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Jul 11, 2014 02:28 AM EDT

Coffee Offers Protection Against Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have identified a genetic variation that offers protection against Parkinson's disease; the benefit is more prominent in those who consume a lot of coffee.

Jul 10, 2014 07:46 AM EDT

Insectivorous Bird Population Shows Declining Trend in Areas With High Levels of Neonicotinoids

It is not just bees, but also insectivorous birds that are adversely affected by high levels of neonicotinoid pesticides, a new study reveals.

Jul 10, 2014 07:01 AM EDT

Severe Obesity, Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases Common in Young Hispanic Adults

Obesity is common among the U.S. Hispanics and due to this, they are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, a new study states.

Jul 10, 2014 06:08 AM EDT

Controlled Deer Hunts Helped Restore Forests in Indiana State Parks

A new Purdue study shows how controlled deer hunts in Indiana state parks helped restore the forests that were damaged due to the rise in white-tailed deer population.

Jul 10, 2014 05:34 AM EDT

Low Back Pain Not Linked to Weather Conditions

A new Australian study claims that low back pain is not linked to weather conditions.

Jul 10, 2014 04:46 AM EDT

Prolonged Exposure to Neonicotinoid Pesticide Disrupts Bee's Foraging Activity

A collaborative study reveals that prolonged exposure to neonicotinoid pesticide hampers a bumblebee's ability to forage for pollen.

Jul 10, 2014 02:02 AM EDT

Vitamin D Boosts Survival Rate of Bowel Cancer Patients

Vitamin D from sunshine is known to boost survival rate in bowel cancer patients.

Jul 09, 2014 10:58 AM EDT

Fossil of Tiny Unknown Hedgehog Discovered in British Columbia

In a latest finding, researchers have discovered the fossilized remains of the tiniest hedgehog species and tapir like animal in British Columbia.

Jul 09, 2014 08:15 AM EDT

Death of Breeder Threatens Wolf Pack Survival, Study reveals

Researchers claim that the when a breeder dies, the sex and size of the wolf pack helps determining the fate of the pack.

Jul 09, 2014 07:55 AM EDT

Exposure to Low Doses of Arsenic Leads to Development of Cancer

Exposure to Low levels of arsenic in drinking water can lead to development of lung cancer, a new study finds.

Jul 09, 2014 07:27 AM EDT

Drowning Leading Cause of Death for Children With Autism

Researchers at the University of Sciences found that drowning is a major cause of death among children with autism.

Jul 09, 2014 02:41 AM EDT

Adults With Mental Illness More Likely to Use Tobacco, Study

A new research found that adults with some kind of mental illness are more likely to use tobacco as compared to those without any mental illness.