Health & Medicine

Nov 06, 2012 10:36 AM EST

Blind Mole Rat Evolves Different Way to Fight off Cancer

Subterranean rodents have evolved different mechanisms to fight off cancer.

Nov 06, 2012 09:56 AM EST

Nail Biting Can be Classified as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Nail biting has so far been considered a plain habit that relieves the stress in oneself.

Nov 01, 2012 08:32 AM EDT

Testosterone Linked to Song Behavior in Tropical Birds

Researchers have discovered that the female African white-browed sparrow weavers can sing the male-typical solo song via an increase in testosterone hormones.

Oct 29, 2012 08:18 AM EDT

Women Off Smoking Before 40 Gain Extra 10-Year Lifespan

Women who quit smoking before the age of 40 can add an extra ten years to their lifespan, reveals a new study.

Oct 29, 2012 08:18 AM EDT

Grid Cells in Monkeys Opens Path to Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases in Humans

For the first time, scientists have detected grid cells in primates while performing visual memory task.

Oct 05, 2012 08:23 AM EDT

Overcoming Infertility: Fertile Mouse Eggs Produced From Stem Cells

Scientists have used eggs of mouse created from stem cells to develop its off spring.

Oct 03, 2012 08:08 AM EDT

Genetically Engineered Cow Yields Low Allergy Protein Milk

Scientists create transgenic cow and control the amount of allergy protein production in the milk.

Sep 17, 2012 08:19 AM EDT

New Outdoor Mosquito with Malaria Parasite Found in Kenya

Researchers have discovered a new species of mosquito in Africa that could pose a major threat to the battle against malaria.

Sep 04, 2012 09:01 AM EDT

Coconut Oil May Resolve Tooth Decaying Problem

Coconut oil can be used as an antibiotic in dental care products to fight the bacteria that causes tooth decay.

Aug 26, 2012 07:29 AM EDT

Ohio Nurse Accidentally Disposes of Kidney in Trash

A nurse in Ohio threw away a kidney removed from a Toledo man in the trash and rendered it unusable.

Aug 23, 2012 07:21 AM EDT

Social Stress in Male Mice Impacts Female Offspring Across Generations

A new study on mice suggests that unstable social life of male mice during adulthood may impact the social behavior of offspring for generations.

Aug 22, 2012 07:59 AM EDT

Chimpanzees Carrying Drug-Resistant Human Bacteria

A new study suggests that chimpanzees in African sanctuaries are carrying human strains of bacteria that are drug-resistant.

Acupuncture More Cost Effective to Treat Knee Osteoarthritis

Aug 22, 2012 07:25 AM EDT

Acupuncture More Cost Effective in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis

One of the common types of osteoarthritis is knee osteoarthritis that is found in nearly 10 million Americans. It is rated as the common cause of disability among the citizens of the United States. A new research focuses on this major ailment can be treated with the help of acupuncture.

Aug 21, 2012 08:09 AM EDT

Obesity Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline

Obesity most often brings with it a bundle of problems mostly heart related chronic diseases. But the new study carried out in the August 21 issue of Neurology in the medical journal American Academy of Neurology claims that obesity not only triggers heart related problems but it is also has a strong association with faster decline in cognitive skills.