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May 21, 2014 03:22 PM EDT

University Researchers Discover New Neural Pathway in Eyes That Supports Vision

Biologists at Johns Hopkins discovered a type of retina cell that is critical for vision. While working with laboratory mice, the researchers found a photoreceptor in the retina that detects contrast between light and dark.

May 21, 2014 02:27 PM EDT

National Institutes of Health Gather New Findings in Chronic Pain Study

The National Institutes of Health Pain Consortium’s Centers of Excellent in Pain Education program designed an online training module for the evaluation and care of chronic pain.

May 21, 2014 01:15 PM EDT

Doctors Over Prescribe Antibiotic Resistant Strains of Drugs for Bronchitis

Studies have stressed concern over the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of health issues. Now, a recent study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass., shows that doctors who continue to over prescribe antibiotics unknowingly may prevent the number of ef...

May 21, 2014 01:06 PM EDT

International Space Station Crew Working on Various Experiments to Help NASA Scientists

After a day off on Monday, the astronauts aboard the International Space Station resumed their work on a number of experiments on board the International Space Station in order to better inform NASA about how to improve life in space for a prolonged period of time.

May 21, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

The Defining Line of Divorce: Mothers may no Longer Receive Sole Custody

Mother-sole custody cases may be a thing of the past, according to recent analysis conducted by researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

May 21, 2014 10:50 AM EDT

Disease-Causing Bacteria Can Linger in an Airplane Cabin for Days

Scientists have found that disease-causing bacteria can linger on surfaces commonly found in airplane cabins for days, even up to a week.

May 21, 2014 10:23 AM EDT

Lack of Sleep Linked to Childhood Obesity and Overall Body Fat Increase

Scientists have found that there may be a link between reduced sleep and childhood obesity, which could mean that getting a good night's rest could be crucial for your child's wellbeing.

May 21, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

NIH Now Requires Scientists to Test New Drugs on Male and Female Animals

The National Institutes of Health announced last week that researchers and scientists are now required to test new drugs on both male and female laboratory animals to gather all possible information regarding both sexes.

May 21, 2014 10:59 PM EDT

Many Double Mastectomy Cases may be Unnecessary

As estimates show that around 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in her lifetime, a recent study reveals that many double mastectomies may be unnecessary. In fact, according to researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, they found that around 70 percent of women who ha...

May 21, 2014 10:38 AM EDT

Sleep Apnea may Increase Risk of Hearing Loss, Stroke

More than 18 million Americans are estimated to have with sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that disrupts air flow and can result in a poor night's rest.

May 21, 2014 09:58 AM EDT

High Cholesterol may Cause Delayed Pregnancy: Study

Statistics show that nearly 71 million adult Americans have "bad cholesterol," also known as high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). For those looking to start a family in particular, this can present a problem.

May 21, 2014 09:40 AM EDT

FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Inflammatory diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease have no cure and some who suffer from them don’t respond to existing treatments. The FDA approved a new drug on Tuesday to help over a million Americans with such diseases.