HEALTH & MEDICINE

The younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, Pippa Middleton, is fast becoming the icon of a modern, athletic woman in Great Britain as she stays in shape by biking, running, swimming and joining triathlons. With triathlons gaining back its popularity, preparing for one can be such a daunting task, but a task that brings with it so many benefits.

British singer-song writer, Sarah Harding who is best known for being a member of Girls Aloud, admitted to having battled an addiction to sleeping pills over the last four years. With an addiction to sleeping pills being more and more common nowadays, arguably more so in famous personalities, what are the dangers of an addiction to it or just by taking it?

The star of the Avatar and the highly anticipated movie Wrath of the Titans, Sam Worthington, admitted to having a weakness for a woman’s smile, saying that he always falls for it. But aside from bagging “Perseus” himself, smiling can have a lot of benefits.

U.S. researchers said Thursday that they have successfully produced the world's first genetically modified monkeys composed of cells taken from separate embryos.

Mariah Carey’s hubby, Nick Cannon, the famous comedian and master of improv, was recently rushed to a hospital after reportedly suffering from a kidney failure while they were enjoying their vacation in Aspen. With different people speculating buzzing on the matter, essentially: what is kidney failure?

Demi Moore, the statuesque actress known for her youthful looks, admits to having struggles with herself with a love-hate relationship with her body despite her beauty as she turns 50 this year. With even the most famous of celebrities doubting themselves, how important is body image?

Less protein intake could lead to more body fat, a new study suggests.

Microsoft Research is collaborating with researchers from the University of Washington to develop a 'smart' contact lens that can directly transmit digital information to the wearer's eye.

Britney Spears, the famed singer who got back up the horse and brought the world songs like “Oops, I Did it Again,” actually did it again – stay fit with regular exercise. But more importantly, through sleep and staying hydrated, because little do people know, getting enough sleep and drinking water can significantly help a person’s health, especially in losing weight.

Sexual activity among those in the older age bracket is often viewed as non-existent. With age being the primary reason of why intercourse is perceived to be almost impossible, new research might change those views as it finds that with age, sexual satisfaction increases.

Nicole Polizzi, popularly known as Snooki, will be debuting her now slim body in the latest season of Jersey Shore this January thanks to exercise, and apparently, a commitment to cut down on drinking. With some saying that alcohol is only empty calories, is there any truth to cutting weight by cutting down the drinks?

An American surgeon, known for removing big tumors, will operate on a Vietnamese man Thursday to remove a one metre long, 90 kilogramme tumour in his right leg.

Mischa Barton, actress that took off with the hit series The O.C., was able to stay fit and tone even through the holidays thanks to running and a healthy diet – vegan. But could following a vegan diet really give someone a body like Barton’s?

As cancer research advances more cancer treatments are being offered to patients. Unfortunately for hopeful cancer patients these treatments are far from affordable and some of them may not be as safe and effective as conventional radiation treatment.

With Kobe Bryant scoring only 16 points in their last encounter against Denver, the injection the team doctor game him to numb the pain did little to help him, and has got people wondering what really happens when an athlete injures his wrist.

Texting is one of today’s most trusted and most popular choice when it comes to talking over distances. With gadgets like the average smart phone that can send texts, make calls, and go on social networking sites, it seems that everyone, especially teens, are hooked with clicking their keys.

Carnie Wilson, star of the hit film “Bridesmaids” and former Wilson Philips-singer, amidst her weight problems has expressed her fears that her daughter might suffer from the same genetic disposition to gain weight. But should she be worried about her daughter’s genetics when it comes to gaining weight?

A black twin and a white twin have been born to a German and Nigerian couple in Leipzig, Germany.

Lady Gaga, the famed singer-song writer known for her unique taste, is reported to be so in love with Indian food, more specifically curry, so much so that she could go into an Indian food coma. But could that much Indian food really be all that good for one's health?

What do Mandy Moore, Cindy Crawford, Eva Mendes, and Marilyn Monroe have in common? They all have beauty marks that have accompanied them to stardom. A beauty mark is what makes some celebrities and some people in day to day lives more memorable and more attractive. But is having a beauty mark a blessing or a curse?

The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the state health departments, are continuing their investigation of the four cases of Cronobacter infection among infants in the states of Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Himalaya USA, a family owned company that manufactures personal healthcare products since 1930, has voluntarily recalled Organique by Himalaya Nourishing Night Cream due to the presence of staphylococcus aureus and fungus.

Researchers are working on a technique that could help ease depression in patients for at least two years.

For more than twenty years, researchers and doctors have been feverishly working at developing anti-cancer vaccines that use the body's own defenses to fight the disease. Soon patients can expect cancer treatments to include therapeutic vaccines aside from the traditional radiation and chemotherapy.

The New Year's resolutions of most Australians are predictable as they tend to make the same promises year in and year out.

As the New Year starts to roll, people came out of 2011 with full bellies during the holidays and a New Year’s resolution in mind. Whether a person is just wary of getting their blood sugar too high, cutting back on sweets, or they made it their resolution to reduce sugary treats, everyone can benefit from cutting back on sugar as the new year kicks off.

As cases of the avian flu virus seems to worsen in southern China bordering Hong Kong, citizens and visitors are again urged to take precautionary measures against the spread of the disease.

With Carla Bruni, an Italian-French singer-songwriter, actress, former model and the current First Lady of France, being criticized by accomplished dermatologist Dr. Ben Behnam for looking “over botoxed,” the question now begging to be asked is, “Is having Botox or too much of it bad for one’s health?”

Doctors from the Mayo Clinic in the United States plan to sequence the full genetic code of thousands of people that could lead to personalized health care.