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Sep 10, 2013 02:45 PM EDT

The Body's Production of Fructose Linked to Obesity

Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine reported that the cause of obesity and insulin resistance may be tied to the fructose that our body produces in addition to the fructose that we consume.

Sep 10, 2013 02:02 PM EDT

Maya Decapitated and Dismembered Enemies in Ancient City of Uxul

About 1,400 years ago, the ancient Maya city of Uxul thrived in Mexico. Now, archaeologists have uncovered something dark about this ancient city. It turns out that the Maya in this city decapitated their enemies before shoving them into a mass grave.

Sep 10, 2013 12:50 PM EDT

Orangutans and Gorillas Think in Categories Just Like Humans

Categories are a crucial part of the way we think. We place objects in these different segments as we learn to differentiate animals from inanimate objects and to differentiate dogs from cats. Now, scientists have discovered that apes may think similarly. It turns out that they may form categories t...

Sep 10, 2013 02:30 PM EDT

Entering the Lottery may Affect the Consumer's Self-Control

A new study looks at the how materialistic thoughts can change your everyday-life when entering the lottery. According to researchers, this can actually cause some individuals to financially lose control.

Sep 10, 2013 11:42 AM EDT

Why do Men Rape? 25 Percent of Participants in Asian Study Admit to it

A recent report shows that as many as 1 in 10 men in some parts of Asia have admitted to raping a woman who was not their partner. And to make matters worse, when their wife or girlfriend was included in the research, the findings shot up to 1 in 4.

Sep 10, 2013 10:46 AM EDT

Parents' Genes Impact Child's Back to School Fears and Anxiety

The more we learn about genetics, the more we realize that they control everything from looks to personality to health. Now, though, scientists have found that parents' genes may also influence their children's behavior. It turns out whether or not a child is easily unnerved is largely dependent on ...

Sep 10, 2013 10:44 AM EDT

Less T.V. and More Sleep may Help Minority Children Lose Weight

Childhood obesity continues to be a widespread problem throughout the United States as the government and health agencies work on improving healthier lifestyles in order to curb the potential epidemic. As the majority of individuals know that if they eat right and exercise regularly, they can effect...

Sep 10, 2013 10:14 AM EDT

World Suicide Prevention Day: Suicide 10th Leading Cause of Death among Americans

For what has become known as Suicide Prevention Day, medical professionals are looking into preventable measures regarding mental disorders and various high-stress environmental factors that may lead someone to contemplate ending his or her life.

Sep 10, 2013 09:07 AM EDT

Traumatic Childhood Experiences May Increase Premature Death Risk

A recent study conducted by the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) has discovered that children who experience traumatic experiences are more likely to die prematurely.

Sep 10, 2013 07:30 AM EDT

Hypertensive Women who Smoke are 20 Percent More Prone to Fatal Brain Bleeding

A long-term and population-based Finnish study on SAH (Subarachnoid haemorrhage), conducted on the basis FINRISK health examination surveys have found that a combination of some risk factors like smoking, female gender and hypertension lead to SAH.

Sep 09, 2013 05:13 PM EDT