- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 24th, 2013
Plant Nicknamed the Golden Root Makes Fruit Flies Live Longer
The plant can up the life expectancy of fruit flies by as much as 24%
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 24th, 2013
Norovirus Outbreak Reported in Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Parks
The virus has infected dozens of visitors, park employees
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 22nd, 2013
Baby Boy Is Born with Tail That Keeps Growing as the Weeks Go By
Doctors are trying to figure out what to do, say they can't simply cut the tail off
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 20th, 2013
Naked Mole Rats Are Cancer-Proof, Scientists Now Know Why
Chemical that helps naked mole rats never get cancer could help treat human patients
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 20th, 2013
7 in 10 American Take Prescription Drugs, Study Finds
Antibiotics, antidepressants and painkilling opioids are the ones most commonly used
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 20th, 2013
Chubby Babies with Big Heads Are Smarter, Study Suggests
Researchers establish a link between how fast a baby grows and its IQ
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 20th, 2013
Antibiotics Are Made Thousands of Times More Effective by Silver
The precious metal attacks bacterial cells, helps destroy them
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 20th, 2013
Massive Ground Beef Recall Announced by the FSIS Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination
Some 22,737 lbs (10,313 kg) of ground beef products have been recalled until now
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 19th, 2013
Obesity Classified as a Disease by the American Medical Association
Obesity has moved past the point of being referred to as “a major public health problem”
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 18th, 2013
Too Much Red Meat Ups Diabetes Risk, Study Finds
People who eat too much red meat are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 18th, 2013
Man Can't Get Fat No Matter What He Eats, Scientists Explain Why
Tom suffers with a rare disorder that has only been documented in 8 people worldwide
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 14th, 2013
Men Are the Reason Women Get Menopause, Study Finds
Men's preference for younger women now said to be the cause of menopause
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 13th, 2013
Brain Scans Could Help Doctors Pick the Best Treatment Option for Depression Patients
A brain scan might indicate whether doctors should prescribe drugs or behavioral therapy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 12th, 2013
New Layer of the Human Cornea Discovered by University of Nottingham Scientists
The layer has never before been documented, specialists explain
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 11th, 2013
Superglue Saves Infant Bleeding in the Brain
The girl started bleeding in her brain because of an olive-sized aneurysm
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 8th, 2013
Soy Sauce Overdose Puts 19-Year-Old in a Coma
The soy sauce caused the teen's blood to become saturated with salt
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 6th, 2013
Just 20 Minutes of Yoga Help People Stay Focused, Better Deal with New Information
Hatha yoga yields noteworthy health benefits, researchers find