Althea Fung

Mars Inc., makers of Snickers and M&Ms, announced Thursday it will phase out the king-size version of its candy bars, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Consuming more than 2,000 calories per day significantly increases the risk of memory loss among people age 70 and older, according to a new report from the American Academy of Neurology.

Murder has dropped off the list of top 15 causes of death in the United States, for the first time in almost 50 years.

Eating two strips of bacon can increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer.

When picking a doctor to perform surgery, you typically look at the physicians credentials, but maybe you should pay more attention to their age. A new study finds surgeons aged 30 to 50 have the best operation outcomes compared to their younger and older colleagues.

The year 2011 might be well remembered as the year of the revolt with millions around the world protesting dictators, Americans rebelling against corporations and young adults protesting against high tuition costs in Europe. But 2011, can also be remembered as a year of advancements – and set backs – in the health and well being of the world. ...

You want to live longer? Move to New York City. In a press conference Tuesday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced New Yorkers are living longer than ever before. This is despite the many hazards of city living including crime, pollution and crazy taxi drivers.

Four American drug companies are developing a new pain killer said to be ten times stronger than the popular prescription painkiller Vicodin, which has many addiction experts concerned.

Rebecca Bent, relationship expert and CEO of the Handel Group, talks about men and addiction to pornography.

Note to parents: Don’t get upset when your teen argues with you. It’s a good thing. A new study finds teens who back down during arguments with their mothers often struggle to resist peer pressure.