SCIENCE

U.S. health regulators said consumer products that use nanotechnology may have unknown effects on the human body, and advised food and cosmetic companies to further study the safety of these tiny particles.

Robin Gibb' colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, is caused by uncontrolled cell growth in the colon or rectum. Symptoms typically include rectal bleeding and anemia, which are sometimes associated with weight loss and changes in bowel habits, according to the American Cancer Society.

Thomas Beatie, a transsexual who made headlines for giving birth to three children as a legally recognized male, has spilt from his wife of three years.

Thomas Beatie, the world's first 'pregnant man' who was also the first known man to give birth to a child back in 2008, has reportedly split from his wife of nine years. The 38-year-old announced the break-up while taping an episode of The Doctors, which will air on May 7.

The International Mother Earth Day is observed April 22 and the world is already setting agendas to increase awareness about Earth's natural environment, and to make sure that we provide clean water and pollution free air to breathe for the future generations.

Bedbug infestations are on the rise, especially in offices and schools. Here's how to prevent them and kill the little pests.

A lake on Titan, the largest of Saturn's moons, bears striking resemblance to a lake on Earth, NASA and the European Space Agency said on in a joint study.

Researchers from the British Geological Survey (BGS) and University College-London have mapped out the groundwater aquifers resting under the African continent. They found huge reservoirs of water under the northern countries of the African continent.

Eating meat caused women to be able to give birth more often, which helped population grow and helped humans spread out across the globe, according to a new study.

A brain implant allowed a temporarily paralyzed monkey to move its arm, giving hope that people with spinal cord injuries may one day move again.

As the U.S. Supreme Court ponders the fate of healthcare reform in the current election year, a study released on Thursday shows that one in four working-age Americans went without insurance at some point in 2011, often as a result of unemployment and other job changes.

Babies conceived through certain fertility treatment techniques are about one-third more likely to have a birth defect than babies conceived without any extra help from technology, according to a review of several dozen studies.

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb moves eyes and tries to speak in hopeful signs of recovery.

Getting workout drilled into your daily routine is no doubt challenging, leaving you hung up with a hundred excuses not to do it. When it is fun, you’re more likely to find enjoyment in it.

New guidelines issued by the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes recommend a patient-centered approach towards diabetes treatment.

A strong solar storm could cause devastating consequences for the planet, researchers said. Earth needs to better prepare for an event that could knock out power and GPS satellites, possibly for months.

Scientists have discovered a new species of crab on the island of Palawan, located off the west coast of the Philippines, which is characterized by its pretty purple hue. The crustacean, called Insulamon palawanense, was just one of four new species of crabs detailed in a recent study.

Researchers restored sight to night blind mice by transplanting immature light-detecting cells, giving hope that the treatment may one day help restore sight in humans.

French drugmaker Sanofi said on Thursday it would collaborate with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to test an early- stage experimental treatment for Parkinson's disease.

Jellyfish population in marine ecosystem around the world is on the rise and may interfere directly with human activities, a new study claims.

Filmmaker James Cameron seems quite busy these days with his efforts to explore the unexplored. After making a successful dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on Earth, the Titanic-maker has now joined hands with Google executives Larry Page and Eric Schmidt in backing Planetary Resources, a mysterious company that promises to help ensure humanity's prosperity.

From Rogaine to hair plugs, there have been many strides made to induce hair regrowth for bald or balding heads, but a new Japanese study found a possible cure to baldness by using stem cells. Using stem cell therapy, scientists at the Tokyo University of Science in Japan led by Takashi Tsuki gave a hairless mouse a Mohawk by regenerating hair follicles as seen in a shocking photo and video released by researchers.

Researchers developed a blood test that may make screening for depression as easy as testing for diabetes.

Deformed fish and eyeless shrimp being caught in the gulf is a result of the BP oil spill, a researcher said

A new vaccine aimed at treating an aggressive form of brain cancer extended the expected survival rat by almost 50 percent.

You may not have realized it, but synthetic marijuana is being sold in gas stations and convenience stores. Under the names K-2 and Spice, this synthetic drug aims at being a legal way to get a herbal high. Many states have banned the drugs though because they are made from dangerous chemical concoctions, reports the Christian Science Monitor.

People who suffer serious injuries may have a better chance of surviving if they're taken to a trauma center by a helicopter instead of an ambulance, suggests new research. Patients' chances of surviving were between one and two percent better if they were transported to trauma centers by helicopter rather than by ambulance.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday in favor of a generic drugmaker in a case over how companies can fight brand-name rivals in an effort to get their cheaper medicines to market. Caraco, a unit of India's Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, argued that the description of the patent for the diabetes drug, Prandin, was too broad and therefore prevented any generic from entering the market. It raised a counterclaim to challenge the description.

Cakes filled with edible insects in various attractive shapes were on display at the University of Wageningen, Netherlands, on Monday to promote the idea of having insects to meet the needs of protein-rich diet for a rising population.