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Mar 15, 2013 08:41 AM EDT

Video Games Improve Visual Search: Study

According to researchers from the University of Toronto, those who play shooting or driving video games even for a short time improve their ability to hunt for a target hidden among other distractions in a complex scene.

Mar 15, 2013 07:21 AM EDT

Working Night Shifts Linked to Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer

A recent study published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine suggests that women working night shifts are at a higher risk of ovarian cancer.

Mar 15, 2013 06:45 AM EDT

Five-Organ Transplant Patient Delivers Baby Girl

A miracle baby was born to a woman who received a new liver, pancreas, stomach and large and small intestine in 2007 at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, making this the first known case of its kind.

Mar 15, 2013 04:49 AM EDT

Green Tea and Coffee Reduce Stroke Risk

Green tea is considered as a natural gift since it is known to keep one healthy and fit. The same goes with coffee, as it stimulates one into action. If you are a routine coffee or tea drinker, you can continue with the habit, as researchers have found that it lowers one's risk of stroke considerabl...

Mar 13, 2013 09:31 AM EDT

First Condor Chick of Season Hatched at San Diego Zoo

Officials at the San Diego Zoo Safari park welcomed the season's first condor chick Feb. 24, 2013, the zoo authorities announced yesterday.

Mar 13, 2013 09:12 AM EDT

Bitter Melon Juice Prevents Pancreatic Cancer: Study

Bitter melon juice is one of the natural approaches many people adapt to control and manage their diabetes. The same juice is highly beneficial for destroying pancreatic cancer cells, researchers have found.

Mar 13, 2013 07:47 AM EDT

Length of DNA Strands Linked to Life Span

A latest study suggests that the survival rates of the patients with heart diseases can be predicted based on the length of the DNA strands on the ends of the telomeres.

Mar 13, 2013 04:39 AM EDT

Chewing Gums Helps Boost Concentration Levels

A recent study has found another way to boost your concentration - 'chewing gum'. That's right. Chewing gum helps people increase their focus on different tasks that require constant monitoring for a longer time.

Mar 13, 2013 03:52 AM EDT

Quitting Smoking Reduces Heart Risks despite Weight Gain

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association states that post-smoking, weight gain does not increase the person's chance of developing cardiovascular disease or death, even if he/she is suffering with diabetes.

Mar 12, 2013 06:00 AM EDT

Inadequate Sleep Leads to Instant Weight Gain: Study

People who get just five hours of sleep are more likely to overeat and gain weight. The weight gain shown in this study was immediate when compared to previous long-term studies.

Mar 12, 2013 04:51 AM EDT

Pet Frogs Linked to Salmonella Outbreak: CDC

A latest study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cautions parents about the African dwarf frog, which is popular as a pet.

Mar 09, 2013 07:19 AM EST

Folic Acid during Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Autism

The latest study suggests that those women who consumed supplements of folic acid during pregnancy were less likely to give birth to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).