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Feb 02, 2016 09:30 PM EST

Seafood May Reduce Your Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease: Here's Why

New findings published in JAMA show that eating seafood could actually benefit older adults at risk of dementia--contrary to previous beliefs and regardless of mercury levels.

Jan 18, 2016 06:01 PM EST

Can You Really 'Catch-Up' On Sleep?

Research continuously goes back and forth on whether or not we can play "catch-up" when it comes to sleep. Now, new findings published in the journal Diabetes Care examine how we can get back some missed rest on the weekends.

Dec 24, 2015 08:20 PM EST

Low Zinc Levels From Gene Mutation Increase Risk Of Breastfeeding Problems

Low levels of zinc have been linked to problems in breastfeeding, according to a recent study.

Dec 17, 2015 05:29 PM EST

Scary Movies Really Are Blood Curdling: Here's Why

Scary movies really are blood-curdling, according to a recent study.

Oct 30, 2015 01:12 PM EDT

Testosterone Levels, Empathy May Predict Dad's Parenting Style

Testosterone levels and empathetic tendencies may predict a man's parenting skills, according to a recent study.

Oct 12, 2015 06:42 PM EDT

Excess Internet Use May Increase The Risk Of High Blood Pressure

New findings published in The Journal of School Nursing found that out of 134 teens who classified themselves as heavy Internet users at 14 hours a day online or more, 26 showed elevated blood pressure levels.

Aug 27, 2015 12:35 AM EDT

Arsenic In Low Levels Before Birth Linked To Early Puberty

New findings published in the journal "Environmental Health Perspectives" reveals that female mice exposed in utero, or in the womb to low levels of arsenic via drinking water, showed signs of reaching puberty early, which increased their risk of obesity as adults.

Aug 26, 2015 05:11 PM EDT

Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis

New findings published in the journal PLOS Medicine link low levels of vitamin D to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis.

Aug 19, 2015 09:38 AM EDT

Hydrocarbons From Jet Fuel Increase Risk Of Brainstem Impairment

Researchers have discovered that regular exposure to hydrocarbons (fuels found in many products, ranging from makeup to cleaning commodities), may contribute to a range of clinical conditions--including exposure to hydrocarbons that could lead to brainstem impairment. In this particular study, resea...

Jul 22, 2015 07:57 PM EDT

Stress And The Brain: Manipulating Molecule Helps Lower Symptoms Of Depression

New findings published in the journal Nature Neuroscience reveal that boosting certain molecular levels in the brain could help lower symptoms of depression.

Jul 09, 2015 04:22 PM EDT

Diabetes Progression May Be Linked To An Increased Risk Of Dementia

New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism reveal that people who have diabetes may be at an increased risk of dementia.

Apr 28, 2014 06:53 PM EDT

Switching from Ethanol to Gasoline Causes Ozone Levels to Drop 20 Percent in Four Years

Researchers found that the air quality in São Paulo, Brazil experienced significant improvement with a simple switch in fuels. With high ethanol prices affecting the city, vehicle owners switched to gasoline and helped ozone levels drop 20%.