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Aug 28, 2013 02:31 PM EDT

Yaz Lawsuit: Blood Clots, DVT and Pulmonary Embolism Alleged Complications

Yaz Birth Control has come under fire recently for women who have allegedly experienced complications involving the drug. In fact, some of the women who had previously used the product sued drug maker Bayer for their injuries.

Aug 28, 2013 01:26 PM EDT

E-Cigarettes: How Safe are They?

As e-cigarettes are now being advertised as a healthier alternative to regular tobacco products, new research from France's National Consumer's Institute shows that they may not be as safe as you think

Aug 28, 2013 10:31 AM EDT

Fukushima Radioactive Plume Hits U.S. California Coast in Three Years (Map)

The radioactive ocean plume from the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in 2011 is slowly drifting across the ocean, following the inevitable currents and tides of the Earth's waters. Now, scientists have discovered that this plume will reach U.S. shores within three years from the date of the inciden...

Aug 28, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

Eat Your Broccoli: May Help Prevent the Onset of Osteoarthritis

Researchers now suggest that eating a lot of broccoli could help prevent or slow the onset of osteoarthritis.

Aug 28, 2013 08:06 AM EDT

Scientist Controls Colleague's Body with Mere Thought: Human-to-Human Brain Interface

Scientists have performed the first noninvasive human-to-human brain interface. One person was able to send a brain signal to the other via the Internet to control his hand motions.

Aug 28, 2013 07:58 AM EDT

Botox Helps in Treating Bell's Palsy and Other Facial Nerve Problems

Botox has revolutionized the world of cosmetics by offering an easy and instant fix for ageing. A new finding states that Botox has lot more to offer than just removing wrinkles.

Aug 28, 2013 05:50 AM EDT

Low Inflammation Helps Obese People Stay Metabolically Healthy: Study

Some people are obese and yet they stay metabolically fit. The latest study explains this by linking low levels of inflammation to healthy metabolic status in those who are obese.

Aug 27, 2013 11:24 PM EDT

Mobile Phones As a Window to The Soul in Modern Research

What does your world look like? What are the contours of your neighbourhood? How are you feeling today? Mobile phones are increasingly providing us with the answers to these questions.

Aug 27, 2013 10:01 PM EDT

Financial Innovation Fail: Rethinking Investment Risk

Does financial innovation inherently lead to greater risk in markets? An MIT economist takes a new look at the problem and says it does.

Aug 27, 2013 09:56 PM EDT

Different Subtypes of Gastric Cancer May Require Different Treatments

A recent study looks in-depth at three broad subtypes of gastric cancer and the different treatments required for the health issues.

Aug 27, 2013 09:08 PM EDT

Could Stem Cells Replace Cancerous Tissues?

A new study looks at why some cells tend to be more cancerous than others and how adult stem cells can play a vital role in replacing these deadly tissues.

Aug 27, 2013 05:04 PM EDT

Can Babies Recognize Words from the Womb?

Watch what you say in front of your newborn, and even when he or she is still in the womb. A new study shows the sounds heard from outside the mother's belly can actually be processed before birth, beginning the start of cognitive development.