Scientists suggest they have found a reason why some shorter children perform less well at school.

University of Bristol researchers are linking low growth hormone levels with low IQ

It its first global study of the issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports on Thursday that one in six women worldwide is a victim of domestic violence.

The WHO says many of those battered do not report the crime, with some of them being victimized while pregnant, reports Reuters

It its first global study of the issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports on Thursday that one in six women worldwide is a victim of domestic violence.

The WHO says many of those battered do not report the crime, with some of them being victimized while pregnant, reports Reuters

What you choose make of yourself may be linked to your likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease later in life.

Walter Rocca, M.D., a Mayo Clinic epidemiologist, discovered the highest increase in Parkinson's risk in people with nine or more years of education. Researchers also find the risk level rises as years of schooling increase

A leading treatment center for women and girls with eating disorders, Remuda Ranch, reports eating disorders are cropping up in the elderly, women in midlife and young kids.

"Eating disorders don't just affect the young," said Edward Cumella, Ph.D., director of research and education at Remuda Ranch. "Children and seniors are much more at risk because their bodies aren't as resilient. It may be hard to believe, but research suggests that most people who die from anorexia nervosa are senior citizens