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May 22, 2013 04:39 AM EDT

Common Foot Deformities are Inherited: Study

A new study appearing in the journal Arthritis Care & Research reports that white men and women of European descent are prone to inherit common foot disorders like bunions, hammer or claw toe, or lesser toe deformities.

May 21, 2013 09:05 AM EDT

Study Sheds Light on How Brain and Inner Ear Developed in Dinosaurs

A new study conducted by the researchers at the University of Bristol reveals how the brain and inner ear developed in dinosaurs.

May 21, 2013 08:13 AM EDT

Bed Sharing with Parents Leads to Increased Risk of Cot Death for Babies

A new study led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine claims that breast-fed babies who sleep on the same bed as their parents face a fivefold increase in the risk of cot death, even if the parents do not smoke.

May 21, 2013 07:48 AM EDT

Study Links ADHD in Childhood to Obesity in Adulthood

New research has linked ADHD in childhood with the likelihood of obesity in adulthood. Men who suffered with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder as children were twice as likely to become obese as an adult, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics.

May 21, 2013 07:22 AM EDT

Immune System of Salamanders Key to Understanding Regeneration

According to a latest study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists have found that salamanders can regrow limbs and also regenerate spinal cords, brain tissue and even parts of their heart, and this ability relies on their immune system.

May 21, 2013 06:03 AM EDT

New Waterproof Fabric Developed that Sucks Sweat, Remains Dry and Breathable

A team of bioengineers at the University of California, Davis have developed a new waterproof fabric that sucks sweat and remains completely dry. This fabric is the latest application of microfluid technology.

May 21, 2013 04:08 AM EDT

Longest Burmese Python Captured in Florida

A female python, 18 feet, 8 inches long was caught and killed by a Miami man. The 128-pound python was the longest Burmese python ever captured in Florida.

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.