Ban Ends For Organ Transplants Between HIV Positive PatientsPresident Obama signed into law a measure that lifts a national ban on transplants between HIV patients, which has been in place since 1984.
Stonehenge Experts Have Been Digging In The Wrong PlaceUntil now, it was believed the 11 bluestones came from one of the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire. But turns out, that theory was about two miles off.
Researchers Discover 3,700-Year-Old Wine CellarThe 3,700-year-old palace cellar was packed with the remains of 40 large wine jars, or about 3,000 bottles worth.
Consuming Nuts Could Prolong Life, Reduce Cancer RiskResults of a 30-year study suggest eating a handful of nuts per day might prolong life and cut the risks of heart disease and cancer.
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Joblessness May Accelerate AgingThe stress caused by long-term unemployment may cause premature aging in men, according to new research.
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Quitting Smoking Could Improve Heart Health SoonerKicking that smoking habit could start improving your heart health a lot sooner than previously thought, according to a new study.
Why Do Men Have Bigger Noses Than Women?Human noses come in all shapes and sizes, but on average, men’s noses are 10 percent bigger than their female counterparts.
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How Aspirin Before Bed Might Improve AM Heart HealthA new study shows taking aspirin before bed can be more effective in reducing the risk of heart disease.
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NYC Raising Minimum Age For Buying Tobacco From 18 To 21The new policy will ban people under 21 from buying cigarettes but won't criminalize possession.
Vitamin B12 Linked To Increased Cancer RiskNew research shows higher than normal amounts of vitamin B12 in the blood may increase the risk for cancer.
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Is It True Milk Doesn't Make Bones Stronger?If researchers are right, it might be time to relearn what you know about milk doing a body good.
NASA's MAVEN Begins Mission To Study Why Mars Dried UpThe latest mission to the red planet will study Mars' remaining atmosphere, seeking to discover where the rest of it went.
Huge Flaws Found In Newly Released Cholesterol CalculatorA new report from The New York Times says recently released guidelines about calculating cholesterol is flawed.
Superbugs In Showdown With Antibiotics, 'Crisis' PredictedNew information published Sunday shows up to a century of medical advances could be lost because of new superbugs that are immune to antibiotics.
Researchers Discover Active Volcano Underneath AntarcticaEarthquakes under West Antarctica have revealed an active volcano hidden beneath nearly a mile of ice.
FDA Finds Chemical In Fried Foods Linked To CancerThe chemical called acrylamide forms in plant-based foods when they are cooked at high temperatures. It increases when they are overcooked or burned.
NASA MAVEN Mission Aims To Find Out How Mars Dried UpNASA's MAVEN mission seeks to find out what happened to Mars's atmosphere and water.
Feds Allow Meningitis Vaccine To Treat Princeton OutbreakAn outbreak of a rare form of meningitis on the Princeton University campus has prompted the federal government to make an unprecedented move.
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Leonid Meteor Shower: How To Watch This WeekendDue to a brightly shining full moon that falls on the same weekend, the yearly Leonid meteor shower won't be as exciting in 2013.
Targeting Brain Region Could Help Smokers Quit: StudyA new study suggests smokers can blame a specific part of their brains for difficulty kicking the habit.
Were Dogs Domesticated In Europe? Scientists DisagreeA study placing the birthplace of the domestic pooch in Europe is the latest blow in a surprisingly contentious debate.
CO2 Emissions Rapidly Acidifying OceansScientists predict a 170 percent increase in ocean acidity by the end of this century, a change a third of ocean life won't be able to survive.
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New Bird Flu Strain Infects First HumanThe first confirmed case of a new strain of bird flu virus was reported in Taiwan.
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MIT Invention Allows You To Reach Through Screen And Touch ThingsMIT's Tangible Media Group has invented a device that allows the user to turn 3D data into physical representations in real time.
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Doctors Must Help Obese Patients Lose Weight, Health Groups SayGroups such as the American Heart Association have developed new guidelines to educate doctors on helping patients lose weight.
High School Football Player Dies After Playoff GameSeventeen-year-old Charles Youvella passed away at a local hospital just days after he was hit in a football game.
New Guidelines Could Double Number of Americans On StatinsThe American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released new guidelines to reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
Scientists Think Depression Can Make You Older, QuickerNew findings by researchers in the Netherlands finds people with depression tend to have cells that grow older faster.
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Vitamins vs. Heart Disease, Cancer: Making Any Difference?The jury's still out on whether vitamin supplements actually do anything.
| Charesse James
Global Warming Warnings In Leaked U.N. Climate ReportAs the United Nations begins its talks on global climate change, a leaked report describes a wide range of impacts from global warning.
| John O'Connor
