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Nov 07, 2014 04:24 PM EST

New Drug Brings Hope For Liver Disease Patients

Liver disease remains a health issue that's often not discovered until the health issue has become more severe.

Nov 07, 2014 04:19 PM EST

Gut Bacteria May Prevent Weight Loss: Researchers Work On Transplanting Microbes

Could gut bacteria be preventing you from losing weight. Recent findings published in the journal Cell examine how this issue may be the culprit.

Nov 07, 2014 04:16 PM EST

Here's How The Penis Evolved

Most of us aren't thinking about the evolution of the human anatomy or more specifically "private parts." Yet recent findings published in the journal Nature examine the evolution of the penis. Thanks to lizard limbs, the mystery is finally solved.

Nov 07, 2014 07:18 AM EST

Ancient European Ancestors Interbred with Neanderthals and Survived the Ice Age

Scientists have recovered DNA from a fossil of one of the earliest known Europeans, a man who lived 36,000 years ago in western Russia, and have found that our genetic ancestry stretches back further than expected.

Nov 06, 2014 07:19 PM EST

Are Non-Smokers At A Higher Risk Of Cancer Than Smokers?

Certain types of oral cancers may be more prominent in nonsmokers than smokers, according to recent findings in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Nov 06, 2014 07:06 PM EST

Non-Medical Treatments Can Be Effective For Weight Loss

Diet and exercise play an important role in staying healthy and losing weight, alike. However, sometimes, much of the process can also be mental. Recent findings published in JAMA.

Nov 06, 2014 11:02 AM EST

Expectant Mothers Exposed To Air Pollution At Increased Risk Of Having A Child With ADHD

Previous studies have linked air pollution to numerous respiratory problems. Now, recent findings published in the journal PLOS ONE reveal that expectant mothers exposed to air pollution can drastically increase the risk of giving birth to children with ADHD or other behavioral health issues.

Nov 06, 2014 09:17 AM EST

Like Humans, Baboons Have Cumulative Culture and Collect Knowledge Over Generations

One of the things that separates humans from animals is culture--the ability to build up knowledge over generations. Now, esearchers have found that humans aren't the only ones that possess this ability.

Nov 06, 2014 03:39 AM EST

High-Fat Diet May Help Slow Brain Aging

A well-balanced diet is essentially critical to overall health and well-being. Yet did you know that a high-fat diet could help keep the brain sharp, focused and "young"?

Nov 06, 2014 03:26 AM EST

Love And Aggression: The War Of Human Psychology

Recent findings published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin show that love can lead to aggressive behaviors, in some instances.

Nov 05, 2014 06:00 PM EST

Some Arthritis Medications May Increase Stroke Risk

Oftentimes, the pain from arthritis, particularly for older adults, can be debilitating. Pain medication is often prescribed to combat the problem. Yet recent findings published in the journal Neurology show that some pain relievers and other pills used to ease related symptoms could increase the ri...

Nov 05, 2014 05:14 PM EST

First Targeted Treatment For Oesophageal Cancer Boosts Survival Rates

Recent findings presented at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference discuss how a new targeted treatment for oesophageal cancer is on the way.