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May 06, 2013 09:02 AM EDT

Bile Diversion an Alternative to Weight Loss Surgery

Scientists have come up with a novel procedure termed as 'bile diversion' in which they used a catheter to re-direct the flow of bile from the bile duct into the small intestine, thereby producing the exact metabolic and weight loss benefits as that of different bariatric surgeries such as gastric b...

May 06, 2013 08:31 AM EDT

Women more Likely to Binge Eat than Men: Study

According to a latest study published online in the International Journal of Eating Disorders state that, female rats are more likely to binge eat than male rats. The study suggests that biology plays a crucial role in this eating disorder.

May 06, 2013 07:42 AM EDT

Nearly 43 Percent of Teens Text while Driving: Study

One of the leading death causes among teenagers is motor vehicle accidents, and using the phone while driving just doubles the risk of accidents. An alarming finding suggests that nearly 43 percent high school students of driving age text at least once while driving.

May 06, 2013 05:48 AM EDT

EKG of Neil Armstrong's First Step on Moon up for Auction

Here is an exciting bit of news for all space buffs who wish to nab unique items from a collection of aviation memorabilia. RR auction is conducting a massive auction of over 850 premiere lots of space and aviation mementos and artifacts.

May 04, 2013 09:07 AM EDT

Vitamin C Improves Lung Function in Babies Born to Pregnant Smokers

Pregnant women who smoke cause great damage to the lungs of the baby, triggering wheezing, asthma and several other problems. But those who find it difficult to cut the habit of smoking during pregnancy should consider taking vitamin C.

May 04, 2013 07:35 AM EDT

Dark Chocolate Increases Calmness and Contentedness: Study

For all you chocolate lovers, here is another reason to dive into that irresistible bar of dark chocolate. A recent study highlights a very interesting fact: the presence of polyphenols in dark chocolate increases one's calmness and contentedness, according to a news release.

May 04, 2013 07:26 AM EDT

New Treatment for Gray Hair and Vitiligo is Almost Here: Study

A team of U.K. researchers have devised a novel technique that has the capacity of reversing the graying process. The innovation may just put an end to the era of hair dyes.

May 04, 2013 06:19 AM EDT

Teens with High Blood Pressure have Better Quality of Life: Study

According to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, teenagers with high blood pressure appear to have better psychological adjustment and enjoy a higher quality of life when compared to those with normal blood pressure.

May 04, 2013 05:36 AM EDT

Hypnotherapist Claims Women can Enlarge Breast Size through Hypnosis

A British counseling psychologist, Felix Economakis, who is also a hypnotherapist, claims that he can help women enlarge the size of their breasts by three cups just by hypnotizing them.

May 04, 2013 04:12 AM EDT

Scientists Hear Russia's February Meteor in America

According to the Georgia tech researchers, the meteor was so strong that its explosive entry into the atmosphere was detected nearly 6000 miles away in Lilburn, Georgia.

May 03, 2013 09:18 AM EDT

Increased Illegal Trafficking of Two Critically Endangered Tortoise Species from Madagascar

A latest finding states that illegal trafficking of two critically endangered tortoise species from Madagascar have reached epidemic proportions, according to a press statement.

May 03, 2013 08:53 AM EDT

New Population of Irrawaddy Dolphins Spotted along West Philippine Coastline

A pod of critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins have been spotted along the coastline of the West Philippine Sea by Mavic Matillano of the WWF Palawan team.