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Vitamin A can be found in a plethora of food sources.

Feb 24, 2015 09:58 PM EST

Vitamin A Linked To Issues In Embryonic Development

New findings published in the journal Stem Cell Reports shows that vitamin A can be dangerous when in high doses.

Feb 24, 2015 12:55 PM EST

Genes May Influence Peanut Allergies: Here's Why

Researchers believe that genes may play a role in food allergies.

Statins could become more widely used among heart disease patients.

Feb 24, 2015 11:43 AM EST

Some Time In The Sauna May Reduce Your Risk Of Cardiac, All-Cause Mortality

A sauna can certainly make you sweat. Yet did you know that men who regularly hit the sauna can reduce their risk of fatal cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, according to recent findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Feb 23, 2015 11:51 PM EST

Researchers Discover How Bacteria Can Achieve Its Nutritional Exchange

It's been relatively unclear whether microorganisms exchange metabolites exclusively by releasing them via surrounding environments or if there's a direct connection between cells for this very purpose.

Feb 23, 2015 10:39 PM EST

A Diet High In Red Meat May Be Linked To Kidney Failure

New findings published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology show that a diet high in animal proteins, or red meat, can worsen the progression of the health problem.

Feb 23, 2015 06:45 PM EST

Our Voice Could Determine What Individuals Think About Our Intelligence

Researchers at the University of Chicago have found that a person's voice could actually sway an interviewer so much so that he or she may be more likely to give someone a job based on their tone even more than what's on their resume or how they're dressed.

Feb 23, 2015 05:27 PM EST

Wisdom Teeth Stem Cells Help Corneal Scarring

Researchers have discovered how stem cells from dental pulp of wisdom teeth can be used to form cells of the eye's cornea. With future studies, researchers hope that the information may be used to treat corneal scarring.

Feb 23, 2015 11:20 AM EST

Highly Processed Foods Linked to Food Addiction

There may be another reason that you might want to stick to healthy foods. Scientists have found that eating highly processed foods like chocolate, pizza and French fries can lead to addictive eating.

Feb 23, 2015 11:03 AM EST

Why Evolution Selects One Parent Over Another for Raising Babies

Parenting responsibility is rarely equal, and that's true across species. Now, scientists have taken a closer look to find out why that is, and why babies are only largely cared for by one parent.

Feb 23, 2015 09:45 AM EST

Two Genetic Variants May Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Researchers have made some new findings which may help detect breast cancer in women. After a worldwide study of the DNA of 100,000 women, scientists have discovered two new genetic variants associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.

Feb 23, 2015 08:56 AM EST

Lower IQ Linked to Increased Drinking in Young Adult Men

It turns out that there may be a link between lower IQ and increased drinking among young adult men.

Feb 21, 2015 02:19 PM EST

Sunlight Continues to Damage Your Skin Even After It Gets Dark

It turns out that sunlight continues to damage skin--even after it gets dark. Scientists have found that much of the damage that ultraviolet radiation (UV) does to skin occurs hours after sun exposure.