Asians seek out the sun despite cancer warnings
2007-10-30 09:08:40
It's autumn in Hong Kong but the island's beaches are still crowded with sun worshippers desperate to catch the last rays of sunshine before winter.
AIDS virus invaded US from Haiti - study
2007-10-30 07:11:17
The AIDS virus invaded the United States in about 1969 from Haiti, carried most likely by a single infected immigrant who set the stage for it to sweep the world in a tragic epidemic, scientists said on Monday.
Microwave popcorn fume dangerous?
2007-10-28 17:26:10
The smell of buttery microwave popcorn can be intoxicating. But can it also be dangerous?
FDA: Heart drug may boost risk of death
2007-10-26 17:22:24
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that accumulating evidence suggests a Bayer AG drug used to prevent excessive bleeding during heart bypass surgery increases the risk of death when compared with other drugs.
Children's sleep needs vary widely
2007-10-26 11:05:44
Children tend to vary widely in their sleep habits, with some being naturally "short sleepers" and others needing more time in bed, a study suggests.
Broccoli may help fight skin cancer
2007-10-26 10:23:18
What's good for your diet may also guard against skin cancer.
Scientists narrow optimism area in brain
2007-10-25 15:11:31
A person's optimism in the future seems to be controlled by a small front part of the mid-brain, according to a study that used brain imaging.
Drink or two a day may help lungs
2007-10-25 09:37:56
When it comes to your lungs, a couple of drinks a day may help keep the doctor away, researchers report.
Experts: Pills key to curbing abortions
2007-10-24 07:27:53
Information about contraception should be made widely available to the public to help reduce the frequency of abortions, experts said.
Low testosterone in men linked to earlier death
2007-10-24 14:40:17
Older men with low levels of the hormone testosterone may die sooner than other men their age with normal testosterone levels, a study suggests.
Emotions run amok in sleep-deprived brains
2007-10-23 15:52:39
Without sleep, the emotional centers of our brains dramatically overreact to bad experiences, research now reveals.
Why males die before females
2007-10-18 16:49:08
In humans and many other animals, males age faster and die earlier than females.