Nidia Silva had never realized her dream of swimming with dolphins until a Miami NGO gave her a pair of virtual reality glasses as part of an experimental treatment for depression and isolation in senior citizens.

Research published by Frontiers: in Microbiology finds that an average apple contains at least 100 million bacteria.

Diet is already a key part of managing diseases like diabetes and hypertension, but new research adds to a growing body of evidence that it could help cancer treatment too.

Here are some tips on how to stay healthy in one of the most polluted cities in the world.

For the first time, new European research has found a link between high levels of estrogen sex hormones in the womb and an increased risk of developing autism.

While vaping exposes users to lower levels of toxins than smoking, the World Health Organization said the devices still pose "health risks" to users.

The study, which involved analyzing more than 4,500 Chinese adults age 55 and above over a 15-year period, found that those who regularly ate more than 50 grams of chili per day experienced faster cognitive decline.  

Breast implant maker Allergan has issued a worldwide recall of its textured Biocell models, which have been linked to a rare form of cancer.

Nada never spoke about her suicide attempts and Ahmad hesitated before sharing his story, but as cases rise in Iraq the taboo issue is being pushed out of the shadows.

China is planning to regulate e-cigarettes in an attempt to stave off a new gateway addiction in what is already the world's largest smoking population.

A matchstick-sized implant could revolutionize HIV prevention regimes after early trials suggested the device could stop at-risk people contracting the virus for up to a year at a time, new research showed Tuesday.

Hundreds of Afghans, weary of war and unsure of the future, have joined a letter-writing campaign to share their feelings with the powerful few who will decide on peace with the Taliban and, with it, the fate of their country.

New US research has found that rates of colorectal cancer in American adults under the age of 50 are increasing.

New US research has found that if you're struggling to get some shut-eye, taking a bath one to two hours before heading to bed could help you get a better night's sleep.

A team of American scientists observed how the brain reacts to short, intense exposure to blue light in order to determine how sleep is affected.

Popular opinion says that eight glasses of water daily is optimal but it can seem excessive to most people.

Cataracts is the clouding of the eyes' crystalline lens and, although it is common, those with the condition are often diagnosed only after it becomes severe.

Obesity is rising fast in Southeast Asia, putting strain on healthcare systems and government budgets, particularly in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, according to research from Fitch Solutions Macro Research.

An upcoming seminar in Jakarta will discuss aspects of stunting, which affects one in three children in Indonesia.  

Inexpensive and reusable menstrual cups are safe and as unlikely as disposable pads or tampons to leak, according to the first major scientific review of the devices, published Wednesday.

Commercial baby foods often contain too much sugar and display confusing ingredient lists, according to a UN report that proposed new guidelines to improve infant diets.

An American study has explored the link between the stigma regularly experienced by overweight individuals and the effects on their mental health, especially in terms of self-shaming.

Living healthily with a good diet and regular exercise may help people with a higher genetic susceptibility to dementia to offset the risk of developing it, according to recent research.

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, sitting at work may not be as bad for your health and longevity as sitting and watching television in your free time.

Exercise and physical activity are deemed essential for people with diabetes, but not all types of exercise are recommended.

Not enough breastfeeding costs the global economy almost $1 billion each day due to lost productivity and healthcare costs, as health experts urged more support for nursing mothers.

Britain's state-run health service is teaming up with Amazon to provide medical advice for common ailments such as migraines and flu via the tech giant's voice assistant Alexa.

An Australian study has revealed that eating a high fiber diet during pregnancy could dramatically reduce the risk of babies being born with preeclampsia, a serious illness which the study has also shown could lead to allergies and autoimmune illnesses later in life.

Consumption of sugary drinks such as soda and fruit juice is linked to a higher risk of developing certain kinds of cancer, researchers reported on Thursday.

The world's master list of recommended medicines got an update on Tuesday when the World Health Organization (WHO) published a biennial revision, adding 28 drugs including an abortion pill but leaving out several breakthrough treatments for lung cancer.