Scientists believe they have discovered a new set of genes linked to stroke -- but not just any stroke. The finding could help shed light on one of the most common types, and one closely associated with cases of dementia.

Microscopic algae, such as diatoms, can be picked up from virtually anywhere there is water – including seas, soils and even moist surfaces such as exposed rocks. While diatoms traditionally have been used to diagnose death by drowning, research is unravelling their huge potential for use as trace evidence in a range of forensic investigations.

Astounding! Another case of yummy, natural dietary supplements adulterated with a dangerous, illegal amphetamine-like stimulant. You can read about this anywhere, but only we turned it into "Supplement Woodstock." Enjoy the music -- but not the pills!

Terminally-ill cancer patients and their families often face a heart-wrenching choice when dealing with the imminence of death. Should patients take final refuge in a hospital, or retreat to the familiar comforts of home surrounded by loved ones? A recent study found that patients may fare better -- and live longer -- at home.

Drexel University scientists have dressed their nanoparticle with tumor-fighting success, by using polyethylene glycol as an anchor for an enzyme to break down a tumor's extracellular matrix. That allows chemotherapy drugs to reach the tumor's core.

A British researcher has floated the idea of adding exercise equivalents — for instance, how far to run to burn off the calories in a product — to labels on packaged foods. Supposedly, this it to give a value for average-aged and averaged-sized people, which would help everyone assess their individual need for exercise. However, we doubt it.

Modern canning technology has almost entirely eliminated botulism poisoning. So, if bisphenol-A, otherwise known as BPA, is going to be tossed out of one can into another, something is going to have to take its place to keep all of us who own a can opener, safe.

Some of the top health stories making news over the last 48 hours.

We often hear about the next big thing in stem cell therapy, though few of these promises are backed up by evidence. But we appear to be close to a genuine breakthrough, based on a new technique capable of regenerating any human tissue damaged by injury, disease or aging.

While statin drugs, which lower cholesterol production by the liver, have helped many avoid atherosclerosis not everyone can take them. A new means of dealing with artery-blocking cholesterol plaques may be on the horizon — with an old compound called cyclodextrin possibly being repurposed to do just that.