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Jul 26, 2013 03:22 PM EDT

Pet Pig Nemo Receives Lymphoma Treatment for Cancer

When farmer George Goldern went to feed his six pet pigs earlier this year, he found that 730-pound Nemo was no longer eating and lying in the mud. A quick doctor's appointment showed that Nemo had blood cancer B-cell lymphoma.

Jul 26, 2013 02:22 PM EDT

Typed Speech Shows Better Communication Via Facebook

Some researchers actually believe Facebook may be taking a more interesting approach to show and create advertisements.

Jul 26, 2013 01:43 PM EDT

Could Blood Pressure Medications Slow Dementia?

A new group of drugs commonly used to help lower blood pressure may also be used to help slow the start of dementia.

Jul 26, 2013 12:34 PM EDT

Materialism and Loneliness: What does the Cycle Really Say?

A new study shows that materialism won't necessarily cause loneliness.

Jul 26, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

FDA Requires New Safety Guidelines for Imported Foods

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now be requiring new safety guidelines for imported foods.

Jul 26, 2013 02:01 PM EDT

Moonstruck: Insomnia Strikes During Lunar Cycle

You might not see a werewolf strolling around your neighborhood or a witch gliding across the sky on a broom, but moonstruck madness is a real thing, and scientists show that it can hit just about anyone.

Jul 26, 2013 10:30 AM EDT

15 Errors Occur During Typical Operations, 24 Percent of Errors due to Equipment Failure

A new study shows that one in four errors caused during surgical procedures are the fault of failing technology.

Jul 26, 2013 08:53 AM EDT

Study Links Weight Discrimination to Obesity

Weight discrimination elevated the risk of obesity rather than being a motivation to reduce weight, according to a latest finding.

Jul 26, 2013 08:27 AM EDT

Southern California Campgrounds Closed After Discovery of Plague-Infected Squirrel

The discovery of a plague infected ground squirrel has led to the evacuation and shutdown of three campgrounds in Angeles National Forest for at least one week.

Jul 26, 2013 08:17 AM EDT

Full Moon to be Blamed for Sleep Troubles

A new study has discovered a new culprit that causes sleep problems - the full moon. Researchers found that in the days close to a full moon, some people have altered biological clocks, which lead to inadequate sleep and poor sleep quality.

Jul 26, 2013 12:05 AM EDT