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Chewing Gums Does Not Help in Weight Loss: Study
Mar 27, 2013 01:52 PM EDT

Chewing Gum May Help Improve your Concentration, Will Not Help you Lose Weight

A new study shows that chewing gum might actually help improve your concentration, but it will unfortunately not help you lose weight.

Decrease in Inappropriate Use of antibiotic on Adults in Pediatric Setting
Mar 27, 2013 01:18 PM EDT

More Americans Dying at Home instead of Hospitals, Patient Surveys Confirm

According to patient surveys, most Americans would rather die at home than in a hospital, and a new government study shows that more and more people are getting their wish.

W3
Mar 27, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

How Baby Stars Grow to Massive Proportions: Older Stars 'Nurture' Younger Ones

How do baby stars grow to massive proportions? In theory, they shouldn't. Yet new research reveals that older stars help "nurture" younger ones.

Virus
Mar 27, 2013 12:31 PM EDT

Mysterious SARS-Like Virus Claims Two More Lives in Germany and Britain

The mysterious SARS-like virus that appeared to have originated in the Middle East has claimed two more victims in Germany and in Britain, according to recent reports.

Moon and Asteroid Vesta Bombardment
Mar 27, 2013 12:16 PM EDT

NASA Discovers Earth's Moon and Asteroid Vesta Share Bombardment History

NASA scientists have discovered that the Vesta asteroid and the Earth's moon have a shared history--both were bombarded by high-speed space missiles.

Research team
Mar 27, 2013 12:11 PM EDT

Purified Allergen Drops Could Replace Vaccine or Pills for Treating Seasonal Symptoms

Liquid allergy drops may be the new treatment to help out those suffering from seasonal symptoms.

Full Moon
Mar 27, 2013 11:46 AM EDT

Full Moon: Worm Moon may Come Out Tonight, Typical in March

For those of us lucky enough to catch a glimpse of this month's full moon, you maybe be able to see it again tonight.

Asian Carp Eggs
Mar 27, 2013 11:22 AM EDT

Invasive Asian Carp Survive Harsher Conditions than Expected: Bad News for Freshwater Rivers

The invasive Asian carp can survive harsher conditions than once thought--a bad sign for the future of freshwater ecosystems.

Home Births Reduce Maternal Complications in Low Risk Women
Mar 27, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

Pregnant Women Sleeping on Back Risk Stillbirth

The latest finding from the University of Michigan claims that, Ghanaian pregnant that slept on their back (supine sleep) were at a high risk of stillbirth when compared to women who did not sleep on their back.

Polar bear
Mar 27, 2013 09:57 AM EDT

Recently Announced Federal Plan Helps Wildlife Adapt to Climate Change

A recently announced federal plan will aim to help wildlife to adapt to climate change, highlight key steps that need to be taken over the next five years.

High Levels of Naturally Occurring Compound Perchlorate in Mothers Negatively Affects IQ of Unborn Children
Mar 27, 2013 09:56 AM EDT

Conflict Between Parents Takes A Toll on Babies' Brain Functioning

Exposure to arguments between parents is linked to the way babies' brain process emotional tone of voice. Even when the infants are asleep they respond to angry tone of voice.

Study Links Baldness to Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Mar 27, 2013 09:54 AM EDT

Possible Link between Early Baldness and Prostate Cancer, More Common among African-American Men

Men losing hair-whether early or late in life-may have more to worry about than just vanity. New research shows that there may be a potential link between baldness and the risk for prostate cancer. However, studies have been conflicting

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