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Aug 14, 2013 10:57 AM EDT

'Don't Go Into the Light': Near Death Experiences Fire Electrical Brain Impulses

Scientists found an electrical surge in the dying brain of rats whose hearts immediately stopped beating that is also characterized by high levels of brainwaves

Aug 13, 2013 05:08 PM EDT

Early Sign of Dementia Could be Inability to Recognize Famous Figures

While grandma's inability to recognize that wax figure of Marilyn Monroe at Madame Tussauds might be the least of your concerns if she indeed is suffering from early signs of dementia, a new study shows that this could be one of the many first symptoms to look for if cognitive degeneration is starti...

Aug 13, 2013 04:32 PM EDT

Bee Sting Acupuncture: American Cancer Society Says No Health Benefits in Bee Venom (Video)

Over 27,000 are flocking to undergo a more painful session of acupuncture that involves bee stings.

Aug 13, 2013 04:02 PM EDT

Asthma May Increase Risk of ADHD

A new study shows that there could be a link between the number of children in the United States with an attention-deficit disorder (ADHD) who also have an allergy or asthma.

Aug 13, 2013 03:12 PM EDT

LGBT Identity: Openness with Sexual Orientation Could Improve Health Care

Many health records are still lacking information regarding sexual orientation and gender identity as some are uncomfortable or may feel unaccepted by their communities. Yet some researchers point out the possibilities of improved health care if medical records could have more detailed information. ...

Aug 13, 2013 02:00 PM EDT

Mediterranean Diet Could Lower Genetic Stroke Risk

Eating a Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of stroke in some patients that are genetically predisposed to the medical condition.

Aug 13, 2013 12:27 PM EDT

Russian Surgeon Caught Taking Heroin from Patient's Stomach: Most Commonly Smuggled Drugs Heroin and Cocaine

An unnamed, Russian doctor has just been arrested for taking a five-gram bag of heroin he found in a patient's stomach.

Aug 13, 2013 11:45 AM EDT

Could Growing Up with More Siblings Decrease Your Chances of Divorce?

A new study shows that having more siblings growing up may decrease your chances of divorce.

Aug 13, 2013 10:21 AM EDT

Glowing Rabbits: Scientists Engineer Fluorescent Bunnies

Just when you thought you'd seen everything, Turkish scientists have done it again. They've invented (wait for it)--glow in the dark rabbits. That's right folks!

Aug 13, 2013 09:35 AM EDT

Is Induced Labor an Environmental Factor that Increases Autism?

Researchers suggests that a new environmental factor may play a role in the possibility of an ASD. In fact, a study may show that women who have induced labors may be at a greater risk of infection to the fetus once the removal of a protective barrier that surrounding the membrane holding the amniot...

Aug 12, 2013 09:08 PM EDT

Some Depressed Adolescents at Greater Risk for Anxiety

Some adolescents who suffer the potentially debilitating symptoms of depression could also be at an increased risk for anxiety, according to a new study.

Aug 12, 2013 04:45 PM EDT

Texas Compounding Pharmacy Recalls Products due to Infection

Specialty Compounding LLC, a subsidiary of Peoples Pharmacy Inc. recently recalled several products after 15 patients at two Texas hospitals became ill due to a bacterial infection.