HEALTH

When the diagnostic tests came back, "I found out I had cancer. ...Is this gonna be it for me? Am I gonna die?" says a Charleston, S.C. man, who is fighting both a political and medical battle most men never imagine that they might endure at the age of 26 - breast cancer.

Singer/musician rushed to hospital after scrape.

But don?t worry, there are other ways to stay cool.

Women looking to ease their symptoms of menopause, will get little to no relief from soy supplements, as they appear to do nothing to comfort the symptoms of menopause, scientists say, despite the high hopes of many.

Researchers have created spermless mosquitoes to defeat the spread of malaria, a disease which kills around one million people every year worldwide.

For those who believed Soy supplements could relieve one of menopausal symptoms and bone loss in women, a new research data proves soy isoflavone supplements does little to ease menopausal symptoms or help bone loss in women.

According to a new study published in the September issue of Pediatrics, packed lunches can be inexpensive alternative to school-prepared lunches, but they can also make kids sick if not kept at a safe temperature.

A study of preschoolers' lunches discovered that more than 90 percent of perishable foods - stored with or without ice packs - reached unsafe temperatures before lunch time, increasing the risk for food-borne pathogens.

Smokers who light up within half an hour of rising are considerably more likely to develop lung, head and neck cancers.

New research suggests that using Botox can help to treat urinary incontinence in adults diagnosed with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.

Raymond Johnson, 26, was diagnosed with breast cancer about a month ago, after pain from a lump in his chest sent him to the emergency room, and then denied treatment. However, Johnson's job of laying tile down does not make enough to pay for treatment, amounting in $10,000 of medical costs.

Study sheds light on obesity?s effect on libido, urinary tract problems.

Lighting up within the first hour of waking significantly increases the likelihood that a smoker will develop certain cancers.

"I also want it to be a moment for thousands, and I dare say millions of people my age, who are going to look and say, '60!'" Diana Nyad, U.S. long-distance swimmer, told CNBC Sunday morning. Nyad's personal test began at 7:45 p.m. ET when she plunged into the ocean and began her 103-mile swim between Cuba and Florida.

Macmillan Cancer Support, UK?s leading charity foundation launched its ?Move More? campaign that urges cancer survivors to undertake recommended levels of physical activities to sustain themselves. A new study released by the charity notes that a little physical activity not only improves the chances of recovery for cancer patients but can also prevent a relapse in most cases.

Food stored at improper temperatures creates bacterial risk, study says.

The 'Move More' report, launched by the Macmillan Cancer Support, said breast cancer patients' danger of the disease recurring could be decreased by 40 percent if they took the recommended daily levels of physical exercise.

Smoking early in the morning after waking up can increase the risk for cancer by nearly 80 percent, new studies find.

Debates and discussions have sparked with a leading neuroscientist Lady Susan Greenfield suggesting that there may be a link between increasing usage of the internet and the rise autism.

Sperms produced using mice stem cells may provide clue to treating infertility in men, a recent research predicts.

Authorities recently requested residents of the city of Grimes, Iowa, to boil water that is intended for consumption after E. coli bacteria was detected in the main water supply.

People who puff away on a cigarette soon after waking up in the morning could have a higher risk for developing lung, head and neck cancers than those who enjoy a smoke later, according to two studies. Scientists at the Penn State College of Medicine looked at 4,776 smokers with lung cancer and 2,835 smokers without cancer, and found that patients who smoked in the first 30 minutes after waking up were 79 percent more likely to have developed cancer when compared to those who waited for at least...

Obese men with diabetes 2 can enhance erectile function and decrease urinary tract symptoms along with increased sexual desire by losing weight, a new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine shows.

Eating in smaller plates and bowls can shed unwanted pounds from your body by helping you cut down on mindless eating.

Research shows that casual and occasional smoking is on the rise among U.S. high school students. While heavy smoking is down among teens nationwide, casual smoking rates are on the rise.

Recent industry buzz on Pfizer's alleged strategy to sell its cholesterol reducer-blockbuster drug, Lipitor as an over-the-counter pill, reinforces debate on the safe compliance of prescription drugs when sold as OTC's.

Colin Farrell went on the Late Show With David Letterman late this week promoting his upcoming movie Fright Night, and in the midst opened up about his son being diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome.

The people pictured believe the electrical energy carried by the train tracks can cure disease.

It will be an understatement to say consumers are being constantly fooled by packaged food manufacturers. Though many read the ingredients list and calorific content printed on the package, people tend to overlook unpronounceable chemicals' names and be content if there is relatively less sugar and calories. But more often than not, an unpronounceable name on a food package is your short cut to ailments including mood swings, diabetes, cancers, heart diseases, hormone imbalances and neurologi...