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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.

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 02:57 PM EDT

African Fossils Reveal Evolutionary Split Between Old World Monkeys and Apes

Ancient African fossils may have solved an evolutionary mystery. Researchers have discovered remains that reveal new information about the evolution of primates, and could show the oldest evidence of a split between Old World Monkeys and apes.

Dogs Comfort the Grieving Families at Sandy Hook

May 15, 2013 01:38 PM EDT

Dogs and Humans Evolved Together? More Than Man's Best Friend

A new study suggests that dog's may have had a large role in humans' evolutionary journey.

May 15, 2013 11:06 AM EDT

Pop-Tarts New Flavors: Peanut Taste Could Pose Risk for Those with Allergies, Not Healthier

These new varieties of Pop-Tarts may be even more sugary than before.

May 15, 2013 08:49 AM EDT

Europe's First Advanced Civilization was Minoan -- And It Wasn't Egyptian

The Minoan civilization flourished on the island of Crete during the Bronze Age. In fact, it was Europe's first advanced civilization. Now, new research has revealed the ancient origins of the Minoans, and seems to prove that they were, in fact, European rather than Egyptian.

May 15, 2013 09:24 AM EDT

Occupants of Non-Smoking Hotel Rooms Still at Risk for Third-Hand Smoke

According to a new study published online in Tobacco Control, all non-smoking hotel rooms operating a partial smoking ban fail to protect their occupants from tobacco smoke, as the smoke from other rooms tends to travel from room to room. Even if the room does not have any smoking activity, the effe...

Flu in Pregnancy Linked to Fourfold Risk for Bipolar Disorder

May 15, 2013 08:14 AM EDT

Flu in Pregnancy Linked to Fourfold Risk of Bipolar Disorder

A study links flu in pregnancy to a fourfold increased risk that their child would develop bipolar disorder in adulthood. This study published in the JAMA Psychiatry adds to growing evidence of shared underlying causes and illness processes with schizophrenia which in some studies have been linked t...

Women’s Immune Systems Age Slowly Than Men: Study

May 15, 2013 07:40 AM EDT

Women’s Immune Systems Age Slower than Men: Study

A new study says that the reason women live longer than men is because they have better immune systems. According to a study published in the journal Immunity and Ageing, women's immune systems age more slowly when compared to men.

Massage Therapy Reduce Stress in Preterm Infants

May 15, 2013 06:09 AM EDT

Massage Therapy Reduces Stress in Preterm Infants

Researchers from the University of Louisville School of Nursing have found that massage therapy helps preterm infants reduce stress by promoting ANS development.

Weight Training and Cardio Keeps the Doctors Away: Study

May 15, 2013 05:03 AM EDT

Weight Training and Cardio at Old Age Keeps Doctors Away: Study

A latest study published in the journal PLOS ONE states that lifting weights and doing cardio reduces the number of hospital visits in seniors. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia in collaboration with the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.