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Jan 01, 2016 11:01 PM EST

Here's Why A Western-Style Diet Is Linked To Breast Cancer

High amounts of dietary sugar, which are more common in a Western-style diet, may increase the risk of cancer.

Dec 15, 2015 06:31 PM EST

Hunger Hormone 'Ghrelin' Is Boosted By Restricted Meal Times

The "hunger hormone" ghrelin helps rats with restricted feeding schedules learn to eat more, according to a recent study.

Nov 24, 2015 05:53 PM EST

Don't Blame The Turkey For Your Thanksgiving Day Coma

Too much turkey's been called out as the reason for our afternoon lull on Thanksgiving, but consumption of this bird isn't really to blame, scientists say.

Nov 10, 2015 03:33 PM EST

What Do Your Legs Say About Your Brain?

It might sound sort of silly, but the muscle capacity of our legs may say something about the ageing brain, according to a recent study.

Nov 05, 2015 04:12 PM EST

Insomnia Inflammation Improved With Movement Meditation Tai Chi

The movement meditation tai chi as well as cognitive behavioral therapy may help reduce insomnia-related inflammation, according to a recent study.

Oct 19, 2015 03:07 PM EDT

Reflex Seizures Are To Blame When This Patient Solved Sudoku

A new report published in JAMA Neurology investigates a case involving a man who had a seizure while trying to solve sudoku.

Jul 16, 2015 03:52 PM EDT

Self-Limiting Gene For Diamondback Moth Caterpillars Offers Population Control

New findings published in the journal BMC Biology reveal that the British company Oxitec has successfully created genetically modified diamondback moths caterpillars.

Jun 16, 2015 09:36 PM EDT

Education Is The Best Birth Control?

Educating women about birth control reduces pregnancy rates by nearly half, according to recent findings published in The Lancet.

Jun 01, 2015 05:59 PM EDT

Aging May Affect Our Ability To Make Decisions

Can aging affect our ability to make decisions? New findings published in the journal Cognition reveals that aging, which is also associated with cognitive function, can disrupt our ability to sometimes make more complex decisions pertaining to politics or economics.