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Nov 30, 2016 02:29 AM EST

Alcoholism Cure: Gene That Limits Desire To Drink Alcohol Finally Found

A new gene discovery may suppress the urge to drink alcohol. This could lead to the development of drugs needed to treat alcoholism.

Aug 25, 2016 05:37 AM EDT

Obesity Up Risk Factor Of 13 Different Types Of Cancer, A New Study Finds

A new study has found that being obese increases the risk of getting at least eight additional types of life threatening cancer.

Jun 05, 2016 08:42 AM EDT

The Link Between Migraine And Unstable Levels Of Estrogen

Researchers found the link between the fluctuation of estrogen levels and prevalence of migraine in women.

Apr 02, 2016 04:30 AM EDT

Condom-Free Contraceptive for Men Passes New Round of Trials

A new "long-acting, non-hormonal and possibly reversible birth control procedure for men" has passed another round of tests and is now headed for clinical trials this year.

Dec 28, 2015 08:57 AM EST

Liver Hormone May Influence How Many Sweets You Eat and Alcohol You Drink

Your liver may actually sway how many sweets you eat and how much alcohol you drink.

Dec 25, 2015 04:32 PM EST

Brain's Reward Pathway Changed With Liver Hormone

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found a liver hormone that helps reduce cravings for sweets and alcohol through the brain's reward pathway, according to a new study.

Dec 08, 2015 07:02 PM EST

Common Prostate Cancer Treatment May Increase Alzheimer's Risk

Prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a treatment that reduces levels of male hormones, may be at a greater risk of developing dementia.

Dec 07, 2015 11:45 AM EST

Men Are Better Navigators Than Women: Here's Why

Men seem to have a better sense of direction than women, according to a recent study.

Nov 18, 2015 09:14 AM EST

Short Winter Days May Trigger Aggression Hormones in Females

Short winter days can get anyone stir crazy. Now, though, researchers have found that short winter days actually trigger aggression hormones differently based on sex.

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.

Oct 28, 2015 02:45 PM EDT

Science Of Fear: Why We Love Being Scared

Science can explain why some people actively pursue the rush that comes with being frightened.

Sep 10, 2015 10:44 PM EDT

Discrimination Is Bad For The Body

It's probably in our best interest not to discriminate against others. Why? Because it can hold lasting negative effects on our bodies, according to recent findings published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology.