Early in stem cell research, scientists believed that differentiated body cells could not be coaxed back to a stem-like state. This belief has been turned on its head, offering hope for more healthy aging.

Survey finds that teens who have seen their parents drunk are more than twice as likely to get drunk themselves in a typical month.

Researchers are investigating an array of biochemical fixatives that propose to increase longevity.

In his semi-retirement from a long career focusing on outer space, scientist Robert Nathan is focusing on how humans can extend their life on earth.

Aging and death are part of life—or are they? Science is telling us that it may soon be possible to extend life indefinitely. But is that what we really want?

While current health news articles warn of the expanding problem of obesity in adults, our children are growing into the problem as well.

Prue Leith, international food expert and chair of the United Kingdom’s School Food Trust, discusses current health news and family relationships.

For children today, a main source of food is the school cafeteria. However, many of the options found in schools encourage unhealthy eating habits.

Living in this caffeine-charged, 24/7-society leaves a large percentage of us chronically and dangerously sleep deprived.

Happiness is a fairly new area of research. What can we learn about this elusive quality and how to attain it? Are there keys to happiness?