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Oct 30, 2014 06:41 PM EDT

Normal Weight Diabetes Patients Have A Higher Mortality Risk

In most cases, excess weight is never a good thing. Yet recent findings found that in a rare health twist, older adults with type 2 diabetes who have normal to average body mass indexes (BMI) are at an increased risk of mortality over heavier individuals with the same health problem.

Oct 30, 2014 01:06 PM EDT

Get A Creative Boost With A Dose Of Meditation

Previous studies have shown that mindful meditation can help to ease anxiety and mental stress. Now, recent findings published in the journal Mindfulness showed that meditating can also help boost creativity.

Oct 30, 2014 12:16 PM EDT

Breast And Colorectal Cancer Rare But More Aggressive In Children

For children, the occurrence of breast and colorectal cancers are rare. However, when they do occur, they're more likely to be aggressive and harder to treat, according to recent findings that will be presented this week at the 2014 Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons.

Oct 30, 2014 11:07 AM EDT

Next Generation Crash Dummies Will Be Overweight: A Reflection Of America's Obesity Epidemic

Obesity in America has become a severe public health crisis. Estimates show that more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese, costing $147 billion annually in medical costs for related health issues.

Oct 29, 2014 07:12 PM EDT

Mini Stomachs Help Scientists Study Ulcers Grown By Stem Cells

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's hospital have made an amazing discovery. They've successfully constructed miniature human stomachs by using stem cells in order to study various diseases that affect the human stomach.

Oct 29, 2014 06:52 PM EDT

Suicide Risk Higher Among Those Who Spent Time In Prison

Recent findings published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry reveal that those who've spent time in prison are also at an increased risk of committing suicide.

Oct 29, 2014 05:53 PM EDT

Binge Drinking Significantly Harms Cognitive Development

Studies show that binge drinking can drastically harm the brain. Yet now, recent findings published in The Journal of Neuroscience also show that binge drinking can dramatically cause key changes in the organ, linking to memory deficits that will continually worsen as the affected individual ages.

Oct 29, 2014 03:23 PM EDT

Prostate Cancer Medications Increase Risk Of Heart Problems

Certain prostate cancer medications may unfortunately increase the risk of cardiovascular problems in men. Recent findings published in the journal BJU International show that these medications should be thoroughly studied, weighing both the pros and cons of use, before deciding to include them.

Oct 29, 2014 02:38 PM EDT

33 Genes Linked To Autism Via Sequencing Studies

Researchers have found that 33 genes may play a role in the risk of autism--a behavioral disorder that's estimated to affect 1 in 68 children.

Oct 29, 2014 12:58 PM EDT

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked To Several Brain Abnormalities

Many patients dealing with chronic fatigue may have been called lazy or useless. As the detectable tests for this health issue are still in the works, people suffering from this potentially debilitating condition are often overlooked, medically speaking. Yet recent findings show that these patients ...

Oct 29, 2014 11:55 AM EDT

Milk Intake May Actually Increase The Risk Of Bone Fractures

Milk is oftentimes an essential ingredient in many dishes or even a favorite drink for numerous Americans and Europeans, alike. Yet health officials are uncertain just how healthy milk is for you.

Oct 29, 2014 11:05 AM EDT

The World's Farmers are Loosing 2,000 Hectares of Soil Daily Due to Salt

Scientists have found that every day for more than 20 years, an average of 2,000 hectares of irrigated land in arid and semi-arid areas across 75 countries have been degraded by salt.