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Apr 12, 2013 10:19 AM EDT

Listening to Certain Sounds Before Sleep Increases Overnight Memory Retention

A recent study shows that listening to certain sounds may improve the quality of your sleep.

Apr 12, 2013 09:45 AM EDT

1 in 8 Americans Skip their Medications to Save Money

According to a new government report, approximately one in eight working-age adults say they have skipped doses of their medications or even delayed filling prescriptions in order to save a little bit of money.

Apr 12, 2013 04:20 AM EDT

Study Reveals Why You Can't Stop At Just One Potato Chip

Hedonic hyperphagia is the scientific term for recreational over-eating. It is used to describe eating in excess for pleasure rather than hunger.

Apr 12, 2013 03:24 AM EDT

Weight Loss Surgery Affects Genes: Study

According to a study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institute and the University of Copenhagen, obesity and weight loss alters markers on DNA that are known to control gene expression.

Apr 12, 2013 02:31 AM EDT

Study Links Apple-Shaped Body to Increased Risk of Kidney Disease

Generally, apple-shaped bodies are known to carry several health risks. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology states that people with apple-shaped bodies are more inclined to suffer from renal diseases.

Apr 11, 2013 10:12 PM EDT

Level of Pain Astonishingly Visible in Brain Scans

Researchers were astonished by the surprising result of their analysis of brain scans, showing that the level of pain can be revealed in universal patterns. This is a major breakthrough that makes it possible to measure pain objectively for the first time.

Excess of Sugar Sweetened Soft Drinks Linked to Elevated Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Apr 11, 2013 08:21 PM EDT

Soda Ban Actually Makes People Drink More, Study Finds

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on the sale of sodas larger than 16 ounces did not go through, and now new research shows that the ban actually led to consumers drinking more soda.

Apr 11, 2013 03:19 PM EDT

Google Searches Help Provide Insight into Seasonal Trends in Mental Illness

These days, the internet is providing more and more helpful insights into health-related information. Recent research led by John Ayers of the University of Southern California helped comb through questions about patterns of mental illness during different seasons.

Apr 11, 2013 03:18 PM EDT

Deleting Sensory Circuitry For Heat in Nervous System Causes Hypersensitivity to Cold, Painkiller Side-Effect

Biologists experimentally discovered the surprising phenomenon that deleting the nerve circuitry for heat and some kinds of itch in animals appears to automatically enhance sensitivity to cold in turn. The research results could have implications for people with types of chronic pain, especially reg...

Sending Text Message Helps Fight Asthma Attack in Children

Apr 11, 2013 02:18 PM EDT

College Women Use Social Media 12 Hours Per Day, Texting Linked with Poor Academic Performance

It's no wonder that young people are constantly walking around with their cell phones glued to their face or fingers, and whether it's texting or talking or even updating a Facebook status on your android or iPhone, too much time spent on these social media tools can take a toll on your academia, ac...