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Jul 30, 2014 09:53 AM EDT

Obesity Mutation MC4R Reveals more about the 'Pleasures' of Overeating

People who have a common genetic mutation connected to obesity may also respond to pictures of appetizing foods differently than overweight, obese or regular-weight individuals who do not carry the same mutation.

Jul 29, 2014 11:07 PM EDT

Green Spaces Aid Healthier Pregnancies: Study

Mothers who give birth in green spaces are more likely to have healthier, higher-weight babies, than those who give birth in more urban environments.

Jul 29, 2014 04:17 PM EDT

Tonsillectomy Increases Obesity Risk in Sleep Apnea Patients

Children dealing with the effects of sleep apnea are often recommended to have their tonsils removed. However, a new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that this surgical operation could increase the likelihood of obesity when compared to children with sleep apnea who did not have the s...

Jul 29, 2014 02:33 PM EDT

How You Look 'Says' Who You Are: Face Algorithm Predicts First Impressions

Recent findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) found that most are subconsciously judging an individual's personality characteristics based on certain facial features.

Jul 29, 2014 12:34 PM EDT

Get Running! This Form of Exercise Could Add 3 Years to Your Life

Did you know that runners could live longer than those who don't participate in this form of exercise?

Jul 29, 2014 10:44 AM EDT

Surgeon General Warns that Tanning is a 'Major Public Health Concern'

On Tuesday, the United States Acting Surgeon General, Boris Lushniak, released a new warning statement regarding the dangers of tanning and skin cancer as a "major public health concern."

Jul 28, 2014 11:31 PM EDT

Similar 'Smarts' Decrease the Risk of Divorce among Married Couples

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that these days, it's not just about looks when choosing a partner.

Jul 28, 2014 03:23 PM EDT

Common Anesthesia Drug only Temporarily Disrupts Cell Connections

A new study conducted on juvenile rat brain cells suggest that the effects of a commonly used anesthesia drug only temporarily disrupts cell connections.

Jul 28, 2014 02:26 PM EDT

Six Newly Discovered Gene Variants Reveal more about the Risks of Parkinson's Disease

Researchers at the National Institute on Aging have discovered six new genetic risk factors connected to Parkinson's disease--a progressive disorder of the nervous system that disrupts movement and that's typically seen in older individuals.

Jul 28, 2014 12:30 PM EDT

Adults 60 and Older Unlikely to Use Public Transportation

Public transportation can provide a safe and easy alternative for those who do not have regular access to a motro vehicle. However, a recent study conducted by researchers at the Brown School in St. Louis, Mo., found that older adults who are typically more prone to health issues that could prevent ...

Jul 28, 2014 11:00 AM EDT

Classroom Inclusion Helps Children with Disabilities Thrive

Children with disabilities can greatly enhance their language skills by attending classes with typically developing peers.

Jul 28, 2014 10:07 AM EDT

Some Growing Pains Never Go Away

Growing pains can chronically persist for some individuals. A recent study published in the journal BMC Pediatrics found that many adolescents deal with continuing knee issues that can lead to osteoarthritis if not properly treated.