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Sep 25, 2013 03:08 PM EDT

Weight Loss Helps Reduce Issues with Knee Osteo-Arthritis

A recent study shows that weight loss can play a major role in the improvement of knee osteo-arthritis problems.

Sep 25, 2013 02:37 PM EDT

Internet Sensation 'Papa Smurf' Dies: Skin Blue from Argyria (Video)

Sixty-two-year-old Paul Karason was admitted to a Washington hospital after suffering from a heart attack, according to the TODAY show. He passed away after suffering from a battle with pneumonia and recent stroke, according to various reports.

Sep 25, 2013 01:48 PM EDT

Certain Antidepressants may Increase Diabetes Risk

Researchers at the University of Southampton found that people taking antidepressants may be at a higher risk for developing a metabolic disease. However, the study authors note that they are not completely certain at this time if the medication is responsible for an increased risk of all metabolic ...

Sep 25, 2013 11:50 AM EDT

Acupuncture: Does it Relieve Depression?

A recent study suggests that acupuncture can be beneficial for patients that may be suffering from moderate to severe depression.

Sep 25, 2013 11:10 AM EDT

Are Lower-Fat French Fries really Healthier?

If you're anything like us, the new low-fat Burger King French fries may have you all up in arms about what this exactly means for your health. Can French fries really be any kind of healthy and will this still satisfy our fast food cravings for salty fried foods?

Sep 24, 2013 11:02 PM EDT

What Risk Factors Increase Addictive Video-Game Use in Adults?

Researchers from the University of Missouri are looking into various factors that may indicate a higher risk of addictive-video game use among adults.

Sep 24, 2013 10:31 PM EDT

Stepfamilies may Increase the Burden of the Primary Caregiver

A recent study shows how stepfamilies add to a caregivers burden by relying more on multiple family connections.

Sep 24, 2013 10:13 PM EDT

Help Turn Heart Failure Around through Low-Sodium Diet

Changing your diet in order to combat various cardiovascular problems can make a significant impact on your health, according to recent research from the Heart Failure Society of America, who recently had a meeting in Orlando, Fla.

Sep 24, 2013 09:49 PM EDT

Fat and Obesity Gene may Increase Risk of Hip Fractures

A new study by Australian researchers takes an in-depth look at a strong link at how the fat and obesity gene can affect hip fractures, particularly in women.

Sep 24, 2013 03:43 PM EDT

Why do Mother's Love the Scent of Newborns?

Notice how some newborns just smell like happiness? (Women, we're talking to you, here.) Well, science shows that there may be biological mechanism behind that sweet smells that attracts mothers to their babies.

Sep 24, 2013 01:14 PM EDT

Turning Fungus into a Less Harmful Infection

Scientists may have discovered a way to turn fungus, a potentially deadly bacteria for those with compromised immune systems by HIV or other severe illnesses, into a more peaceful fungal component.

Sep 24, 2013 11:56 AM EDT