March 22, 2012 is World Water Day, an annual event to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Whitney Houston is the latest celebrity whose addiction to prescription pills ended in an untimely demise. On Tuesday, reps for Mike The Situation Sorrentino quickly refuted claims from TMZ that the reality star had checked into rehab, but last night the Situation took to his Facebook page to set the record straight.
Women who drink up to seven glasses of wine or beer a week are slightly less likely to suffer a stroke than those who steer clear of alcohol, according to a U.S. study that covered thousands of women for nearly 30 years.
The number of last surviving Maui's dolphins, the world's rarest and smallest marine dolphins, is estimated to be around 55 that call for urgency in conserving the endangered species from extinction, a new find suggests.
Medicines are meant for saving lives, but sometimes a casual handling proves them to be fatal.
A recent study has confirmed that toxic compounds derived from oil that was released in the Deepwater Horizon spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico nearly two years ago has entered the ocean's food chain through microorganisms.
Patients with a large difference in blood pressure between arms is are at a higher risk of dying early, according to a new study.
Opioids, a type of molecule that includes painkillers like morphine, may stimulate tumor growth, according to two studies appearing in the latest issue of the journal Anesthesiology. The studies suggest that opioid painkillers may hamper recovery for cancer patients but could also lead to a new possible target for tumor-fighting drugs.
The Obama administration is preparing for a space tourism industry that is expected to be worth $1 billion in 10 years, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration's commercial space office said on Tuesday.
Breast cancer survivors who eat a healthy dose of omega-3 fats - found largely in oily fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel - may have some extra energy throughout their day, according to a U.S. study.
The Supreme Court rejected two patents on a method for monitoring a patient's blood to determine the best dosage for a drug, a decision that may affect the profitability of personalized medicine.
If you're aiming to control your portion sizes, anchovies and onions might be the way to go -- Dutch researchers have found that stronger food aromas can cause people to take smaller bites of food.
Three new studies published on Wednesday added to growing scientific evidence suggesting that taking a daily dose of aspirin can help prevent, and possibly treat, cancer.
Watson Pharmaceuticals, one of the leading global pharmaceutical companies, has offered their support to the 2012 March for Babies event and the prematurity campaign program of the March of Dimes, a leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health.
A group of Baylor College of Medicine scientists studying fruit flies and Canadian genetics researchers put their heads together and found a gene linked to a neurodegenerative disorder in humans, according to a study published Tuesday in PLoS Biology.
Bob Carey has been taking photos of himself in nothing but a pink tutu for nine years in places from the Grand Canyon to a corn field to a motel bed.
Americans travelling to the Olympics could be exposed to measles and should be vaccinated before they go, the CDC warned.
A new Griffin's leaf-nosed bat species was recently found in Vietnam, according to a new study.
Spring has sprung, and a little bit earlier than usual - in fact, it's the earliest vernal equinox in over a century.
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceutical's Natazia (estradiol valerate and estradiol valerate/dienogest) tablets have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an oral contraceptive (OC) for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) that is not caused by any diagnosed condition of the uterus.
A U.S. law requiring large graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging and advertising does not violate the free speech rights of tobacco companies, a federal appeals court ruled on Monday.
A U.S. law requiring large graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging and advertising does not violate the free speech rights of tobacco companies, a federal appeals court ruled on Monday.
According to a new report by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a serious safety violation has occurred at the Second Avenue subway. Construction at the Second Avenue subway has over three times the permitted amount of toxic dust levels. Testing done Nov. 9 at East 69th and Second Avenue found the high levels of silica, hazardous dust particles that are a result of the drilling construction. The latest information was released last week by Assemblyman Micah Kellner...
The first ever geologic map of Jupiter’s moon Io has revealed some of the most active volcanoes ever recorded in the solar system, scientists said on Monday.
Business magnate Richard Branson has announced in his blog that 34-year-old American actor Ashton Kutcher is the 500th future astronaut customer at Virgin Galactic.
Female Health Company, the designer of the only FDA-approved FC2 Female Condom, has announced the launch of a free, interactive online training program for health care providers to raise product awareness and the usage.
The European Union cannot use the economic slowdown as an excuse to delay action on fighting climate change, the bloc's first-ever chief scientific adviser has warned.
New research suggests neutrinos that appeared to break one of Einstein's fundamental theories by travelling faster than the speed of light actually keep within the universal speed limit after all.
Hibernating black bears heal without scars or infections despite having a reduced body temperature, heart rate and metabolism, according to a new study.
A bone marrow transplant reversed Rett syndrome, an autism-like disorder, in mice, according to a new study.
