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Apr 22, 2014 09:17 AM EDT

Sleep Disorder Linked to Parkinson's, Alzheimer's

A sleep disorder that causes individuals to act out their dreams may be an indicator of certain brain diseases, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers from the University of Toronto.

Apr 22, 2014 10:03 AM EDT

Inactivation of Protein Retinoblastoma Promotes Nerve Cell Growth

A recent study conducted by University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) shows that it may be possible to regulate nerve cell growth in damaged tissues found in the nervous system.

Apr 22, 2014 05:01 PM EDT

Men Just don't Sound Sexy: Blame Mate Selection

Which sex holds the title for most suave sound?

Apr 22, 2014 02:56 PM EDT

Labor Induction does not Increase Autism Risk

A recent study shows that there is no connection between induced labor and an increased risk of autism.

Apr 22, 2014 08:37 AM EDT

Evolution of the Barnyard Chicken: Ancient Bone DNA Reveals Rapid Changes

It turns out that the chickens of today are a lot different from the chicken that lives a few hundred years ago. Scientists have taken a look at the DNA from the bones of birds that lived 200 to 2,300 years ago in Europe, and have found that they've evolved drastically since then.

Apr 22, 2014 08:09 AM EDT

Mystery of Plant and Animal Domestication Deepens: How Humans Tamed the Wild

Thousands of years ago, our ancient ancestors domesticated plants and animals for their own use. Now, though, researchers have shown that we may know far less about this process than we might at first have thought.

Apr 22, 2014 08:13 AM EDT

Puzzle-Solving and Games Help Lower Nicotine Craving

A new study suggests that engaging in self expanding activities like puzzle solving and games with ones partner helps lower nicotine craving.

Apr 22, 2014 08:05 AM EDT

Low Calorie Labeling On Menus Cause People to Eliminate Healthy Food

The secret of "low-calorie" labeling seen on restaurant menu is finally revealed. Researchers claim that the low-calorie labeling on menus cause people to dismiss healthy food from their preference list.

Apr 22, 2014 08:15 AM EDT

Low Levels of Prenatal Vitamin D Linked to Increased Rate of Cavities in Toddlers

Researchers have discovered a link between inadequate levels of prenatal Vitamin D and the increased risk of cavities in toddlers.

Apr 22, 2014 07:41 AM EDT

NASA Asks for a #Global Selfie This Earth Day

On the eve of the 44th anniversary of Earth Day, NASA initiated a global event inviting people to engage in the worldwide celebration by taking a global selfie.

Apr 22, 2014 06:54 AM EDT

FDA Okays Cyramza to Treat Patients with Advanced Stomach Cancer

Recently, Eli Lilly's Cyramza received a green signal from the U.S Food and Drug Administration regulators to treat patients with stomach cancer.

Apr 21, 2014 04:38 PM EDT

Chicken Recall: 24,000 Pounds of Prime Pak Foods Contain 'Undeclared Allergens'

A report released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a chicken tender recall issued for Prime Pak Foods due to "misbranding and undeclared allergens" found in some of the company's breaded and cooked chicken breast products.