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Oct 15, 2014 05:46 AM EDT

Increased Physical Activity Linked to Improved School Performance

Participating in extra physical activity for just two hours every week can boost school performance, a new study states.

Oct 15, 2014 05:41 AM EDT

Fish Oil Supplements Do Not Reduce Atrial Fibrillation

A team of researchers has discovered that high dose of fish supplements have negligible effect on atrial fibrillation.

Oct 15, 2014 03:39 AM EDT

Diet and Exercise During Pregnancy Offers Improved Outcomes at Birth

A new study has found that following a healthy diet and increasing physical activity during pregnancy offers a range of improved outcomes at birth.

Oct 15, 2014 02:20 PM EDT

Diet And Exercise Help Reduce The Risk Of Pregnancy Issues For Mom And Baby

Mothers-to-be who are eating healthy and regularly exercising are more likely to have a smoother pregnancy and easier birth. Recent findings published in the journal BMC Medicine reveal that these health benefits are directly linked to reduced risk of future problems during this critical time.

Oct 14, 2014 06:48 PM EDT

New Combination Treatment Helps Combat Aggressive Forms Of Breast Cancer

New findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) show that a novel treatment for aggressive breast cancers may be on the way.

Oct 14, 2014 06:12 PM EDT

Could A Mediterranean Diet Help Reverse Metabolic Syndrome?

Recent findings published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) show that metabolic syndrome could be helped with a Mediterranean supplemented diet.

Oct 14, 2014 05:23 PM EDT

Over 14 Million Major Medical Conditions Linked To Smoking

Recent findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveal that as many as 14 million major medical conditions have been linked to the nasty habit in the United States, alone.

Oct 14, 2014 05:05 PM EDT

Education Programs Improve The Quality Of Life For Breast Cancer Patients

Women at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer may undergo prevention surgery in the hopes of attacking a potential problem before it starts. Yet recent findings published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveal that these surgeries can be difficult for the mental and sexual health of patients und...

Oct 14, 2014 04:20 PM EDT

Serious Mental Health Issues and The Criminal Justice System: Targeting Risk Factors And Treatments

A new report published in the International Journal of Law and Psychiatry discusses redefining serious mental disorders and better intervention methods.

Oct 14, 2014 02:27 PM EDT

Neurotic Personalities Increase Alzheimer's Risk With Age

Women who frequently stress out or cope poorly with problems may be at a greater risk of Alzheimer's disease later in life, according to recent findings published in the journal Neurology.

Oct 14, 2014 01:55 PM EDT

Living Near Major Roads Ups Cardiac Death Risk In Women

Living near a major transportation area can increase the risk of dying from sudden cardiac death, particularly in women.

Oct 14, 2014 01:04 PM EDT

The 'Myth' Of The G-Spot Orgasm: It Doesn't Exist?

Could a "vaginal orgasm" be a complete myth? Scientists seem to think this erogenous zone may be based on pure scientific fraud, according to findings published in the journal Clinical Anatomy.