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Sep 02, 2013 04:08 AM EDT

Cardiovascular Risk Factors Maximum in Winter and Lowest in Summer: Study

A large number of people are more likely to succumb to some form of cardiovascular disease during winter than summers.

Sep 02, 2013 03:49 AM EDT

Big Belly Elevates Death Risk in Heart Attack Survivors: Study

A latest study reveals that the overhanging belly fat increases the death risk in those who have survived heart attack. Lean people (BMI<22kg/m2) suffered an elevated risk of death at 5 years by 41 percent and those who were very obese (BMI>35kg/m2) had 65 percent greater risk of mortality after 5 ...

Aug 31, 2013 08:29 AM EDT

Study Uncovers Protein That Predicts Breast Cancer Prognosis

Researchers have uncovered a protein that helps in predicting breast cancer prognosis, lowering the risk of undergoing painful therapies.

Aug 31, 2013 07:48 AM EDT

Early Diagnostic Tool for Alzheimer's Disease on the Anvil

A team of researchers has found a promising diagnostic tool to help in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer as well assess the severity of the disease.

Aug 31, 2013 06:14 AM EDT

Urine Test May Help Detect Risk of Cognitive Decline in Type 2 Diabetics

The risk for future cognitive decline in people with type 2 diabetes can be detected by the presence of protein in urine, suggests a latest finding.

Aug 31, 2013 06:02 AM EDT

Learning New Language Has Significant Impact on Brain Structure

The age at which children learn a new language can have a significant impact on the adult brain structure, suggests a new finding.

Aug 31, 2013 04:56 AM EDT

Statins Combat Aging By Protecting Against Telomere Shortening

The drug statins not only extends life by lowering the cholesterol levels and cutting the risks of cardiovascular disease but it combats aging by protecting against telomere shortening

Aug 31, 2013 04:35 AM EDT

Exercising One Day a Week Helps Older Women Improve Strength and Endurance

Older women over the age of 60 need to exercise just one day a week in order to improve their strength and endurance.

Aug 30, 2013 09:23 AM EDT

Whales too Get 'Suntanned' : Study

An international team of experts from Newcastle University along with their colleagues in Canada and Mexico have discovered that some species of whales get darker with sun exposure and their acquire DNA damage in their skin just like human skin as they get older

Aug 30, 2013 09:11 AM EDT

5-Year-Old Receives Medical Marijuana to Treat Seizures [VIDEO]

A 5-year-old Arizona boy born with a genetic defect may receive one of the most controversial drug treatments 'medical marijauana'.

Aug 30, 2013 07:21 AM EDT

Six-week Old Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated at Dallas Hospital [VIDEO]

On Saturday, the six weeks old conjoined twins who shared a liver and parts of their digestive system were successfully separated after a nine hour surgery and are doing well.

Aug 30, 2013 07:07 AM EDT