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May 16, 2013 04:35 AM EDT

Getting Fit in Middle Age Lowers Risk of Heart Failure

It's never too late to get physically fit, and being over 40 doesn't have to stop you. A latest study suggests that middle-aged people who are obese or overweight can lower their risk of heart failure by getting into shape and being physically fit.

May 15, 2013 09:24 AM EDT

Occupants of Non-Smoking Hotel Rooms Still at Risk for Third-Hand Smoke

According to a new study published online in Tobacco Control, all non-smoking hotel rooms operating a partial smoking ban fail to protect their occupants from tobacco smoke, as the smoke from other rooms tends to travel from room to room. Even if the room does not have any smoking activity, the effe...

May 15, 2013 08:48 AM EDT

Lowering Ocean Temperatures Helps Save Coral Reefs

According to a study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, researchers at the University of Bristol state that limiting the amount of global warming could buy some more time for tropical coral reefs.

May 15, 2013 07:40 AM EDT

Women’s Immune Systems Age Slower than Men: Study

A new study says that the reason women live longer than men is because they have better immune systems. According to a study published in the journal Immunity and Ageing, women's immune systems age more slowly when compared to men.

May 15, 2013 06:09 AM EDT

Massage Therapy Reduces Stress in Preterm Infants

Researchers from the University of Louisville School of Nursing have found that massage therapy helps preterm infants reduce stress by promoting ANS development.

May 15, 2013 05:03 AM EDT

Weight Training and Cardio at Old Age Keeps Doctors Away: Study

A latest study published in the journal PLOS ONE states that lifting weights and doing cardio reduces the number of hospital visits in seniors. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia in collaboration with the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.

May 14, 2013 08:21 AM EDT

Job Stress and Unhealthy Lifestyle Linked to Increased Risk of Coronary Artery Disease

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says that people with job stress and an unhealthy lifestyle are at a greater risk of coronary artery disease than those who have job stress but lead healthy lifestyles.

May 14, 2013 08:01 AM EDT

Increased Levels of Arsenic in Chicken Raises Health Concerns

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future have come up with a cautionary study which may alarm those who love to eat chicken. The birds are likely raised with arsenic-based drugs, resulting in excessive levels of inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen.

May 14, 2013 05:42 AM EDT

Ice Age Bison Fossil Discovered in North San Diego County

A fossilized Ice Age bison was recently unearthed from a construction site near Pala Mesa in north San Diego County. The fossilized remains were discovered by construction workers who working on the State Route 76 East highway project.

May 13, 2013 05:06 AM EDT

Climate Change Will Cause Dramatic Decline to Plant and Animal Species

Climate change will cause a dramatic decline this century to more than half of the common plants and one-third of the animal species worldwide, according to University of East Anglia.

May 10, 2013 09:41 AM EDT

Eating Pepper, Tomatoes Reduces Risk of Developing Parkinson's

A natural remedy has been discovered to fight against Parkinson's disease. According to a study published in the journal Annals of Neurology, eating food that contains traces of nicotine such as tomatoes or pepper helps in lowering the risk of developing Parkinson's.

May 10, 2013 08:26 AM EDT

Pet Ownership Associated with Decreased Risk of Heart Disease

A latest scientific statement by the American Heart Association suggests that having a pet reduces the risk of heart diseases. The study is published in the journal Circulation.