Even though starving has been shown to make worms and mice live up to 50 percent longer, it will not help humans live extended lives.

Two biologists say their mathematical model shows that a lifetime of low-calorie dieting would only extend the human life span by about 7 percent, unlike smaller animals whose life spans are affected more by the effects of starvation, Reuters reports

Children given radiation to cure their cancers end up worse off than those who had only surgery. Chemotherapy did not seem to worsen their post cancer health.

The report, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, adds to research showing that, while childhood cancer is usually curable, its effects can linger for decades and even a lifetime

Children given radiation to cure their cancers end up worse off than those who had only surgery. Chemotherapy did not seem to worsen their post cancer health.

The report, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, adds to research showing that, while childhood cancer is usually curable, its effects can linger for decades and even a lifetime

The Japanese government announces Friday Japanese women had a life expectancy of 85.59 years in 2004, making them the world's longest-lived for the 20th straight year.

Japanese men were not far behind with a life expectancy of 78.64 years. Surprisingly, Icelandic men fare better, with an average lifespan of 78.8 years

A new study reveals walking on cobblestones, is the key to reducing blood pressure.

The study conducted by researchers at the Oregon Research Institute in Eugene, Oregon will be published in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society