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Jan 08, 2014 03:12 AM EST

Living in Green Spaces Offers Lasting Mental Benefits to People

Residing in greener areas in an urban setting offers significant and lasting improvements in mental health, according to a latest study that worked on the data retrieved from the British Household Panel Survey.

Jan 07, 2014 07:49 AM EST

China Destroys Illegal Ivory to Raise Awareness about Elephant Poaching

The Chinese government has taken a major step to protect elephants from illegal poaching by destroying illegal ivory and other wildlife products.

Jan 07, 2014 07:35 AM EST

Mediterranean Diet Alone Protects Against Diabetes, Study Confirms

A latest Spanish study suggests that adhering to a Mediterranean diet alone helps in preventing diabetes in those who suffer at a greater risk of heart disease.

Jan 07, 2014 07:24 AM EST

Study Links Poor Neighbourhoods to High Risk of Problem Gambling

Focusing on problem gambling that is believed to have negative affects on the person's physical and mental health, a latest study discloses that those in poor neighborhoods are at a higher for problem gambling.

Jan 07, 2014 05:00 AM EST

Regular Meditation Improves Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression

Meditation offers several health benefits. One such benefit a latest research highlights is that, regular mediation promises to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Jan 07, 2014 04:41 AM EST

Study Associated Online Personal Health Record to Improved Medication Adherence

Individuals suffering with diabetes who use the online personal health record are linked to an increased adherence to medication thereby improving the health outcomes, according to a latest finding.

Jan 07, 2014 04:29 AM EST

Study Links Breastfeeding to Lower Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis

The latest study documented in the journal Rheumatology, was conducted on more than 7,000 older Chinese women reveals that an increased duration of breastfeeding is strongly correlated with a reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Those mothers who breastfeed were half likely to suffer from RA, ...

Jan 06, 2014 09:43 AM EST

Study Ties Dysfunction of a Single Gene to Type 2 Diabetes in Mice

Documented in the journal Diabetes, the researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine discovered that the loss of function of a single gene in mice called MADD triggered fasting hyperglycemia that is one of the major symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Jan 06, 2014 08:55 AM EST

Following Diet is Crucial For Those With Metabolic Syndrome

For those suffering from metabolic syndrome, adhering to diet is the only remedy to lower the risk of developing coronary artery risk disease, type2 diabetes and stroke, according to a new finding.

Jan 06, 2014 07:50 AM EST

Online Colorectal Cancer Risk Calculator Developed by Researchers

A team of international researchers has developed a new online tool that makes it possible for physicians to predict an individual's risk of colorectal cancer.

Jan 06, 2014 06:02 AM EST

Sweetpotato Weevil's Behavior Changes from Outdoors to Indoors

One of the most destructive insect, the sweetpotato weevil, a worldwide of sweet potato is known to be attracted to certain colors. This feature may help in fighting against these pests, claims a new finding.

Jan 06, 2014 05:35 AM EST

Evidence of Sexual Reproduction in a Flowering Plant Discovered in 100 Million Year Old Amber

An oldest evidence of sexual reproduction has been discovered in an ancient piece of amber that dates back to nearly 100 million years old, according to a latest finding.