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Adult Sleepwalking Induces Violent Behaviour: Study
Mar 04, 2013 07:50 AM EST

Adult Sleepwalking Induces Violent Behavior: Study

A latest finding suggests that adult sleepwalking is a serious condition that might provoke violent behavior and affect health-related quality of life, according to a press release.

NASA
Mar 04, 2013 06:50 AM EST

Asteroid 2013 EC Similar to Russian Meteor Passes Inside Moon Orbit

A newly discovered asteroid 2013EC will pass inside the moon orbit 4 March 2013 at 7:35 a.m. UTC (2:35 a.m. ET).

Mississippi Baby Born With HIV Infection Cured For the First Time
Mar 04, 2013 04:53 AM EST

Mississippi Baby Born with HIV Infection Cured for the First Time

A Mississippi baby is cured of HIV infection for the first time and after receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) within 30 hours of birth, according to the press release. This new finding paves way for eradicating HIV infection in children.

Cereal Fiber: High Intake of Fiber Boosts Longevity of Heart Attack Survivors
Mar 04, 2013 03:12 AM EST

High Fiber Diet Protects Heart: Study

For those aiming to improve their nutritional profile, experts advice to bulk up on dietary fiber. High fiber food helps in digestion and reducing colon cancer.

Mar 03, 2013 09:21 PM EST

BigDog Robot Can Hurl Heavy Stones, Climb Rough Terrain [VIDEO]

Robot technology has been developing at a fast pace and a company, Boston Dynamics, has built a robot that is agile and strong enough to climb rough terrain and even carries and hurls heavy loads.

Study Links Childhood Asthma to Lack of Ventilation for Gas Stoves
Mar 03, 2013 09:01 PM EST

BPA Linked to Childhood Asthma, How to Limit BPA Exposue?

If parents aren't already concerned enough of the damaging effects of the infamous chemical bisphenol A (BPA), new research released Friday shows that it can cause an increase of asthma in children.

Thailand's PM Vows to Cease Ivory Trade
Mar 03, 2013 08:13 PM EST

Thailand's PM Vows to Cease Ivory Trade

Thailand's prime minister has promised to ban the legal trade of ivory for the first time.

Toenails
Mar 03, 2013 07:13 PM EST

Study: Pregnancy Makes Women's Feet Bigger

According to the study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, pregnancy may permanently change the shape and size of the women's feet.

ISS
Mar 03, 2013 05:47 PM EST

Dragon Arrived and Docked With ISS After A Tight Moment in Space

The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft successfully arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, March 3, with a one day delay caused by an intitial problem with engaging the on-board thrusters.

Immune System Baby
Mar 03, 2013 05:06 PM EST

UMC Doctor Reports First Case of Baby Cured Born with HIV

A baby born with HIV was cured by pediatrician from University of Mississippi Medical Center. It is the first time such a case has been documented. Though medical staff and scientists are unclear why the treatment was effective.

Utah Mom Delivers Twins on the Side of Interstate
Mar 03, 2013 04:43 PM EST

Baby Born After Mom Killed: Premature Birth After Hit-and-Run Driver Fled Car Accident, Killing Parents

Police report that after a hit-and-run driver and passenger fled an accident this Saturday that killed a young couple on their way to the hospital to have their first baby, the child fortunately made it out alive.

Painkillers Increase the Risk of Heart Attacks: Study
Mar 03, 2013 02:31 PM EST

FDA Reports Calcitonin, a Hormone Found in Salmon, Poses Cancer Risk in Drug Treatments

Recent reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration state that there could be an increased risk of cancer with drugs containing calcitonin salmon, a man-made version of the hormone that is found in salmon.

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