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Oct 20, 2014 07:09 PM EDT

Soda And Cell Aging: What Our Telomeres Tell Us About This Drink

Drinking soda tastes great, but it certainly isn't the healthiest choice. And recent findings published in the American Journal of Public Health reveal that besides increase the risk of obesity and other related health issues, in can also increase the risk of aging.

Oct 20, 2014 07:06 PM EDT

Every Eight Minutes, Children Are Given Medication Incorrectly

Recent findings conducted by researchers at the Nationwide Children's Hospital calculated that in children younger than six-years-old, parents or caregivers may produce a medication error for one child every eight minutes.

Oct 20, 2014 11:55 AM EDT

Massive Debris Pile Reveals Past Mammoth Tsunami in Hawaii

A massive debris pile discovered in a giant sinkhole in the Hawaiian Islands reveals that at least one mammoth tsunami has struck the islands in the past. The findings show that it's possible that a similar tsunami could strike Hawaii in the future.

Oct 20, 2014 11:22 AM EDT

Artificial City Light Impacts the Foraging Behaviors of Blackbirds

Scientists have long known that artificial light can impact the behavior of animals. Now, they've discovered that light can increase foraging time in black birds.

Oct 20, 2014 10:42 AM EDT

Here's Why Our Brains Love 'Junk Food'

It's unfortunately true. Most of us prefer junk food over healthier food choices, but is it simply because they taste better?

Oct 20, 2014 10:25 AM EDT

Masculine Men and Feminine Women: Modernity May Cause Sexual Preference

When it comes to sexual preference, our culture idealizes feminine women and masculine men. Yet a new study shows that that instead of a long process of social and sexual selection, this preference may be a relatively new habit that has emerged in modern, urbanized societies.

Oct 20, 2014 10:10 AM EDT

Chronic Diarrhea Helped With New Class Of Drugs

Researchers at the Imperial College London may have discovered a solution to chronic diarrhea-what's otherwise referred to as bile acid diarrhea (BAD) and oftentimes mistaken for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by many doctors throughout the world. As statistics show that about one in 100 adults in w...

Oct 20, 2014 09:55 AM EDT

Herpes Simplex Virus Increases Risk Of Dementia

Infection of the herpes simplex virus may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Umea University.

Oct 20, 2014 07:48 AM EDT

Improved Electricity Access in India Has Little Impact on Carbon Emissions and Climate Change

It turns out that improving access to electricity won't up a nation's total carbon emissions growth to a large extent.

Oct 19, 2014 10:48 PM EDT

Certain Birth Seasons May Increase The Risk Of Mood Disorders

Our birth month may ultimately determine if we're more likely to be at risk for certain mood disorders, according to findings that will be presented at the European College of CNP Congress in Berlin.

Oct 19, 2014 09:43 PM EDT

Enterovirus Infection May Increase Risk Of Type 1 Diabetes In Children

Children with the enterovirus infection are about 50 percent more likely to develop type 1 diabetes, according to recent findings published in the journal Diabetologia.

Oct 19, 2014 08:18 PM EDT

Low Testosterone In Diabetic Male Patients Increases Their Risk Of Heart Problems

Men with low testosterone may often experience low sex drive and depleted muscle mass. Yet recent findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism show us that diabetic men with low testosterone are also at a higher risk for certain heart problems.