The state of New York opens its first medical marijuana dispensary in Manhattan as part of the launch of the state's medical marijuana program. The facility is one of the 20 dispensaries that the state will be allowing to operate by the end of January.
Researchers from the U.S. and Denmark conducted a study revealing that taking contraceptive pills before or during pregnancy do not contribute to birth defects on infants.
French startup DietSensor unveiled a food scanning device known as the SCiO at the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show to aid in the diet of the suffering from cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
American activity trackers maker Fitbit unveil their latest Blaze smartwatch at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which will be out in the market by March.
Before, cancer is believed to be based more on luck than genes or lifestyle. A landmark study involving twins, however, suggests one should never downplay genes.
Research in mice has uncovered a hormone that appears to help regulate cravings for sugar and alcohol, which could help people deal with obesity or diabetes.
A large British study has found that women who were unhappy tended to be those who were unhealthy, but that unhappiness by itself was not linked to higher mortality.
