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Sep 08, 2014 03:02 PM EDT

Artificial Carmat Heart Successfully Implanted via the Second Patient

The company has announced a second patient suffering from chronic heart failure who was successfully fitted for the device while two more patients are currently undergoing clinical trials.

Sep 08, 2014 01:58 PM EDT

The Damage of Prolonged Sitting Can Be Reversed With 5-Minute Exercise

Sitting around a little too much? A recent study conducted by researchers at Indiana University has found that a five-minute walk could help to reverse the potential damage of sitting for up to three hours or more. Prolonged sitting can increase the risk of issues with leg arteries and poor posture ...

Sep 08, 2014 12:51 PM EDT

Third and Final Supermoon of the Year to Light the Night Skies as a Harvest Moon

The third and final supermoon of the year will make its appearance tonight on Monday, Sept. 8. Barring any clouds, the full harvest moon is set to be a spectacular sight to see, so be sure to look toward the night skies.

Sep 08, 2014 11:44 AM EDT

Belly-Dancers Are More Accepting of Their Bodies Than Other Performance Artists

There's no doubt that the exotic and sensual movements of belly-dancing exercise can make a woman feel sexy. Yet recent findings examined on this torso-driven form of dance helps many women feel more open and comfortable about their bodies and their sexuality

Sep 08, 2014 11:25 AM EDT

Novel Cancer Drug Brings Hope for Leukemia Patients

A new cancer drug was found safe for cancer patients, according to the results of a phase I clinical trial about a new drug targeting mitochondrial function in human cancer cells. Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have discovered that this could be the first drug to inhibit mitochond...

Sep 11, 2014 06:26 PM EDT

African American Women Less Likely to Receive Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy

Statistics show that roughly 1 in 8 American women--or just about 12 percent--will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.

Sep 08, 2014 09:27 AM EDT

'Junk DNA' Reveals Ovarian Cancer Oncogene

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have now discovered a non-protein-coding RNA that's expression is linked to ovarian cancer.

Sep 08, 2014 09:12 AM EDT

Middle Ear Infections May Be Triggered by Viral Issues in the Nose

Statistics show that many middle ear infections primarily hit children under the age of 3. Though not typically serious, researchers are still learning about just what causes this health issue.

Sep 08, 2014 08:51 AM EDT

The Origins of Peaches: Ancient Stones Reveal How Fruit was First Domesticated

Researchers are learning a bit more about the origins of a summer favorite: peaches. Scientists have taken a closer look at ancient peach stones and have found that the domestic versions of this fruit can trace their origins back at least 7,500 years.

Sep 08, 2014 07:06 AM EDT

Brain Circuit Differences May Determine Your Place in a Social Hierarchy

Scientists have taken a look at non-human primates to learn a bit more about social ranking and have found that the hierarchies are actually linked to specific brain networks.

Sep 08, 2014 07:09 AM EDT

Intake of TB Drug Along With High Cholesterol Meal Reduces Effect of Treatment

A team of researchers has discovered that the timing of food intake during the initial phase of TB treatment might have a negative impact on the effectiveness of the treatment.

Sep 08, 2014 04:43 AM EDT

Sleeping on Animal Fur During Infancy Can Lower the Risk of Asthma, Study

A team of researchers has found that sleeping on animal fur during the first three months of life helps ward off the risk of asthma in later childhood.