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Apr 03, 2013 08:15 AM EDT

Male Bats Perform Oral Sex on Females to Increase Duration of Copulation

A latest study claims that the fruit-eating bat, one of the largest bats in the world, performs oral sex. The researchers predict that a male bat performs oral sex with a female bat to increase the duration of copulation or possibly, sperm competition.

Apr 03, 2013 07:48 AM EDT

Valley Fever on Increase in Southwestern States: CDC

A fungal respiratory infection known as 'Valley Fever' is on the rise in several southwestern states from 1998-2011, reports Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Apr 03, 2013 06:56 AM EDT

20 Percent of Teen Births in US are Repeat Births: CDC

A latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that nearly one in five teen births are repeat births. This remains a fact although there has been a drop in the rate of teen births in the past 20 years.

Apr 02, 2013 08:56 AM EDT

New York First Born Gorilla Pattycake Dies at 40

Pattycake, the first gorilla born in New York City, died at the age of 40 at the Wildlife Conservation Society. She suffered from chronic cardiac problems, reports The Associated Press.

Apr 02, 2013 08:46 AM EDT

Researchers Uncover Mystery on how Geckos Stick to Wet Leaves

For many years, researchers have been fascinated with the ability of geckos to maintain a grip on trees and leaves in their wet natural habitats. But not much was known about how these reptiles managed to cling on to wet surfaces.

Apr 02, 2013 07:37 AM EDT

Meditation Enhances Compassionate Behavior: Study

A study conducted by researchers at the Northeastern University and Harvard University observed the effects of meditation on compassion and righteous behavior.

Apr 02, 2013 06:42 AM EDT

Obesity Causes Gradual Decrease in Physical Activity

For the first time the researchers at the Brigham Young University have focused on the other side of the equation to find out whether obesity leads to physical inactivity.

Apr 02, 2013 05:54 AM EDT

Higher Intake of Walnut Linked to Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Women

Women who eat walnuts one to three times a month have a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes by 4 percent, and those who have walnuts once a week reduce the risk by 13 percent. In addition, risk of type 2 diabetes reduced to 24 percent in those who ate walnuts twice a week.

Apr 01, 2013 08:27 AM EDT

Global Warming Causes Expansion in Antarctic Sea Ice

Global warming has caused an increase in sea ice in Antarctica, and the increase in sea ice significantly affects the temperature in the Southern Oceans.

Apr 01, 2013 08:21 AM EDT

Chinese Herb Best Remedy to Reduce Menopause Symptom

A study from Hong Kong found that women who took a Chinese herbal formula experienced less than half of the menoupausal hot flashes or night sweats. Overall the symptoms they experienced were less.

Apr 01, 2013 07:41 AM EDT

Two Shanghai Men Die from Unusual Bird Flu

Two men in Shanghai have died after contracting a strain of bird flu that was never seen in humans till date, reports BBC.

Apr 01, 2013 04:49 AM EDT

Chewing Gums does not Help in Weight Loss: Study

A recent study breaks the myth that chewing gum helps in weight loss. The study states that chewing gum does not help in weight loss, nor does it reduce the intake of calories.