HEALTH & WELLBEING

At least three more people have died from a new and deadly respiratory virus similar to SARS. Saudi Arabia reports the recent deaths bringing a total of 24 people dead due to MERS coronavirus.

When the experts told Kristine Barnett of Indiana that her two-year-old son would probably never be able to read or even tie his shoes due to his severe case of autism, the brave mother of three decided to take matters into her own hands.

So far homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. Some states require no monitoring, some moderate oversight, and a few require close supervision by testing. Here's a color-coded-by-state map that indicates those different levels of acceptance (http://www.hslda.org/laws/).

The old saying, "You are what you eat," poses troubling implications for public health in light of a new study on chicken meat, which found that most of it contains dangerously high levels of toxic arsenic.

If you are acidic, or even somewhat acidic, in your stomach, you'd probably be thankful that pumpkin seeds exist. Everywhere, people are preparing dangerously acidic meals. To counteract the negative effects of acidic foods and meals, take note of studying and incorporating pumpkin seeds into your diet.

The Camelot Cancer Care center in Tulsa, Oklahoma has been shut down. The FBI and the FDA showed up in April with a search warrant and seized computers, invoices, bills, cellphones, and important treatment that patients were receiving.

Meet Apryl Michelle Brown who lost her hands, legs and buttocks in her attempt to be more beautiful

Drinking coffee, regardless of its health benefits, as long as it's taken by five cups a day, leads to weight gain and diabetes risk.

China, a nation gripped with numerous viruses and infections, has ironically developed what could be the world's first ever working vaccine that could prevent the potentially deadly hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in children.

A skinny body is not always equivalent to a sexy body. Having the right curves means round buttocks, shapely legs and toned arms. If you have a skinny frame, you can gain weight through natural and safe methods. Exercise is the essential key to a healthy weight gain while still maintaining your curves like Jennifer Lopez and toned arms like Demi Moore.

Researchers at the University of Adelaide are putting a popular 'fasting diet' to the test.

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM-5) is coming under scrutiny.

Walking Dead created a zombie fan base unlike any other. But the recent claims of a man diagnosed with a rare brain disorder give new light to the existence of zombies. Is it possible that someone is actually part zombie?

A woman's shapely legs will always look good in any outfit, whether it's skinny jeans, shorts or a cocktail dress. Women with skinny legs don't look as attractive in these outfits as the women with meaty and sexy legs do. Women's fashion is all about accentuating shapely features like legs, arms and figure. If you have always been known as the chick with chicken legs, it's time to do something to get meaty and sexy legs. Sculpted and sexy legs will never go out of style. Look at...

The world's only known working anti-viral flu drug Tamiflu has been rendered ineffective against the bird-flu strain H7N9 virus. Essentially, the virus has mutated. It won't be long before global pandemonium erupts unless a new effective drug is created and immediately made available to humans.

Large scale tests on US supermarket honey now reveal that roughly 75 percent of honey on the market isn't even real. According to investigation by Food Safety News, today's mass produced honey is often times void of real pollen, artificially processed and laundered from China.

The determination with which the mainstream scientific community continues to vindictively reject natural cures has reached a new point of absurdity, as researchers from Taiwan are now touting methamphetamine drugs as a potential new cure for influenza. Yes, you read that correctly.

A California father's desperate quest to find a viable solution to his young son's rare form of epilepsy has led him to incredible success in medicinal marijuana.

When news of the death of Angelina Jolie’s aunt who succumbed to breast cancer greeted the world on Monday, the move of Brad Pitt’s partner to undergo double mastectomy has even been reinforced and proven right, silencing critics who deemed it wasn’t right to enjoin women to show the same courage. Angelina has continued to become the epitome of what every woman wants.

Growing evidence is reporting that cancer is a metabolic disease characterized by cellular mitochondrial respiratory insufficiency. Cancer cells can only survive and thrive off of glucose and amino acid fermentation. A ketogenic cleanse has been proposed as a means of starving off cancer cell development. The ideal fuel source for the ketogenic cleanse is extra-virgin coconut oil with its powerful immune boosting properties.

Bill Gates, the world's richest man, was in Australia on Tuesday and met with the country's political leaders. He sought a higher foreign aid funding from the federal government of Australia, which is being used to help the world's poor.

Incidences of childhood obesity have skyrocketed over the last couple of decades, and factors such as processed foods and limited exercise play a big role in it.

Nutritional researchers have repeatedly demonstrated that what we eat directly determines genetic expression and can predict chronic disease risk, rate of aging, quality of life and mortality.

The age of 3D printing is here - and not only for common household products. Scientists have discovered a way to print a tissue-like material as well as an artificial ear, potentially revolutionizing how physicians approach the replacement of damaged areas of the body. Still in its infancy, 3D printing holds the promise of limitless possibility for consumers and medical teams alike as the technology becomes more advanced.

Are you trying to shed a few extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight? Follow these great tips to eat more food without feeling full.

Researchers found a new and simple weapon to battle the ongoing war with ageing - Antibiotics. Current experimentation extends lifespan by around 60 per cent.

The Jolie-Pitt clan is a picture of a happy family - - a big rarity in a Hollywood family and surely one of very few among celebrities. Brad Pitt finds more work (though ones that don’t involved sex with leading ladies); Angelina Jolie spreads herself thin with her own projects and advocacies and the powerful couple have managed to come out just fine amidst the chaos brought by their six children and a family dog.

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) reported a 63% of the Australian population were either overweight or obese within 2011 to 2012.

Experimental technique involving a splint produced by a 3D printer saves a baby's life.