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Dec 12, 2014 09:22 AM EST

Human DNA Reveals Traces of Heated Battle Between Primate and Pathogen

Some human DNA may reveal an evolutionary war against infectious bacteria over iron that circulates in the host's bloodstream.

Dec 14, 2014 11:26 PM EST

Teen Birth Rates Reach All Time Low In Mass.

Recent findings provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has found that pregnancy among adolescence is at a record low. More specifically, the report only found about 12 in 1000 mothers 15 and younger.

Dec 11, 2014 03:30 PM EST

Low Income Children Eat More Fruits And Veggies During School

Much of a child's diet will determine optimal cognitive development along with the prevention of various health issues.

Dec 11, 2014 02:07 PM EST

Children's Obesity Risk Increased By Breathing Problems And Short Amounts Of Sleep

Too little sleep has officially been linked to an increased risk of obesity, particularly among young children. Recent findings published in The Journal of Pediatrics reveals a high connection between sleep-related breathing problems and obesity.

Dec 11, 2014 12:12 PM EST

Hawaii Ranked The Healthiest State

Always wanted a vacation to Hawaii? The 25th-anniversary edition of America's Health rankings, published by the United Health Foundation, may give you another reason to take a trip down to most recent U.S. state.

Dec 11, 2014 11:57 AM EST

What Caused the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire: Water

Smart agricultural practice and an extensive grain-trade network allowed Romans to thrive in a water-limited environment. But when the empire was pushed to the limits of its food resources, it eventually fell.

Dec 11, 2014 11:52 AM EST

Brain Inflammation Reveals Genetic Marker Of Autism

Recent findings published in the journal Nature Communications reveal a pattern of inflammation linked to autism from increased immune responses.

Dec 11, 2014 11:06 AM EST

No Clinical Benefits Found Among Hormone Therapy For TBI Patients

Previous studies have shown that progesterone can improve treatment and recovery in women suffering from traumatic brain injury. Unfortunately, a recent study shows that the hormone is not more effective than a placebo in treating TBI patients.

Dec 11, 2014 10:34 AM EST

Is Sugar Worse For You Than Salt?

Could sugar be worse for you than salt? Scientists debate which flavor enhancer is more dangerous to your health, in a recently published paper in the British Medical Journal (BMI).

Dec 11, 2014 10:11 AM EST

Poor Sperm Quality May Suggest Other Health Issues

Poor sperm quality may not just be a sign of infertility, but serious health problems, as well.

Dec 10, 2014 08:54 PM EST

Agents of SHIELD Star, Aisha Tyler and Carrie Kemper Examine Women in Science

Are we encouraging girls to pursue scientific careers? That's the question that the Paley Center for Media examined on Monday.

Dec 11, 2014 02:18 AM EST

FDA Approves New Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new vaccine against cervical cancer, known as Gardasil 9, which protects against up to nine strains of HPV; that's up from four strains from the original Gardasil vaccine in 2006.