Infants may have been considered equal members of society 27,000 years ago, contrary to the belief they were treated with indifference.

At least one U.S. child has died and 19 others have needed surgery since 2003 after swallowing magnets used in toys, the government reported Thursday.

Looking for a contraceptive that's convenient _ and tasty? The first chewable birth-control method, a tiny, spearmint-flavored tablet that also can be swallowed without chewing, has hit pharmacy shelves.

Moray eels stalk prey with groupers and even get meal tips from the fish. But that's just the half of this incredible discovery.

Men with osteoarthritis in the knee experience more severe pain and more loss of cartilage if they smoke.

Soon, a uniquely marbled pink poinsettia could be available to consumers who like decorating for the holidays with a flare for the unusual.