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May 16, 2013 10:19 AM EDT

Stressful Job? Your Cardiovascular Health May Be at Risk

A new study shows that your cardiovascular health can be negatively impacted by your job.

May 16, 2013 10:03 AM EDT

Embryonic Stem Cells Created from Human Skin: Breakthrough in Cloning Research

Scientists have successfully reprogrammed human skin cells to become embryonic stem cells, which are capable of transforming into any other cell type in the body. The new technique could also be considered a new method for cloning stem cells.

May 16, 2013 09:25 AM EDT

Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Hinders Exercise Benefits in Obese Adults: Study

In a latest finding, researchers at the University of Missouri found that the generic statin that was earlier sold under the name 'Zocor' reduced the positive effects of exercise in obese and overweight adults.

May 16, 2013 08:17 AM EDT

FDA Approves New Drug 'Xofigo' to Treat Prostate Cancer

A new drug 'Xofigo' has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat men with symptomatic late-stage(metastatic) castration-resistant prostate cancer that has attacked the bones but not other organs.

H1N1 Virus Detected in Marine Mammals For First Time

May 16, 2013 07:37 AM EDT

H1N1 Virus Detected in Marine Mammals for the First Time

The new finding in the journal PLoS ONE reports the first flu strain ever found in any marine mammal. The researchers at the University of California, Davis, disoverd the H1N1 virus in northern elephant seals off the central California cost.

Getting Fit in Middle Age Lowers The Risk of Heart Failure

May 16, 2013 04:35 AM EDT

Getting Fit in Middle Age Lowers Risk of Heart Failure

It's never too late to get physically fit, and being over 40 doesn't have to stop you. A latest study suggests that middle-aged people who are obese or overweight can lower their risk of heart failure by getting into shape and being physically fit.

May 15, 2013 04:12 PM EDT

Marijuana Smokers Have Better Blood Sugar Control

A new study suggests that regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control.

May 15, 2013 03:32 PM EDT

Men Giving Birth? Simulated Labor Gives a Closer Experience (Video)

With the help of science, men are a step closer to the birth experience.

May 15, 2013 03:39 PM EDT

Certain Genes May Cause Bad Cholesterol, Four Identified

Researchers at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio have identified four genes in baboons that influence levels of "bad" cholesterol. Many hope the development of new drugs could help reduce the risk of heart disease.

May 15, 2013 12:37 PM EDT

Why Do Women Go Against National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screenings?

Despite many health recommendations, a new study shows that women in their 40s continue to undergo routine breast cancer screenings despite national guidelines recommending otherwise.