Sure, the tax is bringing in money, but will it really make any difference in people's health?

The Fountain of Youth in pill form? 'Miracle' drug that could make us all centenarians is set to begin human trials.

Babies born via scheduled C-section were more likely to develop asthma and diabetes.

The American Heart Association wants parents to keep the added sugar in children's diets to less than 25 grams a day. Here's why and how to do it.

Nearly half of all air pollutants exceed breathable levels and they often have a dangerous impact on our health.

Turns out peeing on a jellyfish sting may do more harm than good, here's what to do if you get tased with a tentacle.

A protein complex has been shown to repair DNA damage caused by radiation or old age.

The fang blenny's 'heroin-like' venom could inspire new painkillers for humans. (In return, maybe we could not destroy its habitat?)

Never doubt the power of the humble frog. These miracles of nature might just help us sail through flu season.

A small clinical trial suggests that suramin can reverse some autism symptoms with one dose, based on the theory of cell danger response.

Bakersfield firefighters pull an unresponsive pup from a fire and use a specialized animal oxygen mask to revive him.

The secret to a longer, healthy life might have been living in our guts this whole time.

Cancer patients given psilocybin experienced reduced depression and existential distress, even at the end of life.

Scientists have found a 'world-class' helium gas field in East Africa. That's a big deal, and not just because squeaky voices are funny.

That chickenpox you had as a kid left a virus behind that can cause shingles, but there's a new vaccine to help prevent it.

Humans have always been searching for a cure for aging, but researchers claim to have developed a mathematical proof that shows it's impossible to avoid.

High blood pressure is known as the silent killer — many people don't realize they have it until it’s too late.

UC Davis vets and engineers designed a mask and cast exclusively for Loca, a Staffordshire bull terrier severely injured by another dog.

All that eggnog (or Champagne, or hot toddies) sounded good at the time, but now you're paying the price. We've got you covered.

The official mascot for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games is a moon bear. It may not sound like a big deal, but the species really needs this.

Human trials are set to begin on the treatment, which cured 100 percent of mice during animal trials.

Using a single-pixel camera, a patterned light source and some computer processing, researchers have demonstrated a cheap way to do X-rays with "ghost images."

The bandage uses a thickening agent known as kappa-carrageenan, obtained from seaweed, to create injectable hydrogels.

New studies on cancer are paving the way for faster diagnosis, better treatment — and more lives saved.

Stunning 3-D videos capture the drama of life on a subcellular level.

As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever.

More than 400 people have had problems filling EpiPen prescriptions. Maker Mylan has had "intermittent supply constraints," which may reduce availability.

James Harrison's plasma is used to make treatments for Rhesus disease. He has made 1,173 donations over more than 60 years, but now he has to retire.

It may be subliminal, but you transmit your fear to your dentist.

Epidiolex is the first marijuana-based drug to earn FDA approval.

MARS spectral X-ray scanning technology will bring unprecedented detail and versatility to doctors seeking a window into the human body.

Researchers in Brazil are experimenting with sterilized fish skin as bandages for burns.

6.5 percent of Americans over the age of 40 experience phantom odors, but we're not sure what causes this sensation.

On the way to a palliative care facility, cancer patient Ron McCartney had one request: a caramel sundae.

Hailey Dawson has a 3-D printed hand and team spirit for days.

A great pied hornbill at Jurong Bird Park developed cancer, and doctors used 3D printing to make a prosthetic casque for it.

Scientists in Singapore have concocted a drug cocktail that can extend an animal's lifespan twofold.

Groundbreaking case was the first to link the product with terminal cancer.

STIMO (STImulation Movement Overground) involves physical therapy and targeted electrical stimulation to help the brain regain control over paralyzed muscles.

Developed at the University of Helsinki, PrimeBEE allows immunological signals to be passed from a queen bee to her offspring.

Researchers discover that an overwhelming number of older adults with low vitamin D levels suffer from depression.

Human-based pathogens are showing up in penguin poop, and that could spell serious trouble for the Antarctic birds.

The secret to chicken soup's medicinal properties have been revealed by dietician Sandy Allonen.

The medicinal soil called "healing soil" has been found to contain powerful antibiotics that kill superbugs.

A device undergoing clinical trials in the U.K. may detect cancer by analyzing the compounds left by cells' biochemical reactions.

The rotavirus vaccine may also have the unexpected advantage of reducing rates of Type 1 diabetes.

Black women's contributions to society have often been overlooked, yet these pioneers in science, technology and medicine have changed history.

If you have trouble performing these tests, your life could be cut short.

Breakthrough vaccine technique makes you immune to all forms of the flu virus.

To solve organ shortages, some places are making it the norm to have people opt out of organ donation.