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Dec 11, 2014 11:35 AM EST

'Heart In A Box' Could Change The Future Of Organ Transplants

Australian surgeons have discovered how to revive hearts with a revolutionary transplant surgery.

Dec 11, 2014 02:04 AM EST

Could Phthalates Lower Your Child's IQ?

Chemicals found in certain beauty products, including nail polish, hairspray and even lipstick could lower your child's intelligence from in the womb.

Dec 11, 2014 01:50 AM EST

Testosterone Increases Colon Cancer Risk

Testosterone can increase the risk of cancer. Now, recent research conducted by scientists at the University of Missouri shows that women are less likely than men to develop non-sex specific cancer of the colon, stomach or pancreas due to female hormones such as estrogen.

Dec 10, 2014 05:49 PM EST

Breast Cancer Patients May Be Getting Longer Radiation Treatments Than Needed

Recent findings published in the journal Cancer show that many elderly breast cancer patients over the age of 70 are still receiving more radiation than they should be.

Dec 10, 2014 05:46 PM EST

Could High-Fructose Corn Syrup Be Making You Hungry?

Does high-fructose corn syrup make people hungrier? Fructose, the kind of sugar found in a wide variety of foods and beverages, may encourage overeating, according to recent findings presented Wednesday in Phoenix at the annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology.

Dec 09, 2014 10:39 PM EST

Abortion Complication Rates Are 'Very Low', According To Study

A new study shows that major complications from abortions are extremely rare, occurring in less than a quarter of a percent of cases.

Dec 09, 2014 10:15 PM EST

Immunizing School Children Helps Fight The Flu In Other Ways, Too

Have you received your flu vaccination yet? Recent findings published in the journal PLOS ONE reveal that immunizing school-aged children from flu can help to protect other segments of the population, as well.

Dec 09, 2014 08:37 PM EST

Young Puerto Rican Women Know Little About HPV

Statistics show that HPV vaccination rates are significantly low among Puerto Rican women. Now, researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health have discovered that while 51 percent of women will start the vaccination series, only 21 percent...

Dec 09, 2014 08:03 PM EST

Patients Prescribed Narcotic Medications Are Staying On Them Longer, Study Says

Health officials across the country are working to lower painkiller and opioid abuse. However, a new study shows that more people are taking these addictive medications for a longer amount of time.

Dec 09, 2014 06:56 PM EST

Could A Simple Blood Test Detect Early Signs Of Breast Cancer?

Recent findings published in the journal Metallomics have found that a certain blood test can help doctors diagnose breast cancer at an earlier stage.

Dec 09, 2014 06:12 PM EST

BPA Found In Canned Goods Could Increase Your Risk Of Heart Issues

Previous studies have examined how bisphenol A (BPA) can be hazardous to your health. For instance, drinking or eat from cans lined with this endocrine disruptor may increase your blood pressure, according to recent findings published in the journal Hypertension.

Dec 09, 2014 05:44 PM EST

Are E-Cigs Less Addictive Than Cigarettes?

E-cigarettes may be "healthier" than regular smoking, yet there's still much that's unknown about their long term effects. Now, recent findings show that they are less-addictive than regular cigarettes.