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May 30, 2013 06:49 AM EDT

Painkillers Increase Risk of Heart Attacks: Study

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford states that prolonged use of painkillers increases the risk of heart attacks by a small but significant amount.

May 30, 2013 04:44 AM EDT

Russian Scientists Discover Preserved Mammoth with Free-Flowing Blood

A team of Russian scientists have unearthed a well preserved body of an adult female mammoth that is 10,000 to 15,000 year old. It was so well preserved that mammoth's soft tissues still preserved and the specimen's blood is perfectly preserved in the ice around it.

May 29, 2013 09:09 AM EDT

Offspring of Long-Lived Parents Less Prone to Cancer

In a new study, experts at the University of Exeter Medical School state that the offspring of long-lived parents are less prone to get cancer and other common diseases related to aging, according to a news release.

May 29, 2013 08:12 AM EDT

Childhood Bullying Linked to Self Harm in Late Adolescence

Bullying is not to be taken lightly, as a new study has proven that being bullied during childhood directly elevates the risk of self-harm in late adolescence. The study highlights an important finding: being bullied at primary school-age leads to anguish, which increases the risk of self-harming in...

May 29, 2013 07:57 AM EDT

Scientists Narrow Down Global Warming Estimates for 2100

In a groundbreaking new research the scientists from the University of Melbourne and Victoria University have provided a more reliable projection of global warming estimates at 2100.

May 29, 2013 06:31 AM EDT

Antarctica Ice Cap Came into Existence 3.6 Million Years Ago: Study

An interesting finding reveals that the ice cap of Antarctica came into existence some 3.6 million years ago during the Oligocene epoch, according to a news release.

May 29, 2013 04:35 AM EDT

World’s Oldest Man, 116, Last Man Alive from 19th Century

The world's oldest man, Jiroemon Kimura, is all smiles as he celebrates his 116th birthday, which bags him the title of being the oldest living man by the Guinness World Records. Born in the year 1897, Kimura from Japan is the last man alive who was born in the 19th century.

May 28, 2013 10:37 AM EDT

Heart Failure Accelerates Aging, Brings On Early Andropause

According to a new study presented at the Heart Failure Congress, heart failure accelerates the aging process and brings on early andropausal syndrome also known as male menopause. This is four times more common in men with heart failure.

May 28, 2013 10:16 AM EDT

Breastfeeding Lowers Risk of Mothers Developing High Blood Pressure

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Western Sydney reveals that breastfeeding is the key to good health for not just babies, but also their mothers.

May 28, 2013 09:47 AM EDT

Study Highlights the Risk of Bleeding With the Use of Blood Thinners During Surgery

Blood thinners are anticoagulants that reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack and blockages in the arteries and veins. A new guideline provided by the American Academy of Neurology helps millions of heart patients who take blood thinners in deciding whether or not these thinners should be taken dur...

May 28, 2013 09:24 AM EDT

Exposure to Pesticides or Bug and Weed Killers Tied to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

A new study published in the journal Neurology reveals that exposure to pesticides or bug and weed killers and solvents is more likely linked with an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study was based on an analysis of more than 100 studies from around the world.

May 28, 2013 09:12 AM EDT

Children of Military Service Members at Higher Risk of Mental Issues

A new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics states that children from military families are at a higher risk of emotional, social and behavioral problems. The risk is even higher if there are pre-existing psychological issues in the family.