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Jan 29, 2014 05:30 AM EST

Low Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Increase the Risk of Preeclampsia

The status of vitamin D in expectant mom may predict the risk of developing severe preeclampsia, a life threatening disorder, claims a new finding.

Jan 29, 2014 04:38 AM EST

Breath Tests Detect Early Signs of Lung Cancer, Study Claims

A breath tests may now be able to diagnose lung cancer in its initial stages, according to a latest U.S. study.

Jan 28, 2014 08:59 AM EST

300,000-Years-Old Ancient Hearth Discovered Offers Clue on the Advanced Social Structure of Prehistoric Humans

A team of archaeologists have unearthed an ancient hearth dating to around 300,000 years ago that was filled with ash, bits of charred bone and soil. The finding clearly indicates that fire was used more than millions of years ago before human beings originated in East Africa.

Jan 28, 2014 07:48 AM EST

Yoga Lowers Inflammation and Fatigue In Breast Cancer Survivors

Study conducted by researchers at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, claims that, practising yoga for as little as three months helps in reducing fatigue that is a common and distressing side effect of breast cancer treatment. Apart from this, yoga also helps in reducing inflam...

Jan 28, 2014 07:10 AM EST

Russian Cosmonauts Install High-Fidelity Camera on Space Station

Two Russian cosmonauts of Expedition 38 successfully installed a high-fidelity camera on the exterior of the International Space Station, in a second attempt, at 3.08 p.m. EST.

Jan 28, 2014 06:43 AM EST

DDT Exposure Tied Increased Risk and Severity of Alzheimer's Disease

Exposure to a banned pesticide DDT, may heighten the risk and severity of Alzheimer's disease, a latest U.S. study claims. This association is more prominent in the older adults.

Jan 28, 2014 05:27 AM EST

NASA's Opportunity Rover Finds the Most Livable Mud on Mars

Four billion years ago Mars had liquid water that was extremely fresh and capable enough to sustain life, a latest finding based on the Opportunity's Mars mission.

Jan 27, 2014 08:44 AM EST

Most of the Couples Engage in Sex on Saturday Evening at 7.37, Survey Claims

A new UK based survey found that most cent of the couples choose to have sex at 7.37 p.m. on a Saturday night. This is the popular peak time when over 44 percent of the couples get busy under the sheets.

Jan 27, 2014 07:26 AM EST

Study Reveals No Link between Smoking and Weight Gain

A latest study uncovers the fact that nicotine withdrawal is not associated with long term weigh gain.

Jan 27, 2014 06:57 AM EST

Two Crocodiles Shot After Attack on Australian Boy

The Australian rangers have shot two crocodiles during the hunt for a young kid who is feared dead after he was snatched by the reptile.

Jan 27, 2014 06:34 AM EST

Spinal Cord Simulation Protects Against Parkinson's Symptoms

A team of international researchers revealed that long term stimulation of the spinal cord with electrical signals helps in preventing symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Jan 27, 2014 03:34 AM EST

'Sweet Pea' Becomes the World's First Shark Ray to Get Pregnant While in Captivity

Last week, the Newport Aquarium announced that one of its shark rays is expecting. This is the world's first shark ray to become pregnant while staying in a controlled environment.