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Jun 10, 2013 04:45 PM EDT

Unnecessary CT Scans Increase Children's Risk for Cancer

Researchers believe that reducing the number of unnecessary and high-dose CT scans that children undergo could potentially cut their lifetime risk for associated cancers by as much as 62 percent, according to a recent study.

Jun 10, 2013 03:43 PM EDT

Diabetes' Death Risk Hits All Time High for New York City, Are You at Risk?

The numbers dying from Diabetes continue to grow, with 67 fatalities due to the disease per 100,000 people who in New York City, alone.

Jun 10, 2013 03:10 PM EDT

Implantable Electronic Could Warn Patients of Early Stage Organ Transplant Rejection

A new electronic device could potentially help alert users of organ transplant rejection during early stages.

Jun 10, 2013 02:17 PM EDT

Michele Koebke Wears Corsets to Cinch 16-Inch Waist, Historical Fashion is Deadly Practice (Video)

For Michele Koebke, her goal is to have the world's smallest waist. And so far, she's making it happen by wearing corsets all day and night to shrink her size down further from its current 16 inches.

Jun 10, 2013 11:53 AM EDT

The Future of the Human Race: Our Faces will Look like Anime Characters in 100,000 Years

What will the human race look like in the next 100,000 years? It turns out that we'll look a bit like anime characters--at least according to one scientist.

Jun 10, 2013 11:45 AM EDT

'Rape Victim' in Hospital due to Drug Overdose, Suspected Depression from Traumatic Event

An Irish woman who filed for rape against an area businessman was admitted to the hospital on Saturday because of a suspected drug overdose.

Jun 10, 2013 11:02 AM EDT

Common Antidepressants May Lessen Possible Benefits of Therapy

A new study shows that antidepressants may impair the ability to extinguish fear.

Jun 10, 2013 10:15 AM EDT

40 Percent of Designated Drivers Drink and Drive

A new study conducted in a college town in Florida shows that as many as two out of five designated drivers drink alcohol before getting behind the wheel.

Jun 10, 2013 10:10 AM EDT

What Killed Otzi the Iceman: Brain Injury Revealed in 5000-Year-Old Mummy

Otzi the Iceman is famed for being Europe's oldest natural human mummy. Now, researchers may be learning a little bit more about this mummy. After decoding the Iceman's genetic makeup, a team has found out exactly how he died--a brain injury.

Jun 10, 2013 09:50 AM EDT

Ticks More Active During Summer, Protect Yourself From Bites

Safety tips to prevent tick bites during the spring and summer months when these pests are more active could save your life.

Jun 10, 2013 08:45 AM EDT

IEA Reveals Global Warming Trend: Temperatures to Rocket Past 2 Degree Target

The consequences of global warming are rising right along with Earth's temperatures. A new report released by the International Energy Agency reveals that the world is right on track to double the 2 degree target that it has set, which means that policies need to be changed to reflect these new find...

Jun 07, 2013 06:18 PM EDT