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Jul 29, 2014 02:50 AM EDT

Study Reveals Green Spaces Increase Birth Weight

Researchers found strong evidence that proves pregnant women residing near green spaces deliver babies with higher birth weights.

Running Lowers Risk of Mortality From Cardiovascular Disease

Jul 29, 2014 02:02 AM EDT

Running Lowers Risk of Death From Cardiovascular Diseases

Running, one of the popular forms of physical activity, can drastically lower the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases.

Fist Bumping Much Better Than Handshakes For Health

Jul 29, 2014 01:20 AM EDT

Fist Bumping Better For Health Than Handshakes

Fist bumping may be better for health than shaking hands or high-fiving, a new study claims.

Study Associated Online Personal Health Record to Improved Medication Adherence

Jul 28, 2014 03:23 PM EDT

Common Anesthesia Drug only Temporarily Disrupts Cell Connections

A new study conducted on juvenile rat brain cells suggest that the effects of a commonly used anesthesia drug only temporarily disrupts cell connections.

Spinal Cord Simulation Protects Against Parkinson's Symptoms

Jul 28, 2014 02:26 PM EDT

Six Newly Discovered Gene Variants Reveal more about the Risks of Parkinson's Disease

Researchers at the National Institute on Aging have discovered six new genetic risk factors connected to Parkinson's disease--a progressive disorder of the nervous system that disrupts movement and that's typically seen in older individuals.

Jul 28, 2014 02:07 PM EDT

New 'Universal' Blood Test May Detect All Types of Cancer

There could be a new way to detect all types of cancers in the future. Scientists have created a simple blood test that can be used to diagnose whether or not a person has cancer.

Jul 28, 2014 12:40 PM EDT

Child Abuse Impacts How Children's Genes are Activated

Child abuse may not just impact a person emotionally; it may also influence their genes. Scientists have found that maltreatment can actually affect the way genes are activated, which could have implications for a child's long-term development.

Jul 28, 2014 12:30 PM EDT

Adults 60 and Older Unlikely to Use Public Transportation

Public transportation can provide a safe and easy alternative for those who do not have regular access to a motro vehicle. However, a recent study conducted by researchers at the Brown School in St. Louis, Mo., found that older adults who are typically more prone to health issues that could prevent ...

FDA Okays Tanzeum to Treat Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Jul 28, 2014 11:59 AM EDT

Working Rotating Shifts May Heighten Your Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

Scientists have found that those working rotating shift patterns have a heightened chance of developing type 2 diabetes.

Jul 28, 2014 11:42 AM EDT

Google Seeks Human Guinea Pigs to Understand the Health of the Human Body

Google is looking for guinea pigs to map out behaviors of the human body.

Jul 28, 2014 10:07 AM EDT

Some Growing Pains Never Go Away

Growing pains can chronically persist for some individuals. A recent study published in the journal BMC Pediatrics found that many adolescents deal with continuing knee issues that can lead to osteoarthritis if not properly treated.

Prostate Cancer More Likely to be Aggressive in Younger Men

Jul 28, 2014 09:36 AM EDT

A Healthy Lifestyle Helps Lower Childhood Cancer Survivor's Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, CANCER, found that these cancer survivors are oftentimes at a greater risk for developing metabolic syndrome. However, researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis note that following the proper ...