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Nov 17, 2014 11:02 PM EST

Night Shifts Disrupt Circadian Rhythm; Increases The Risk Of Weight Gain

Recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) show that night shifts could be dangerous when it comes to weight gain.

Nov 17, 2014 11:01 PM EST

Even Running Won't Raise Your Risk Of Knee Arthritis

Regular exercise can greatly help improve the pain that comes with hip and knee arthritis, according to recent findings presented at the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting in Boston.

Nov 17, 2014 04:24 PM EST

Preterm Birth Complications Become Biggest Killer Of Children Under Five

Complications from preterm birth have now become the first global child killer in history.

Nov 17, 2014 02:04 PM EST

Do Genes Influence Homosexuality? Study Says Yes

Another study shows that homosexuality may hold a genetic component.

Nov 17, 2014 01:05 PM EST

Electronic Monitoring Device Helps Heart Patients Monitor Their Salt Intake

Could an electronic monitoring device actually help determine how much salt heart failure patients are consuming? Recent findings presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014 are investigating alternatives to bring less sodium into struggling families' homes.

Nov 17, 2014 12:37 PM EST

Calorie-Restricted Diet May Slow Aging, Study Shows

Eating less can actually slow aging, according to researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center.

Nov 17, 2014 10:12 AM EST

Saliva Really Does Help Protect Teeth From Cavities

Salivary mucins work to actively protect the teeth--what's otherwise known as the cariogenic bacterium. Now, recent findings published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology reveal that bolstering these native defenses could help to fight dental caries instead of simply relying on exo...

Nov 17, 2014 08:11 AM EST

Couples Transfer 80 Million Bacteria with a Single Kiss

Scientists have found that as many as 80 million bacteria are transferred during a 10 second kiss.

Nov 16, 2014 10:14 PM EST

Virus Drug Combo Helps To Fight Ovarian Cancer

Researchers have discovered a new treatment that combines a viral infection and chemotherapy to target cancer cells in women with advanced or recurrent ovarian carcinoma.

Nov 16, 2014 09:58 PM EST

Gum Disease May Increase The Risk Of Kidney Disease

African Americans with gum disease may deal with an increased risk of kidney disease, according to recent findings presented at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2014 November 11¬-16 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Nov 16, 2014 07:48 PM EST

New Alzheimer's-Related Memory Disorder Discovered

Recent findings published in the current issue of Acta Neuropathologica show what may be a disease that's very closely related to dementia. Researchers at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging believe that their new findings very closely resemble primary age-related tauopathy (P...

Nov 16, 2014 05:31 PM EST

Children With Older Parents Have Healthier Metabolism

The genetic components based on metabolism are often out of our control. Yet recent findings published in the American Journal of Human Biology reveal that children born to older parents are more likely to have lower blood pressure, more favorable cholesterol levels and improved glucose metabolism, ...