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medicinal plant Kava, found in the South Pacific region, significantly reduces the symptoms of people suffering anxiety

May 16, 2013 04:51 PM EDT

Clinical Study Shows Medicinal Plant Kava Effective Against Anxiety Disorders, Increases Sex Drive

A clinical study by an Australian team found strong evidence that the medicinal plant Kava, found in the South Pacific region, significantly reduces the symptoms of people suffering anxiety, and as a positive side-effect also increases the sex drive in women.

Study: Fish Oil Helps in Preventing Premature Birth

May 16, 2013 04:00 PM EDT

Baby Born Drunk: Emergency Caesarean Performed After Mother's Heavy Drinking Binge (Video)

The baby was born with his heart barely beating and 4.5 grams of alcohol in his blood.

May 16, 2013 03:26 PM EDT

Poop in the Pool? Watch out! E Coli Bacteria Found in 58 Percent of Public Pools

Could fecal matter be swimming around in your pool?

May 16, 2013 02:32 PM EDT

Pregnancy Rate of Women with Chronic Physical Disabilities Same as Those Without

A new study disputes stereotypes surrounding women with chronic disabilities and childbearing.

May 16, 2013 12:50 PM EDT

If You Don't Feel It, Fake It: Some Emotions Harder to Imitate Than Others

Some emotions are harder to fake than others.

May 16, 2013 12:11 PM EDT

'Chemo Brain' Improved with Computer Games, Cancer Survivors Show Enhanced Cognitive Function

Computer games could benefit patients who have undergone chemotherapy.

May 16, 2013 11:27 AM EDT

Low IQ Increases Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia

A new study gives an in-depth look into clues that may actually link a schizophrenia to a reduced IQ.

May 16, 2013 11:11 AM EDT

Could ADHD Drugs Spur Development Changes? Higher Dopamine Receptors Found in Patients

A new study shows that those with ADHD may experience periods of development changes in their brains.

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.