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Exposure to Sunlight Linked to Reduced Heart Diseases: Study

Apr 06, 2013 04:33 AM EDT

Vitamin D Boosts Energy Levels from Within Cells: Study

A latest study conducted by researchers at the Newcastle University suggests that vitamin D is important for improving the functions of our muscle, which thereby enhance the function of the mitochondria (power house of the cell), leading to a boost in energy levels.

Apr 05, 2013 11:16 PM EDT

Judge Bans Age Restriction on Morning-After Pills Access

U.S. District Judge Edward Korman called the government's age restriction on access of the so-called morning-after pill 'scientifically unjustified.'

Apr 05, 2013 04:03 PM EDT

80 Percent of American Teenagers on the Way to Heart Disease, Less than One Percent of Kids have Healthy Diet

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. However, statistics show that today's youth are on a deadly trend-nearly 80 percent of teenagers are eating their way to deadly health issues, and that includes atherosclerosis, hypertension, obesity diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Apr 05, 2013 03:15 PM EDT

E. Coli Outbreak: 10 Million Pounds of Frozen Snacks Tainted, Recalled

Heavy numbers of food products that have been recalled throughout the year might just make you want to skip out on processed food all together. It's reported that 24 cases of E. coli were found in frozen snacks belonging to a company from Buffalo, N.Y., which has recalled 10 million pounds of frozen...

Apr 05, 2013 02:23 PM EDT

Excessive Weight in Young Adults Creates Higher Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease in Old Age

A new study shows that overweight young adults have a much higher risk of developing kidney disease by the time they reach old age.

Apr 05, 2013 02:09 PM EDT

Genetic Markers Predict Alzheimer's Disease Risk: Would You Want to Know?

Would you want to know if you were going to develop Alzheimer's disease? Researchers have discovered early genetic markers that could help highlight who is at risk for developing the disease.

Apr 05, 2013 01:26 PM EDT

Sexuality Greatly Affected by a Traumatic Brain Injury, Neuropsychological and Psychological Effects Cause Loss of Identity

More than three million Americans are living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, a condition associated with physical, cognitive and emotional problems that can affect sexual and marital stability, identity and self-esteem. Deciphering the impact of TBI on sexuality, an investigative team c...

Apr 05, 2013 12:14 PM EDT

500,000 Children in U.S. Have Elevated Levels of Lead in Blood According to CDC

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than half a million children in the United States have elevated levels of lead in their blood.

Apr 05, 2013 12:03 PM EDT

Breakthrough in Neuroscience Could Re-Wire Appetite Control: Combating the Obesity Epidemic

There could be a new way to combat the obesity epidemic. Researchers have found out how to potentially re-wire appetite control.

Apr 05, 2013 11:35 AM EDT

Extracted Stem Cells Provide Personalized Treatments for Hemophilia

A new study shows the cells from patients' blood could be developed as treatments for heart and certain circulatory diseases.

Apr 05, 2013 10:30 AM EDT

Mammography isn't a "One Fits All" Technology, Moffitt Cancer Center Pushes for More Personalized Breast Cancer Screenings

A new study is hoping to adjust breast cancer screenings so they can be more personally fit towards each patient.

Apr 05, 2013 09:50 AM EDT

Conservative Gun Enthusiasts at Higher Risk of Suicide: Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Alabama, and West Virginia Most at Risk

A new study shows that higher rates of gun ownership meshed with political conservatism put people at a greater risk for suicide.

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