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Feb 27, 2014 07:46 AM EST

Video of Teen Girl Hit on Head by Whale's Bony Tail Goes Viral [VIDEO]

A rare and small video of a teen girl being hit on the head by a whale’s tail has gone viral and grabbed the attention of over 1.5 million viewers.

Feb 26, 2014 08:30 PM EST

In Sickness and Health, Sex Keeps Older Couples Happy: Study

Among older couples, physical illnesses can strain a marriage, but maintaining a healthy sex life could make a difference in how happily both partners cope, a new study suggests.

Feb 26, 2014 06:15 PM EST

Could Taking Selfies be to Blame for Uptick of Lice Cases in Older Children?

Though taking selfies may seem harmless, a recent study suggests it could actually increase the spread of head lice.

Feb 26, 2014 05:55 PM EST

C-Section Babies more likely to become Overweight, Obese Adults

A recent study suggests that babies born from Cesarean sections (C-section) are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults.

Feb 26, 2014 05:34 PM EST

The Benefits of Breastfeeding: Babies' are Smarter with Mother's Milk

Determining whether breastfeeding is the right option for you and your child may not always be so easy. Several medical complications can often prevent a mother from using her milk as food. And though previous studies have shown that children who are breastfed have higher IQ scores and typically per...

Feb 26, 2014 04:31 PM EST

Butt-Lift Surgical Procedure on the Rise

Sir Mix-A-Lot wasn't lying. American's like big round booties. And to get the ultimate behind, some of them are willing to go under the knife.

Feb 26, 2014 09:13 PM EST

Fitness Tracker Bands Help Monitor Health, But Which Ones Are Worth It?

Fitness tracker bands are an excellent advancement in both the science and health worlds. The superior technology enables the everyday individual to monitor all aspects of his/her health, but it’s important to know where your money is going.

Feb 26, 2014 04:28 PM EST

EPA Sinks $5 Million to Combat Invasive Species in Great Lakes Region

Last week reports surfaced about the overwhelming presence of Asian Carp fish in the Mississippi River as they made their way toward the Great Lakes basin. Today the EPA has signed off on 11 programs to combat such invasive species in the region.

Feb 26, 2014 01:53 PM EST

Vitamin D Deficiency could Harm Immune System Response: Study

A recent study shows how insufficient vitamin D levels can hurt older individuals' immune systems.

Feb 26, 2014 01:19 PM EST

Factors that Affect Self-Reporting among TBI Patients: Study

Dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a life-changing event. Statistics show that as many as 1.7 million will experience a TBI due to an isolated injury or along with other injuries annually in the United States, alone.

Feb 26, 2014 02:09 PM EST

Episodic Memory: Brain Functions and Processes Revealed

Have you ever shared an experience with someone, only to have each of you recall it differently? This occurrence is a result of episodic memory, which is a person’s unique memory of a specific event.

Feb 26, 2014 12:40 PM EST

Lowering Anxiety Levels in the Brain: Reduction of Ph Levels may Curb Anxiety

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences discovered that lowering the brain's pH levels could essentially help treat anxiety disorders.