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Mar 12, 2013 07:23 PM EDT

Protein Semaphorin 3A Helps to Detect Acute Kidney Injury

Acute kidney injury, a common and serious complication of hospitalization, is on the increase worldwide, and reports indicate that guidance cues that form the organ may also be associated with red flags that point out danger.

Mar 12, 2013 06:19 PM EDT

Maryland Resident Dies of Human Rabies, First Diagnosed Case since 1976

Health officials weren't expecting the death of a Maryland local infected with rabies, the state's first case of human rabies in nearly four decades.

Mar 12, 2013 05:31 PM EDT

Breastfeeding may not Prevent Childhood Obesity According to Study in Belarus

While some reports have indicated that breastfeeding may improve mental functioning in children, it doesn't necessarily protect against childhood obesity, according to a new study.

Mar 12, 2013 04:36 PM EDT

Preschoolers Know What They Don't Want, UC Davis Study Examines Reasoning in Toddlers

Children can certainly be feisty. They know what they want when they want it, no matter if it's the terrible twos or higher up on the toddler chart, and according to a recent study, children as young as three years old have the same feeling when they are uncertain about making a decision. That same ...

Mar 12, 2013 03:43 PM EDT

Giant African Snail: Creature Killed To Protect Crops, Biosecurity Threat

It might look like a character from "Men in Black" or some other Sci-Fi skit, when in fact, that's right folks-this thing is actually real. It's a Giant African snail, also referred to as Lisachatina Fulica.

Mar 12, 2013 11:10 AM EDT

University of Florida Study shows that Spiders may have driven the Evolution of Butterflies, not Birds

A recent study from the University of Florida shows that some types of a butterflie's defense may be driven by enemies one-tenth their size.

Mar 12, 2013 01:12 AM EDT

Consumption of Sugared Beverages Linked to High Caloric Intake of Food in Children

A new study from the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reports that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) may be linked to a higher caloric intake, particularly among children who consume soda on a regular basis. In addition, SSB consumption has also been linked t...

Mar 12, 2013 12:48 AM EDT

Prenatal Exposure to High Levels of Pesticide DDT Linked to High Blood Pressure in Adults

A recent study led by the University of California shows that infant girls exposed to high levels of pesticide DDT while still in the womb are three times more likely to develop hypertention when they grow to adulthood.

Mar 12, 2013 12:15 AM EDT

Aspirin and Skin Cancer: Helps Prevent Melanoma in Post-Menopausal Women (VIDEO)

Aspirin, the perfect pill for fighting pain, may also have a few other advantages. According to a recent study, the drug may guard against melanoma-the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Mar 11, 2013 04:54 PM EDT

Natural Remedies of the Stars may not Help Weight Loss, Includes Acupuncture, Homeopathic Diet Aids, Green Tea Capsules and more

A recent study claims that these natural weight loss aids, popularly used by Gwyneth Paltrow, Kylie and Elle MacPherson are just a load of hooey.

Mar 11, 2013 02:22 PM EDT

Earthquakes Today: Southern California Desert hit, According to U.S. Geological Survey

Reports indicate that a series of small earthquakes centered in a small desert of Southern California hit Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Mar 11, 2013 12:31 PM EDT

The European Union Bans Cosmetics with Animal-Tested Ingredients

The European Union announced Monday that they will no longer allow any cosmetic products sold in Europe that contain ingredients tested on animals.

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Protein Semaphorin 3A Helps to Detect Acute Kidney Injury

Maryland Resident Dies of Human Rabies, First Diagnosed Case since 1976

Breastfeeding may not Prevent Childhood Obesity According to Study in Belarus

Preschoolers Know What They Don't Want, UC Davis Study Examines Reasoning in Toddlers

Giant African Snail: Creature Killed To Protect Crops, Biosecurity Threat

University of Florida Study shows that Spiders may have driven the Evolution of Butterflies, not Birds

Consumption of Sugared Beverages Linked to High Caloric Intake of Food in Children

Prenatal Exposure to High Levels of Pesticide DDT Linked to High Blood Pressure in Adults

Aspirin and Skin Cancer: Helps Prevent Melanoma in Post-Menopausal Women (VIDEO)

Natural Remedies of the Stars may not Help Weight Loss, Includes Acupuncture, Homeopathic Diet Aids, Green Tea Capsules and more

Earthquakes Today: Southern California Desert hit, According to U.S. Geological Survey

The European Union Bans Cosmetics with Animal-Tested Ingredients

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