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Apr 05, 2014 05:26 AM EDT

Childhood Eczema Persists for Long and Becomes a Lifelong Illness

Children with symptoms of eczema may the condition that persists into their 20s and may last into adulthood, says a new study that knocks previous claims of kids outgrowing eczema.

Apr 05, 2014 05:09 AM EDT

Exposure of Higher Screen Time Adversely Linked with Bone Mineral Density in Adolescents

A study on Norwegian students revealed that boys and girls exposed to higher screen time suffer with lower bone mineral density in adolescents.

Apr 05, 2014 02:58 AM EDT

Depression Elevates the Risk of Heart Failure by 40 Percent, Study

A Norwegian study uncovered a strong association between depression and risk of developing heart failure.

Apr 04, 2014 08:08 AM EDT

Norwegian Skydiver Nearly Hit Mid-Air by a Meteorite Hurtling toward Earth [VIDEO]

A Norwegian skydiver narrowly missed being hit by a space rock that hurtled towards the Earth and grabbed the event to capture the first ever incredible footage of a meteorite travelling through the air after it has stopped burning.

Apr 04, 2014 06:55 AM EDT

Watermelon Lowers Blood Pressure in Obese Hypertensive Adults

In a recent study, watermelon was shown to significantly lower blood pressure among obese individuals both at rest and those under stress.

Apr 04, 2014 06:49 AM EDT

Obese Smokers Less Likely to Detect Fat and Sugar in Food

Obese woman smoking cigarette may consume excess of calories as smoking interferes with ability to taste fats and sweets and are less likely to perceive these tastes.

Apr 04, 2014 06:42 AM EDT

Cardio Fitness Activities Help Young Adults Preserve Thinking Skills in Middle Age

A latest study uncovers the benefits of cardio fitness activities stating activities like running or swimming helps young adults preserve their memory and thinking skills in middle age.

Apr 04, 2014 04:30 AM EDT

Insomnia Significantly Elevates the Risk of Stroke Among Young Adults

Young adults plagued with insomnia have an eight-fold higher risk of stroke when compared to those without sleeping problems, according to a new Taiwan study.

Apr 02, 2014 08:31 AM EDT

Scientists May Have Overestimated the Amount of Water Present on Moon

Scientists studying the lunar mineral apatite may have overestimated the amount of water present in the moon, according to a new finding.

Apr 02, 2014 07:16 AM EDT

Limiting Screen Time Improves Children’s Sleep, Behaviour and Academic Performance

A team of international researchers have revealed that limiting screen time offers multiple health benefits to children.

Apr 02, 2014 06:25 AM EDT

Single Men Suffer High Risk of Death from Skin Cancer, Study

Cohabitation status and gender has a strong influence on the risk of death from the most aggressive skin cancer, according to Swedish researchers.

Apr 02, 2014 05:26 AM EDT

Zebra Signature Striped Suit Keeps Biting Flies Away, Study Reveals

Scientists claimed to have finally solved the great mystery of the distinctive white and black signature striped suit of the zebra hinting towards biting flies as the evolutionary driver for the stripes.