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Jul 05, 2013 04:22 PM EDT

Cosmetic Procedures to Look Whiter Don't Boost Self-Esteem

Michael Jackson may be a classic case of what can happen when plastic surgery goes too far. And a new study shows that undergoing plastic surgery treatments in the hope of transforming various ethnic features isn't just dangerous, but it won't change your mindset about how your physical features.

Jul 05, 2013 03:07 PM EDT

New Research Paves the Way for Arthritis and Cancer Treatments

Scientists recently discovered through recent research that the development of some new medications may help create better and potentially safer treatments for arthritis.

Jul 05, 2013 02:40 PM EDT

Origins of Agriculture in Fertile Crescent Arose in Several Different Places

Agriculture caused a huge shift in the way our ancient ancestors lived. For decades, archaeologists have tried to find the origin of agriculture. Now, though, they've discovered that agriculture didn't arise in just one location; it emerged in several different places at once.

Jul 05, 2013 02:14 PM EDT

Sunscreen Safety: Some Products May Contain Flammable Ingredients

Whenever you're slathering on sunscreen before a trip to the beach or a BBQ, make sure to think twice about what's on the label of the product. New information provided by the Food and Drug Administration shows that certain types of sun wear may actually be flammable.

Jul 05, 2013 11:31 AM EDT

Genetic Link Discovered Between Ancient Native American Remains and Living Descendants

Scientists have discovered a direct genetic link between the remains of Native Americans who lived thousands of years ago and their living descendants, allowing them to learn a little bit more about this group of people and their DNA.

Jul 05, 2013 11:08 AM EDT

Twitter and the News: Does Social Media Really Replace Newswires?

New research has found that reporting of news events through twitter shows little evidence that it can be replaced through traditional first-hand reporting.

Jul 05, 2013 09:51 AM EDT

High Intensity Workouts Curb Appetite

According to a recent study released by researchers at the University of Western Austalia, those who regularly engage in high intensity workouts are more likely to eat less.

Jul 05, 2013 08:55 AM EDT

British Archaeologists Unearth Stone Head of Roman God in Garbage Dump

A garbage dump doesn't seem like a likely place to find priceless artifacts. In this case, though, it is. British archaeologists have uncovered an 1,800-year-old carved stone head of a Roman god under the remains of an ancient rubbish heap.

Jul 04, 2013 01:42 PM EDT

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Wisconsin Cheese, One Dead

A listeria outbreak has been linked to cheese that killed one person and sickened four others, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Allegedly, one of the cases was a pregnant woman who suffered a miscarriage from the incident.

Jul 04, 2013 12:44 PM EDT

Sugar-Fat Seesaw Phenomenon Illustrates Confusion from Dietary Restrictions Provided by Government

Many people have a difficult time understanding and following dietary restrictions provided by the government.

Jul 04, 2013 11:40 AM EDT

Cancer-linked FAM190A Gene May Regulate Cell Division

Researchers from Johns Hopkins believe they may have discovered a little-described gene known as FAM190A that plays a subtle but critical role in normal cell division regulation process, known as mitosis. The study author's said they are hopeful that this information could help more clearly understa...

Jul 03, 2013 11:41 PM EDT

Social Innovation: How to Deal With Rising Complexity of Global Networks

Our global networks have generated many benefits and new opportunities. However, they have also established highways for failure propagation, which can ultimately result in man-made disasters.