Researchers at the Cork Cancer Research Center in Ireland treated esophageal cancer cells with curcumin -- a chemical found in the spice turmeric, which gives curries a distinctive yellow color -- and found it started to kill cancer cells within 24 hours.

Two new artificial intelligence programs are helping doctors diagnose life-threatening heart infections and treat open wounds. The research could help save hospitals millions of dollars a year in needless tests and help save patients lives

We are in the midst of a global energy crisis but it has nothing to do with oil. The problem is unexplained fatigue. "I'm so tired; I just can't do what I used to do."

Louise has joined the board of the MRF. Her husband has been diagnosed with Morgellons

It probably won't be our main priority when deciding what takeaway to order. But curries - so often criticised by advocates of healthy eating - may protect against Alzheimer's disease.

An analysis of "real-world" clinical data indicates that vitamin E, and drugs that reduce generalized inflammation, may slow the decline of mental and physical abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) over the long term.

The swine flu is just one of many deadly diseases that have jumped from animals to humans. Bacteria and viruses that are deadly to one type of creature can evolve quickly to infect another. The cross-species infection can originate on farms

A fir tree has been found growing inside a man's lung by surgeons who were operating on him for suspected cancer. The tree, measuring 5cm, was discovered by Russian doctors when they opened up Artyom Sidorkin, 28, to remove what they thought

Besides lowering the risk of cancer and coronary heart disease due to high levels of vitamin C and beta carotene which are important antioxidants, broccoli also appears to suppress Helicobacter pylori infections, which are one of the most common bacterial

This April marks the 26th anniversary of the National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about child abuse when all of us are invited to encourage individuals and communities to support children and families.