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Mar 16, 2014 10:51 PM EDT

Being Single: Could Love Trigger Feelings of Worthlessness?

For single individuals, a recent study shows that watching advertising that relates to happy couples or families may actually trigger feelings of worthlessness and even depression in some.

Mar 17, 2014 06:37 AM EDT

Novel Medical Device can Lower Cost of Blood Sugar Testing

New medical equipment developed by a team of university students promises to reduce the cost of blood sugar testing.

Mar 17, 2014 05:23 AM EDT

Married Women 28 Percent Less Likely to Die from Heart Diseases: Study

Married women may have a healthy edge over unmarried women when it comes to risk of dying from heart diseases, according to a new finding.

Mar 16, 2014 10:17 PM EDT

Health of Husband may Determine Happiness, Longevity of Marriage

A happy marriage depends greatly on the positive involvement of both partners, yet recent information found by researchers from the University of Chicago suggests that a marriage may be more likely to survive if the husband, in particular, is in good health.

Mar 16, 2014 08:40 PM EDT

Could Waist Circumference be a Better Predictor of Death Risk than BMI? Study

Though body mass index (BMI) can certainly be a good indicator of a healthy weight to height relationship, a recent study shows that this obesity measurement may not be as necessary to determine overall health and lifespan. A recent study suggests that measuring people's belly circumference may work...

Mar 17, 2014 09:42 AM EDT

International Declaration to Protect Atlantic Ocean's Sargasso Sea

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reported that the United States, United Kingdom, Bermuda, and other countries have signed a declaration to protect the Sargasso Sea, a calm patch of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Mar 17, 2014 09:32 AM EDT

Driving Restrictions Issued in Paris due to High Air Pollution and Smog Levels

Last month, Chinese officials issues an “orange alert” for Beijing’s air pollution after smog levels reached an unbearable stage. Now, French officials are enacting driving restrictions because the city of Paris is experiencing dangerous levels of air pollution.

Mar 15, 2014 08:09 PM EDT

Dole Recall: Bagged Salad may have Listeria

Dole Fresh Vegetables has recently announced that they are recalling bagged salad products due to possible listeria contamination. The company was notified regarding the risk after a sample of Dole Italian Salad tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, with testing conducted by the Canadian Food ...

Mar 15, 2014 07:20 PM EDT

Costco Recall: Freeze-Dried Fruit Snacks may have Salmonella

Costco recently recalled 59,780 cases of Kirkland Signature Real Sliced Fruit due to possible Salmonella contamination. According to an FDA News release, those who may have purchased the product were contacted by phone and letter that it would no longer be available on shelves.

Mar 17, 2014 09:29 AM EDT

Celebrity Refuses to Give Child Vaccines Due to Fear of Autism

You would think that the recent measles outbreak in both California and New York would be alarming enough to encourage others to get their vaccinations. Apparently, many are still concerned about the vaccinations “potential” link to autism.

Mar 15, 2014 01:28 PM EDT

Young Athletes and ACL Surgeries: Higher Return Rate and Healthier Knees

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction is now one of the most commonly performed knee surgery procedures. Its history dates back to 1845, when French doctor Amédée Bonnet wrote about three essential signs of acute ACL rupture.

Mar 15, 2014 05:47 AM EDT