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Aug 13, 2014 05:16 AM EDT

First Non-Invasive DNA Screening Test for Colorectal Cancer Approved by FDA

The U.S. FDA panel approved the first non-invasive DNA screening test called Cologaurd for colorectal cancer.

Aug 13, 2014 04:57 AM EDT

Installing Hand Sanitizers in Classrooms do not Lower Rate of School Absences in Children

Installing hand sanitizers in classrooms do not lower the rate of student absences, a new study reveals.

Aug 13, 2014 03:56 AM EDT

Canadians at a Higher Risk of Overdose, Death from Codeine than Immigrants

A new study has found that immigrants face a reduced risk of an overdose or death from prescribed codeine as compared to people born in Canada.

Aug 12, 2014 10:43 AM EDT

World's "First" Surviving Panda Triplets Born in Southern China Zoo

A zoo in southern China is currently home to the world's first known surviving panda triplets that were born July 29.

Aug 12, 2014 07:18 AM EDT

Impact of CVD Risk Factors Higher in Women and Blacks, Study

Researchers have found that the impact of major cardiovascular risk factors combined is higher in women than in men and in blacks than in whites.

Aug 12, 2014 06:51 AM EDT

Study Ties Use of Gloves After Washing Hand to Fewer Infections in Preemies

Premature babies kept in neonatal intensive care units have reduced risk of infection when medical staff members wear gloves after washing hands as compared to washing hands alone.

Aug 12, 2014 06:18 AM EDT

No Link Between Vitamin D Levels in Newborns and Multiple Sclerosis

A latest study debunked the association between vitamin D levels in newborns and the risk of developing multiple sclerosis in adulthood.

Aug 12, 2014 04:34 AM EDT

Cognitive Behavior Therapy via the Internet Effectively Treats Health Anxiety

Researchers have found that exposure-based cognitive behavior therapy via internet is more effective in treating health anxiety than an active psychological treatment with relaxation and stress management.

Aug 12, 2014 03:02 AM EDT

New Promising Treatment Identified to Treat Male Infertility

Researchers at the Queen's University have come up with a novel technique to treat male infertility. Scientists have discovered a new synthetic version of sperm-originated protein called PAWP that helps initiate fertilization process.

Aug 11, 2014 07:34 AM EDT

Novel Nerve Repair Technique 'Nerve Allograft' Offers Better Results

Researchers at the University of Kentucky found a novel nerve repair technique called nerve allograft that offers better results and fewer side effects.

Aug 11, 2014 07:13 AM EDT