffering from diabetes and chronic kidney problems at an increased risk of stroke.

Compared to taking anti-diabetes drugs, adopting a healthy diet and regular exercise are more effective in staving off diabetes for a decade, a new study finds.

Drinking two or more cups of caffeinated coffee a day may keep endometrial cancer at bay in women especially those with excessive body weight, a new study finds.

Long been known for its medical properties, pumpkin also contains a powerful antifungal protein that can effectively fight many common yeast infections.

Germany has granted 23 million euros to help fight against HIV/AIDS in Central Africa through improving health systems and policies in the sub-region.

Fighting certain health conditions not only prevents millions of premature deaths worldwide but also improves the global life expectancy in some 5 years, WHO says.

Curry had long been thought to have healing powers in certain cultures; a new study finds that the bright yellow curry spice, turmeric, can also kill off cancer cells.

Young women suffering from migraines with auras are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular events such as ischemic stroke, a new study finds.

Russia has for the first time confirmed four cases of swine flu deaths since the deadly disease developed into a global epidemic this year.

Swine flu has claimed the lives of 22 Iranian people across the country as the national tally of infections rises to 1638, Iran's Health Ministry has said.

Low doses of radiation can place individuals at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular and circulatory disease, a new study finds.

An antibody that can minimize the major internal bleeding frequently reported following traumas has been recently discovered, a new study says.

While women were long believed to have different heart attack symptoms than men, a new study finds this conviction to be untrue.

At least thee Iranian schools have been closed as a precaution against the spread of the A/H1N1 flu among students.

Experimental gene therapy has shown promising results in improving eyesight in patients suffering from a rare eye disease known as Leber congenital amaurosis.

Common asthma reliever drugs taken by millions of children may place certain patients with a particular genetic make-up at an increased risk of asthma attacks.

A drug commonly used to treat cancer has shown promising results in stopping muscle contractions and may therefore be effective in preventing premature labor.

Compared to commonly used obesity medication, a diabetes injection is more effective in promoting weight loss, a new study finds.