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Jul 16, 2015 09:18 AM EDT

Antidepressants And NSAIDs Taken Together May Increase Your Stroke Risk

Now researchers at the University of Medicine from Seoul Korea have found that the use of antidepressants, particularly if painkillers are involved, can increase the risk of stroke; this was true for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), including commonly used medications to reduce fever, ...

Jul 09, 2015 12:50 PM EDT

Here's Why Some Take The Escalator Over The Stairs

New findings published in the journal Environment and Behaviour examine why some would prefer to take the stairs over the elevator and vice versa. Looking at issues like these could help to get more people up and moving, to lower obesity rates and to prevent the risk of future health problems.

Jul 05, 2015 08:29 PM EDT

School Shootings In U.S. Create A Contagion Period

Could mass killings and school shootings in the United States actually be contagious?

Jul 04, 2015 11:02 AM EDT

Farmers Should Harvest After Rain To Prevent Listeriosis Risk

Foodborne illnesses are more common than you think.

Jun 19, 2015 02:11 PM EDT

Better Smoking Labels May Help Some Consumers Quit

New findings published in the journal Addictive Behaviors shows that putting the right warning labels on cigarettes can help to better address the problem, reducing the number of potential consumers. Previous studies have shown just how cigarette prices and images hold a direct impact on whether or ...

Jun 18, 2015 02:50 PM EDT

Birth Increase: Soaring Pregnancy Rates For the First Time In 7 Years

More babies are being born in the United States in the last year, according to statistics from the National Center for Health. This number rose by 1 percent and its the first fertility rate increase in just about 7 years.

Jun 17, 2015 11:42 AM EDT

FDA Has 3 Years To Phase Artificial Trans Fats Out

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration decided to eliminated trans fat from the U.S. food supply after determining that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) , otherwise known as the primary source of artificial trans fat, are not safe for human consumption.

Jun 15, 2015 03:58 PM EDT

Poor Sleep Increases Risk Of Stroke, Heart Attack

Findings presented at EuroHeartCare, the official annual meeting of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions of the European Society of Cardiology, reveal that not getting enough sleep can double the risk of heart attack and quadruple the risk of stroke.

Mar 07, 2015 08:16 PM EST

Daylight Saving Time Is Tomorrow: Here's What's Good And Bad About Losing One Hour

Like it or not, most Americans will wake up to their smart phones tomorrow and see that they missed an hour of sleep. Just so turns out, they actually did. It's daylight saving time.

Feb 11, 2014 11:51 AM EST

Bottle Gourd’s Presence in Americas Explained by Genetic Data

Many scientists have questioned the bottle gourd’s presence in North and South America, particularly because there are no wild versions that grow on this side of the world. Now, scientists may have the answer.

Feb 01, 2014 01:07 PM EST

Super Bowl 2014: Do Weather Conditions Affect Football Stadium Designs in America?

In acknowledgement of tomorrow's Super Bowl XLVIII, questions and concerns have been raised regarding "cold weather" stadiums as a venue for the big game. Oddly enough, based on information collected about the 31 National Football League stadiums in the United States, the location of the venue doesn...

Jan 31, 2014 10:25 PM EST

American Prairie Reserve's 5 Animals That Outsmart Winter

You may be jealous of these five animals that outsmart winter on the northern plains. The American Prairie Reserve (APR), an independent non-profit organization that’s located in northeastern Montana, provided us with this interesting group of animals.