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Jul 04, 2013 09:33 AM EDT

Exercise Alters Epigenetic Pattern of Genes That Affect Fat Storage

The study conducted by researchers at Lund University for the first time has described the effect of physical activity on the epigenetic levels in fat cells.

Jul 04, 2013 05:43 AM EDT

NASA’s Curiosity Captures New Video of Martian Moonrise [VIDEO]

n a latest video captured by NASA's Curiosity Rover reveals the stunning footage of 'Phobos', which is the larger and closer of the two natural satellites of Mars, as it rose in the night sky. Phobos is the larger of Mars two moons.

Jul 04, 2013 05:20 AM EDT

One Pint of Beer Lowers Risk of Heart Disease: Study

The Greek researchers have discovered that one pint of beer improved the flow of blood to the heart within couple of hours after having two thirds of a pint as the arteries became more flexible. The same powerful effect was absent in alcohol free beer.

Jul 03, 2013 10:33 AM EDT

Honeybee Genes Alter on Exposure to Insecticides Limiting Their Lifespan

A latest study conducted by researchers at The University of Nottingham suggests that, exposure insecticides alters the genes in honeybees.

Jul 03, 2013 10:27 AM EDT

Curcumin Provides Long-Term Protection Against Lung Damage in Premature Infants

An interesting study on 'Turmeric' one of the key ingredient in many Asian dishes reveals that Curcumin the naturally occurring compound in turmeric may protect against lung damage in premature infants.

Jul 03, 2013 09:35 AM EDT

Persistent Cough Lasting For More than Three Weeks Could Signal Lung Cancer

A new study claims that people with persistent cough lasting for more than three weeks will have to see their doctor as it could be a symptom of lung cancer.

Jul 03, 2013 09:26 AM EDT

Prescription Painkiller Overdose Deaths Increases by 400 Percent Among Women: CDC

A latest report released by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention reveal that the number of deaths due to prescription painkiller overdose soared fivefold among women between 1999-2010.

Jul 03, 2013 09:07 AM EDT

New Study Explains How Taste Genes are Connected to Male Reproduction

According to the study published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, the scientists were surprised on discovering the two proteins that are involved in oral taste detection also offer an important role in sperm development.

Jul 03, 2013 02:50 AM EDT

Centuries Old Record-Breaking Rockfish Caught Off Alaska

A record setting rockfish that is more than two centuries old has been caught by a Seattle insurance adjustor in Sitka, Alaska.

Jul 02, 2013 09:26 AM EDT

Teen Girl Designs Flashlight that Runs on Heat of Human Body [VIDEO]

A teenage girl's innovative technique to power flashlights without the use of batteries has given her an edge over thousands of other contestants at the Google Science Fair and has been selected for the finals.

Jul 02, 2013 09:03 AM EDT

Four Cups of Coffee or Tea May Help Lower Blood Pressure

If you don't belong to the group of Americans who drink more coffee than anyone else, you might want to start. Coffee addiction is real and maybe you should kick it up a notch as a new major study states that drinking four cups of coffee a day can lower one's blood pressure.

Jul 02, 2013 08:53 AM EDT

Long Term Use of Cannabis Linked to Lack of Motivation to Work

A latest study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry states that long term use of cannabis lowers the level of dopamine in the brain linked to motivation.