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Jun 17, 2013 12:36 PM EDT

New Procedure Allows Suspicious Polyp Removal without Surgery

A new less invasive procedure may help to successfully remove suspicious polyps that could potentially be cancerous.

Jun 17, 2013 11:48 AM EDT

Two Distinct Forms of Gulf War Illness Identified

Some health officials believe that a newly identified disorder, called Gulf War illness (GWI) has affected close to 30 percent of the military personnel who served in the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War.

Jun 17, 2013 11:02 AM EDT

Sibling Aggression Harms Mental Health, Bullying Under-Recognized in Kids

The study found that 32 percent of children and adolescents involved had experienced one type of sibling aggression during the previous year.

Jun 16, 2013 11:12 PM EDT

Stem Cells Hold Potential to Repair Immune Responses in MS Patients (Video)

Researchers believe that stem cells may be able to repair and regenerate immune responses in those with MS.

Jun 16, 2013 02:48 PM EDT

Evolution of Marine Life Was Influenced by Climate-Shattering Geological Events

As scientists and weather experts continue to be concerned with the major threat of global warming, often associated with higher temperatures than normal that can potentially lead to extreme weather events, researchers quantified how a global cooling event 116-million years ago had severe long-term ...

Jun 16, 2013 01:54 PM EDT

Mental Health Dictionary May Exaggerate Instances of Pediatric Mental Disorders

The mental health dictionary has prompted some concerns regarding the diagnosis of pediatric bipolar disorder and other behavioral mental issues.

Jun 14, 2013 03:26 PM EDT

Diets High in Plant Estrogens May Help Prevent Hypospadias

We already know that what you eat can have some major effects on the potential health of your child. However, a new study suggests that certain plant compounds may actually lower the risks of birth defects related to penis size.

Jun 14, 2013 02:30 PM EDT

World's Only Known Albino Gorilla, Snowflake, Came From Inbreeding (Video)

A recent study regarding the only known albino gorilla, Snowflake, showed that this creature was likely a product of inbreeding.

Jun 14, 2013 01:47 PM EDT

High Blood Pressure Risk Can Drop with a Little Volunteer Work

Helping others can actually help out your health when it comes to lowering your risk for hypertension. In fact, a longitudinal study of at least 200 hours of volunteer service showed that participants who actively engaged in volunteer work had a lower risk for high blood pressure.

Jun 14, 2013 12:25 PM EDT

India Projected to be Most Populous Country in the World by 2028

As India's current population cross the 1.45 billion mark, United Nation's reports suggest that it could become the most highly populated country in the world by 2028.

Jun 14, 2013 11:41 AM EDT

Miami Resident Suyima Torres Dies from Toxic Butt-Enhancement Injections

Police in Miami are on the lookout for a man who passed himself off as a doctor from Venezuela and allegedly killed a Miami woman after injecting her with butt-enhancement injections.

Jun 14, 2013 10:46 AM EDT