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Nov 04, 2013 10:43 AM EST

DNA from Mom and Dad: New Method Personalizes Medicine

Is your DNA from mom or from dad? Particular genetic sequences can come from different sides of the family tree. Now, scientists have developed a new technique that successfully determines whether these genetic sequences come from an individual's mother or father.

Nov 04, 2013 10:34 AM EST

Cut the Pounds with Extra Rest: Kids who Sleep More Weigh Less, Study Suggests

Getting a good night's rest is an essential part of our every-day health. It's as simple as that. But how important is sleep to weight loss?

Nov 04, 2013 09:14 AM EST

Unusual Life Form Uses 'Back Door' to Replicate: Implications for Cancer Spread

Life isn't as straightforward as you might expect. Scientists have discovered that a rudimentary form of life that is found in some of the harshest environments on Earth is able to sidestep normal replication processes and reproduce by the "back door." The findings could have implications for life o...

Nov 04, 2013 04:25 AM EST

Earlier Onset of Puberty is caused by Obesity: Study Claims

A latest multi-institutional study links earlier onset of puberty in girls to obesity. This latest finding adds to the growing body of research documenting the earlier onset of puberty in girls of all races.

Nov 03, 2013 08:59 PM EST

Diabetes Drug Metformin: Scientists Unlock the Key to Lower Glucose Levels

Scientists discover the key to the diabetes drug Metformin.

Nov 03, 2013 08:36 PM EST

FDA Approves New Leukemia Drug, Gazyva

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new cancer-fighting drug known as Gazyva. This drug can be used in combination with chlorambucil in order to treat patients with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), according to the company's website.

Nov 02, 2013 01:03 AM EDT

Bipolar Disorder may Trigger more Episodes during Pregnancy

A new study from Northwestern Medicine takes an in-depth look and the psychological changes bi-polar women experience during pregnancy and how they may be more prone to reoccurring episodes if some medications wear off.

Nov 02, 2013 04:44 AM EDT

Snoring Moms at a Higher Risk of Bad Pregnancy Outcome

Almost half of the pregnant women develop snoring by the final trimester. But snoring during pregnancy is a bad sign for babies. According to a new finding, snoring during pregnancy is liked to poor delivery outcomes

Nov 02, 2013 04:28 AM EDT

Women with Type 2 Diabetes Tied To Greater Risk For Heart Disease

Type 2 diabetes independently elevates the risk of heart disease in young and middle aged women, according to a latest study.

Nov 01, 2013 11:32 PM EDT

Another Nano Carrier to Target Drug Delivery to Cancer Cells is Being Developed

Researchers have developed a unique nanostructure that can, because of its dual-surface structure, serve as an improved “all-in-one tool” against cancer.

Nov 02, 2013 04:04 AM EDT

New Drug Gazyva Receives FDA Nod to Treat Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

FDA approves Gazyva for chronThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug of Roche called 'Gazyva' in combination with another anti-cancer drug to treat patients with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).ic lymphocytic leukemia

Nov 02, 2013 03:26 AM EDT

Infants Identify Lullaby Played to Them While in Womb

All infants lullaby as the soothing melody calms them and provides a good sleep. But little did we know that the melody played to the growing fetus is easily recognized by the infant after birth. According to a latest finding, an infant can recognize a lullaby heard in the womb for several months a...