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Apr 15, 2013 03:09 PM EDT

Sudoku Could Help Prevent Dementia? Brain Exercises Help Slow Cognitive Decline

Research shows that brain exercises, not pills, are a better way to address the worsening symptoms of dementia.

Apr 15, 2013 02:17 PM EDT

Taste of Beer Minus Effects of Alcohol Can Trigger Dopamine, Higher in Those with Family History of Alcoholism

A new study shows that drinking beverages that taste like beer but do not contain alcohol can trigger a dopamine release in the brain that is commonly associated with drinking and other drug abuse, according to Indiana University School of Medicine researchers.

Apr 15, 2013 01:40 PM EDT

World's Strongest Vagina, Russian Mom Tatyana Kozhevnikova Lifts 31 Pounds Thanks to Kegel Exercises (Video)

Tatyana Kozhevnikova, 42-year-old Russian mom, unofficially holds the record for World's Strongest Vagina.

Apr 15, 2013 01:05 PM EDT

Mothers-to-Be Should Beat the Heat, High Temperatures Linked to Premature Births

With summer just around the corner, some studies are cautioning mothers-to-be to stay out of the heat as much as possible. A link between heat stress and premature birth shows that it's best to keep cool at all times.

Apr 15, 2013 12:13 PM EDT

Sober Bar Opens in Midwest to Help Stop Addiction

At the end of April, the first sober bar will opens its door in a suburb of Chicago, known as The Other Side. It will have pool tables, televisions, music and DJs, but absolutely no alcohol of any kind. In fact, reports indicate that an energy drink will be the closest thing you can get resembling t...

Apr 15, 2013 11:26 AM EDT

Bisexual Men are More Jealous When Dating Women, Stems from Evolutionary Theory

A new study alleges that bisexual men are more jealous of their partners when dating women.

Apr 15, 2013 10:42 AM EDT

Abbott Laboratories Recalls Freestyle Insulinx Blood Glucose Meters, Displays Incorrect Test Results

After finding out that it displays and stores incorrect test results for dangerously high blood sugar levels, Abbott Laboratories is recalling its FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meters.

Apr 15, 2013 09:47 AM EDT

Live Music Aids in Development of Preterm Babies' Health, Lullabies Help Heart Rate and Breathing

Lullabies can aid a preterm infant's development in the neonatal intensive care unit, according to a new study.

Apr 15, 2013 09:11 AM EDT

Manda Meat Recall: Louisiana Meat Packing Company Recalls Products due to Bacterial Contamination

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a Louisiana-based meat packing company has expanded a recall of meat products due to possible bacterial contamination. At this time, no illnesses have been reported.

Apr 14, 2013 10:35 PM EDT

Bioengineered Rat Kidney Brings Promise for Transplant Patients in Need of a Donor

According to Massachusetts General Hospital investigators, they have just successfully bioengineered rat kidneys, which are able to produce urine both in a laboratory apparatus and after being transplanted into living animals.

Apr 14, 2013 10:21 PM EDT

14 Genetic Variations Associated with Heart Rate Discovered, Genome Study

Researchers have discovered 14 new genetic variations associated with heart rate based on a collaborate genome-wide study on individuals. These finding could provide a better understanding of genetic regulation of heart beat and is a first step towards identifying targets for new drugs to treat the ...

Apr 13, 2013 10:53 AM EDT

New Breast Cancer Screening Could Bring Better Diagnoses and Treatment to Uganda

Radiologists may be a bit closer to implementing a program in an underserved region of Uganda for diagnosing and treating women with palpable breast masses.

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Sudoku Could Help Prevent Dementia? Brain Exercises Help Slow Cognitive Decline

Taste of Beer Minus Effects of Alcohol Can Trigger Dopamine, Higher in Those with Family History of Alcoholism

World's Strongest Vagina, Russian Mom Tatyana Kozhevnikova Lifts 31 Pounds Thanks to Kegel Exercises (Video)

Mothers-to-Be Should Beat the Heat, High Temperatures Linked to Premature Births

Sober Bar Opens in Midwest to Help Stop Addiction

Bisexual Men are More Jealous When Dating Women, Stems from Evolutionary Theory

Abbott Laboratories Recalls Freestyle Insulinx Blood Glucose Meters, Displays Incorrect Test Results

Live Music Aids in Development of Preterm Babies' Health, Lullabies Help Heart Rate and Breathing

Manda Meat Recall: Louisiana Meat Packing Company Recalls Products due to Bacterial Contamination

Bioengineered Rat Kidney Brings Promise for Transplant Patients in Need of a Donor

14 Genetic Variations Associated with Heart Rate Discovered, Genome Study

New Breast Cancer Screening Could Bring Better Diagnoses and Treatment to Uganda

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