What looks like something out of a science fiction movie is delivering out of this world results to patients trying to eliminate stubborn belly, thigh and back fat.
The new procedure is called Zerona non-invasive body slimming.

New research may offer a clearer picture on whether mercury plays a major role in causing autism.

While the majority of women use soap and water on their hands after using the bathroom, men often need blunt reminders to lather up, according to research on hygiene habits conducted by London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

Scientists are starting to understand that death isn’t caused by oxygen deprivation itself, but by a chain of damaging chemical reactions that are triggered by sharply dropping oxygen levels.

Children and adolescents who are obese tend to remain overweight as adults, carrying with them a high risk of adult obesity-related complications. The extra weight increases the risk for health problems normally seen in adults, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. Overweight children are also at higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea and orthopedic/joint problems.

A Colorado baby has been denied health insurance because he’s too big. 3-month-old Alex Lange’s height and weight put him in the 99th percentile for size according to CDC guidelines.

Doctors and experts insist that exercise is one of the keys to losing weight and that Americans should be skinnier. But most people overestimate the number of calories they burn during a work out ... and then they tend to overeat afterwards. Also a lot of people believe that exercising gives them the freedom to eat what they want.

When it comes to childproofing your home, these are some important areas you don’t want to overlook.

An experimental vaccine for cocaine addicts can help some users kick the habit, according to a new study.  Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have tested a vaccine that makes people produce antibodies to cocaine. The theory is that high levels of anti-cocaine antibodies can inactivate cocaine before it enters the brain, preventing users from getting high.

Doctors are often rushed these days, so patients must come to appointments utterly prepared, one expert advises. Here are five ways to maximize your visit to the doctor’s office.

From motorcycles to lawnmowers, life is full of noise, but new research shows that it presents a bigger danger for some people than others.

Gone are the days of pom-poms and spirit fingers on the sidelines of sporting events. Cheerleading these days is hard core! In fact, the sport of cheerleading could arguably be more intense than many of the other high impact sports. Last year alone, 16,000 cheerleaders were injured seriously in accidents involving dramatic stunts and tumbles.

Some children and teens are more likely than their peers to become addicted to the Internet, and a new study suggests it’s more likely to happen if kids are depressed, hostile, or have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or social phobia.

For cancer patients, nutrition is important, but many find that they are too tired to cook, nauseated to eat or the food tastes bad. A new cookbook, “What to Eat During Cancer Treatment” offers options.

Are you finally ready for some good news about the recession? As it turns out, a shaky economy might actually be good for your health.