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Apr 18, 2014 03:37 PM EDT

Get Moving: Exercise Reverses Signs of Skin Aging

A recent study shows that not only will regular exercise extend life expectancy, but it's also likely to reverse signs of the aging process commonly seen in your skin.

Apr 18, 2014 02:59 PM EDT

Scientists Create Stem Cells with Cloning Techniques that Match Two Adult Men

Scientists have replicated a stem cell experiment, advancing scientific research. The experiment resulted in the creation of human embryos that were clones of two men, one 35 years of age and the other 75 years of age.

Apr 19, 2014 06:11 AM EDT

FDA Clears New Drug Ragwitek to Treat Adults With Hay Fever

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulators today cleared a new drug 'Ragwitek' to treat hay fever, with or without conjunctivitis, in adults.

Apr 18, 2014 03:29 PM EDT

Mumps Cases Spread to New Jersey College Despite Students Having Vaccines

The two previously documented mumps outbreaks were at Fordham University in the Bronx and Ohio State University (which has spread into nearby Ohio counties). The latest comes from the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey.

Apr 19, 2014 06:03 AM EDT

Weight gain Occurs after Tonsils Removal and not Linked to Obesity in Children

A recent study states that tonsils removal is strongly correlated with weight gain in children and this is not linked to weight gain.

Apr 18, 2014 01:25 PM EDT

Ohio Reports Record-High for Heroin Overdoses: Decrease in Opioid Drug Overdoses

The Ohio State Department of Health reported a record number of heroin and opioid drug overdoses in 2012. Ohio is one of many states to report a growing epidemic of this type of drug use, which has spread throughout the entire United States.

Apr 18, 2014 11:01 AM EDT

Identifying New Therapeutic Options for Treatment of Scleroderma

A recent study lead by Northwestern Medicine scientists has shown potential leads on new treatments for scleroderma, a chronic, connective tissue disease with symptoms that can range from mild to life threatening.

Apr 18, 2014 12:01 PM EDT

Brain Distractions: Genetic, Environmental Factors Play a Role

A new brain-related discovery could potentially revolutionize the way doctor's treat attention-deficit disorders.

Apr 18, 2014 01:59 PM EDT

Men with Chronic Inflammation at Increased Rate of Prostate Cancer

For many men, chronic inflammation can nearly double their risk for prostate cancer compared to those with little to no inflammation.

Apr 18, 2014 02:55 PM EDT

The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Bullying: They Last a Lifetime

Many adults who were bullied as children may suffer from the harsh aftermath for the rest of their lives. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London shows that many of these children consequently deal with issues regarding school performance, ph...

Apr 18, 2014 10:26 AM EDT

Peru Ubinas Volcano Eruption in South America Forces Evacuation of Thousands

Peru's active Ubinas volcano erupted a massive cloud of ash on April 15, and now the falling embers have caused an evacuation of the nearby village of Querapi as the Peruvian government declared a state of emergency.

Apr 17, 2014 11:26 PM EDT

FDA Issues Warning Over Laparoscopic Power Morcellation Tool

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning Thursday regarding a common surgical procedure that's used to remove uterine fibroids and benign tumors.