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Dec 18, 2013 01:46 PM EST

Will Trans Fat Substitutes be Any Healthier?

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) next big step is to remove artificial trans fat from food, many health advocates are uncertain if fat substitutes would be much healthier.

Dec 18, 2013 12:45 PM EST

Immaculate Conception: Close to 1 Percent of U.S. Pregnancies are due to 'Virgin Birth'

Science may suggest that it takes a sperm and an egg to produce offspring. Of course, this can occur from sexual intercourse or artificial insemination. However, could it be possible that some women could become pregnant without either?

Dec 18, 2013 11:56 AM EST

Banana-Geddon: Climate Change may Wipe Out this Yellow Fruit

That fun, yellow fruit known as a banana may be in danger due to climate change.

Dec 18, 2013 11:10 AM EST

Sunlight Adaptation in Humans Inherited from Neanderthals

It turns out that we may have even more in common with Neanderthals than we thought. Scientists have already discovered that humans and Neanderthals once interbred, but now they're piecing together the specifics to find out exactly what traits persist in modern humans.

Dec 18, 2013 09:59 AM EST

3-Year-Old Florida Boy Receives Rare, 5-Organ Transplant (Video)

Three-year-old Adonis Ortiz was born with a severe birth defect that left him with his intestines formed on the outside of his body. In order to survive, this meant a never before attempt at a five-organ transplant.

Dec 18, 2013 09:23 AM EST

'An Apple a Day' Keeps Stroke and Heart Attack Away

Of course, everyone is familiar with that old saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." But is there really any truth behind it?

Dec 18, 2013 07:58 AM EST

Pay Kids to Eat Fruits and Vegetables: Little Incentive Goes a Long Way

It turns out that serving kids more fruit and vegetables doesn't necessarily mean they'll eat them. While a new federal rule has prompted the nation's schools to serve an extra $5.4 million worth of fruits and veggies to children each day, the nation's children throw about $3.8 million of that food ...

Dec 17, 2013 11:42 PM EST

Riled Up by Elsevier's Take-Downs? Time to Embrace Open Access

The publishing giant Elsevier owns much of the world’s academic knowledge, in the form of article copyright. In the past few weeks it has stepped up enforcement of its property rights, issuing “take-down notices” to Academia.edu, where many researchers post PDFs of their articles.

Dec 17, 2013 11:16 PM EST

Could Ear Acupuncture Aid Weight Loss?

Many turn to acupuncture as a way to relax and unwind from stress or added tension. However, a recent study suggests that ear acupuncture may be successful in helping some lose weight.

Dec 17, 2013 10:58 PM EST

Hidden Risk in Complex Industrial Supply Chains Uncovered

Analysis shows no correlation between a manufacturer's total expenditure with a supplier and the cost of a supply disruption.

Dec 17, 2013 01:36 PM EST

Stimulant in Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Medication may Trigger Painful Erections

A recent release from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that a stimulant commonly found in medications used to treat childhood attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may trigger painful and long-lasting erections in rare cases.

Dec 17, 2013 12:40 PM EST

Antioxidant Treatment may Help Heal Chronic Wounds

It's estimated that close to 6.5 million Americans are afflicted with chronic wounds, costing the country over $25 million in medical bills alone. This can range from a foot blister and other diabetic ulcers or sores to leg amputations that may ultimately be necessary due to serious health condition...