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Jun 25, 2015 12:30 AM EDT

3-5 Cups Of Coffee A Day May Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease, Stroke

New research suggests that drinking at least three cups of coffee a day can help reduce mortality risk, particularly from stroke and heart disease.

Jun 22, 2015 08:12 PM EDT

Cyberbullying Increases Anxiety Risk Among Adolescent

New findings published in JAMA Pediatrics examined the potential effects of cyberbullying by reviewing 36 studies. Researchers found that nearly a quarter of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 said they were bullied via social media, with such exposure significantly increasing the risk of dep...

Jun 19, 2015 03:49 PM EDT

Minorities Are At Increased Risk Of Sleep Disturbances, Study Suggests

New findings published in the journal Sleep show that some sleep disturbances may ultimately be influenced by race and ethnicity. In fact, researchers found that sleep disturbances and undiagnosed sleep apnea seemed to occur more frequently in racial/ethnic minorities.

Jun 19, 2015 02:11 PM EDT

Better Smoking Labels May Help Some Consumers Quit

New findings published in the journal Addictive Behaviors shows that putting the right warning labels on cigarettes can help to better address the problem, reducing the number of potential consumers. Previous studies have shown just how cigarette prices and images hold a direct impact on whether or ...

Jun 18, 2015 09:16 PM EDT

16 Types Of Cancer Linked To Progressive Disorder

New findings published in JAMA Oncology reveal that this neurodegenerative health disorder may be connected to some types of cancer.

Jun 11, 2015 05:05 PM EDT

Eating Nuts Helps Reduce Your Risk Of Early Death

Yep. This time, it's ok to literally go nuts.

Jun 10, 2015 08:49 PM EDT

Pedophiles More Likely To Have Facial Deformities, Be Left-Handed

New findings published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior reveal that pedophiles may have developed physical deviations in their face and head during the prenatal period.

Jun 09, 2015 10:21 PM EDT

Autism Risk May Also Be Higher For Teen Moms, Not Just Older Couples

Could teenage pregnancy increase the risk of autism? New findings published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry consists of the largest-ever multinational study of parental age and autism risk, funded by Autism Speak. Researchers found increased rates of autism among children whose parents had relat...

Jun 05, 2015 01:13 PM EDT

Could Our Sense Of Smell Be Linked To Our Lifespan?

Could our sense of smell have anything to do with how long we might live?

Jun 03, 2015 05:34 PM EDT

Maternal Obesity Increase Risk Of Complications During Pregnancy

Women who are obese during pregnancy are at an increased risk of various health issue, according to recent findings published in the journal Obesity Reviews.

Jun 01, 2015 06:32 PM EDT

Kidney Function May Predict Risk Of Heart Disease

New findings published in Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology show that kidney disease might be a good indicator of heart disease.

May 29, 2015 03:33 PM EDT

Soft Tissue Dermal Fillers May Be Dangerous, FDA Warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning health care providers and consumers about potential dangers associated with soft tissue dermal fillers. Research showed that they can accidentally be injected into blood vessels located anywhere on the face, resulting in serious harm.