Adolescents' abuse of prescription painkillers (analgesics) like vicodin, valium and oxycontin at a rate 40 percent higher than previous generations, is turning into an epidemic in the US, says a study.
That makes it the second most common form of illegal drug use in the US after marijuana.
The annual death rates of alcohol-dependent women are 460 percent higher than the non-drinking general population.
Modern human lifespans are greater than those of hunter-gatherers due to development and industrialisation, a new study has claimed.
Scientists say that excess fat is a key factor in the progression of the disease.
A small population of dolphins in Western Australia state not only use sponges to help catch fish but the rare hunting technique has been passed from mother to daughter for generations, Australian researchers said.
Those who enjoy life the most are three times more likely to live a little longer than those who do so the least, a new UK study has claimed.
According to a new study, vegetarians - especially men - have a longer lifespan than those who eat meat.
Researchers have developed a neck implant which stimulates nerves at the back of the head to ease chronic migraine.
Scientist Wei Guangbiao says that prehistoric man ate pandas in an area that is now part of the city of Chongqing in southwest China.
Cherries may no longer be just for topping off ice-cream sundaes —a US study of people with gout linked eating the fruit with a 35 percent to 75 percent lower risk of having an attack.
Conducted by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Jamia Millia Islamia, the study said foods containing vitamin B, like potato, greens and fish should be consumed regularly.
Experts say 'natural' remedies like honey, lemon and toothpaste might actually be damaging your skin.
Researchers from the Rice University found that while women may use emoticons more than men, the men used a larger variety of these symbols.
Optometrists say playing video games for long hours can cause problems such as blurry vision and discomfort in the eyes.
Scientists claim high levels of testosterone make men less likely to lie and cheat.
Here is why you should avoid people who annoy you!
Workaholics beware! If you have lunch at your desk and take no breaks while working, it might double your risk of forming blood clots!
Researchers found that caffeine's ability to block adenosine receptors is linked to cognitive improvement in certain neuro-degenerative diseases
Nanocapsules and antioxidants has the potential to effectively fight gastric ulcers caused by drinking excess alcohol, researchers in Kolkata say
A new Alzheimer's drug can slow the pace of memory loss by 34 percent in those with the disease
Wonder why wine accords so well with a meal — the secret lies in the sensitivity of our mouths, say researchers
Eating tomatoes and tomato-based foods lowers stroke risks, thanks to lycopene, an antioxidant, suggests a study from Finland
Teenagers who play violent video games become more aggressive towards other people over a period of time
Scientists have demonstrated a quick, accurate test for one of the world's leading causes of blindness, age-related macular degeneration
Scientists have discovered the smallest and fastest-known molecular switches made of RNA which can act as prime targets to develop drugs to combat HIV
According to a new study, children follow their mothers' drinking habits in adulthood while the amount their father drinks does not have any effect.