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Jun 25, 2013 04:36 PM EDT

Does Aspirin Really Help Lower Risk for Colon Cancer?

A recent study suggests that low-dose aspirin may help fight against colon cancer.

Jun 25, 2013 02:54 PM EDT

Excessive Soda Consumption to Blame for Heart Condition, Woman Only Drank Cola for Half of Life

A female resident of Monaco was brought to the hospital after fainting. Tests showed she had a heart condition and extremely low levels of potassium. The culprit? She'd only been consuming soda for half of her life.

Jun 25, 2013 02:20 PM EDT

Tiger Mosquito New Jersey: Aggressive, Blood Sucking Insect Invades State

A new scourge in town during the summer months could have New Jersey residents spraying on bug repellant and running inside. It's known as the Asian tiger mosquito, a seemingly elegant looking elegant looking bug that's remembered for its aggressive attacks.

Jun 25, 2013 01:45 PM EDT

Dramatic Increase of Child IBD Hospitalizations Seen Throughout Last Decade in U.S.

Hospitals have seen an increase in hospitalizations in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are living in the United States during the last ten years.

Jun 25, 2013 01:09 PM EDT

Child's Reading Success Based on Individual Instruction Early On

A little instruction never hurt anyone, and that's certainly true when it comes to the reading success of your child.

Jun 25, 2013 11:48 AM EDT

'Love Drug' Hormone Oxytocin Helps Fight Mood Disorders

A new study suggests that escaping a stressful situation might just make it worse. Instead, fight those feelings with the help of some good friends and loved ones with the rise of oxytocin levels that might improve those feelings of frustration, exhaustion and defeat.

Jun 25, 2013 10:51 AM EDT

Antiretroviral Therapy Helped Reduce HIV Infection Rate from Mother to Child in 7 African Countries

The United Nations brings incredible news this Tuesday, with the announcement that seven countries in sub-Saharan African, known as the world's worst-hit region in the global AIDS crisis, have cut the number of new HIV infections in children by 50 percent since 2009.

Jun 24, 2013 04:53 PM EDT

Malawi Health Program 'Maikhanda' Helps Save Newborns

A trial carried out in Malawi has been used to help provide quality care for mothers and newborns to reduce the possibility of infant mortality by 30 percent. Researchers say this has helped save at least 1,000 newborn's lives in rural Malawi, and they're hoping to save even more with continued effo...

Jun 24, 2013 04:18 PM EDT

Scientists Detect Pleasure Sensors Which Release Dopamine Neurotransmitters in Your Eyes

Scientists actually believe that the pleasure sensed when consuming good food, such as a decadent dish of chocolate ice cream, can be seen and even measured through the consumer's eyes with a low-cost ophthalmological tool.

Jun 24, 2013 03:33 PM EDT

Red Panda Rusty: Endangered Species Found and Rescued Near National Zoo (Video)

A red panda that went missing from the Smithsonian's National Zoo was found early this afternoon nearby the zoo.

Jun 24, 2013 02:01 PM EDT

Dishonest Behavior May Be Influenced by Environment

Different environments certainly have an impact on behavior, and a new study suggests that various settings may be likely to determine whether or not some are more tempted to actually steal, cheat or commit certain violations.

Jun 24, 2013 01:32 PM EDT