Health Canada has issued a warning to consumers about the Trophic brand natural health product labelled "Kelp and Glutamic Acid HCI" because of high levels of iodine.

Few things demonstrate the political gulf between Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire and Republican Dino Rossi more than their stances on social issues — from abortion to gay rights, stem-cell research to emergency contraceptives.

An obese couple with a combined weight of 42 stone are to undergo 'his and hers' gastric bypass operations on the NHS - at a cost of £24,000. Roy and Kate Glencross have seen their weight balloon after spending years eating fried food, cakes and biscui

Premature infants are more likely to survive and survive without a disability if the baby is female, from a single birth, is of a higher birth weight, and if the mother has received steroids to help the baby's lungs mature before birth, says research par

Anyone thinking about having weight loss surgery should be sure to do their homework beforehand and must understand they need to dramatically change the way they eat for the surgery to be successful, says the head of the United States agency responsible f