U.S. researchers have claimed that a vaccine for cervical cancer in women also cures genital warts in males prompting the drug's maker to seek federal approval to sell it.

Researchers who injected Gardasil and fake vaccines on more than 4,000 males aged 16 to 26 in 20 countries over a six-month period found that 90 percent of recipients who got the real shot did not develop the sexually transmitted disease 30 months later. The group given the fake drug resulted in 101 cases of genital warts infection

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered Thursday the detention of snacks, drinks, chocolates and other food products imported from China until these are tested for the chemical melamine.

The order expands the coverage of a similar order on 10 Chinese companies last month and now include all related products coming from that country

Researchers from England's University of Exeter had established a link between exercise and reduced craving for food. The study centered on an intense desire for chocolate, which could be cut by 15 minutes of walking.

Previous studies have confirmed that exercising could help people manage their desire for nicotine and other drugs. It is the first time exercise is linked to food craving

Eating a lower energy dense breakfast may help people maintain a healthy weight, researchers say.

Foods that have the lowest calories per gram, such as fruits, vegetables, soups and whole grains like oatmeal and rice that soak up water are examples of lower energy dense foods. Eating those foods, instead of high energy dense foods like pastries, fats, oils and fried foods, is better for overall health too, researchers say

With obesity claiming over 9,000 Britons yearly, the United Kingdom launched Monday an intensified battle to help the nation battle the major health crisis through the naming of nine new healthy towns.

Health Secretary Alan Johnson allotted $47 million (30 million pound) to pilot test health initiatives in the nine areas. These are in Dudley, Halifax, Sheffield, Thetford, Middlesbrough, Manchester, Tewkesbury, Portsmouth and Tower Hamlets in London