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Feb 24, 2016 11:30 PM EST

Could Too Much Salt Cause Liver Damage?

Previous studies have shown that too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure and other health conditions. However, could too much salt also be dangerous for your liver?

Feb 24, 2016 12:54 PM EST

Headaches May Be Genetically Linked To Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New research presented by the American Academy of Neurology shows that migraine and tension-type headaches may have genetic links with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Jan 15, 2016 05:35 PM EST

Interrupted Sleep Increases Stroke Risk--Particularly For Seniors

New findings published in the journal Stroke found that fragmented sleep-otherwise known in which an individual is repeatedly awakened-can deprive the brain of oxygen, increase the risk of stroke.

Dec 14, 2015 11:56 AM EST

Our Relationship With Facebook Is Complicated: Here's Why

Researchers at Cornell Information Science found four reasons why getting away from Facebook might be particularly difficult for some.

Dec 07, 2015 05:53 PM EST

Believing in Negative Age Stereotypes May Increase Your Risk Of Alzheimer's

Certain stereotypes about age could increase your risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Aug 25, 2015 02:15 PM EDT

Here's How Blind People Determine A Person's Race

Do blind people categorize race?

Jul 03, 2015 04:41 PM EDT

Gay, Lesbian And Heterosexuals Report Better Health Than Bisexual People

Sociologists at Rice University have found that bisexual males and females report poorer health than gay, lesbian and heterosexual counterparts in a recent study. The findings will appear in an upcoming edition of Demography.

Jul 01, 2015 11:30 PM EDT

Good Deeds Increase Relaxation In Socially Anxious People

Science shows that you get what you give, and that's also true when it comes to doing good deeds and easing social anxiety.

Jun 16, 2015 03:53 PM EDT

What We Pay Focus On May Result In Reoccuring Depression

For the study, researchers at Binghamton University recruited 160 women--60 of whom had dealt with depression in the past and 100 of whom had no history of depression. Each of the participants were shown a series of two faces, one with a neutral expression and the other with a sad or happy expressio...