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Vagina
Jan 04, 2016 07:45 PM EST

Rules For Transvaginal Devices Tightened, FDA Says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday that they are strengthening rules regarding the use of vaginal mesh implants to treat pelvic organ prolapse in women--a health issue that occurs when muscle and tissue in the pelvic floor stretch, weaken or tear, resulting in the bladder, ...

Saline Shots Provide Relief From Lower Back Pain
Jan 04, 2016 07:08 PM EST

About 1 in 3 Adolescents Report Back Pain, Research Shows

Statistics show that close to one in three adolescents report back pain, according to new findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

book
Jan 04, 2016 05:55 PM EST

Weight Loss Science: Dr Louis J. Aronne Talks Science Behind His Book 'The Change Your Biology Diet' [SCIENCE WORLD REPORT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

Science World Report met with Dr Louis J. Aronne, the director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill-Cornell Medical College, to discuss cutting edge research surrounding the biological factors that influence weight loss. His new book on the matter, "The Change Your Biology Diet," is a...

Elderly Couple
Jan 04, 2016 04:24 PM EST

Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Reduce Fall Risk In Seniors

While adding a vitamin D supplement to your diet might help lower the risk for these and other health issues, new findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine show that higher doses of vitamin D don't seem to improve mobility in older individuals; in fact, higher doses of vitamin D may even increase...

Only 40 Percent Canadians Exercise to Relieve Stress, Study Finds
Jan 04, 2016 03:54 PM EST

New Year's Resolutions: Fight Obesity Gene With Exercise

Genetics influence much of our weight and build. However, for those who are overweight or obese, new findings published in the journal Scientific Reports show that being physically active can help to ward off some of the increased risks that come with genes.

Volcanic Eruption
Jan 04, 2016 03:06 PM EST

Volcanic Eruption: Frictional Heat Can Trigger Explosive Eruptions, Study Says

A study has revealed that temperature - not pressure - is the main ingredient in volcanic eruptions.

Amazon Forest
Jan 04, 2016 02:42 PM EST

How Climate Change Will Impact the Amazon Rainforest in the Future

What will happen to the Amazon in the future? Scientists have taken a closer look at how climate change may affect the Amazon forest.

Implantable Devices
Jan 04, 2016 01:29 PM EST

New Implantable Devices May Help the Paralyzed Move Again by Connecting the Nervous System

New implantable devices may help the paralyzed move again.

Greenland Ice Sheet
Jan 04, 2016 01:09 PM EST

Climate Change May be Causing the Greenland Ice Sheet to Contribute More Meltwater to the Ocean

Climate change may be altering the Greenland ice sheet in such a way that it's causing it to looks its ability to buffer its contribution to rising sea levels.

Coral Reef
Jan 04, 2016 10:19 AM EST

The Evolution of Symbiosis: Species Always Take What They Can Get

It turns out that ancient symbiosis between species wasn't perfect by a longshot.

Sun
Jan 04, 2016 09:48 AM EST

New Technique to Measure Stars' Gravity May Help Us Discover Alien, Habitable Worlds

Scientists may have found a new way to measure the pull of gravity at the surface of a star, which could help them find new, distant worlds.

Chameleon
Jan 04, 2016 09:12 AM EST

The Tiniest Chameleons Have the Fastest and Most Powerful Tongues (VIDEO)

The tiniest chameleons apparently deliver the most powerful tongue lashings.

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