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May 20, 2013 09:14 AM EDT

Ginger Compounds Help Treat Asthma: Study

Purified components of ginger may have the properties that help asthma patients breathe more easily, according to a study from Columbia University

May 20, 2013 08:27 AM EDT

Study Reveals Link between Epilepsy and Autism

A new study reveals that adults with epilepsy were more likely to have higher traits of autism and Asperger's syndrome, according to a news release. The research was led by Dr. SallyAnn Wakeford from the Department of Psychology, Bath University.

May 20, 2013 07:21 AM EDT

Sleep Apnea Treatment Improves Glucose Levels in Prediabetes: Study

According to a new study, the optimal treatment of sleep apnea in patients with prediabetes improves blood sugar levels, thereby lowering cardiometabolic risk.

May 20, 2013 05:33 AM EDT

Study Links Women’s Reproductive Function to their Immune Status

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois links women's reproductive function to their immune status. Prior to this studies have found this relation in human males, but this is the first study to find this association in females.

May 20, 2013 04:46 AM EDT

Regular Intake of Coffee Associated with Lower Risk of Detrimental Liver Disease

A new study has discovered an interesting health benefit offered by regular intake of coffee: it reduces the risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a detrimental liver disease.

May 18, 2013 04:59 AM EDT

Communication with Parents Improves Students' Diet and Physical Activity

A new finding produced by researchers at Penn State suggests that students eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise more on days they communicate more with their parents.

May 17, 2013 02:19 PM EDT

Economics Catch Up on Ignored Value of Research and Knowledge, Trillions in Shadow Capital

Economic growth and the current GDP are actually higher than the usual statistics show, because intangibles such as knowledge and research are not accounted for!

May 17, 2013 12:12 PM EDT

Scientists Reveal Shock to the Brain Improves Math Ability: How to Pass Your Algebra Test

Have you ever had trouble with math? Apparently, you just need to shock your brain. Scientists have revealed that a harmless form of brain stimulation can actually improve a person's ability to perform calculations.

May 17, 2013 11:22 AM EDT

Ancient Agriculture in China Predates Rice Domestication: Tropical Palm Diet

China wasn't known for its agriculture until domesticated rice was introduced. Yet now, archaeologists have discovered that people in subtropical China may have practiced agriculture 5,000 years ago--long before the arrival of rice in the region.

May 17, 2013 10:30 AM EDT

Lindsay Lohan 5 Pounds: Is Adderall to Blame for Celebrity's Weight Gain?

Lohan checked into Betty Ford May 2 as part of a 90-day sentence for reckless driving. Health officials believe her cut off from Adderall may be to blame for the weight gain.

May 17, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Stuck in an Avalanche? Learn How to Swim to Safety

Some forecasters believe that if you swim in the snow of an avalanche, you may be able to "float" to safety.

May 17, 2013 09:17 AM EDT

Depressed Middle Age Women Twice More Likely to Have Stroke

Depressed middle-aged women are twice more likely to have strokes than women of the same age who are not depressed, according to a new finding from the University of Queensland.