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Study links soda with pancreatic cancer

A new study says consuming two or more soft drinks a week doubles the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

Study Confirms Link Between Older Mothers and Autism

Women over 40 are nearly twice as likely to give birth to an autistic child than a mother under 30, researchers said Monday in a study that found more evidence

Has Technology Created More Stress?

There is a thought that the growing truth that oftentimes (despite what many of us assume to be true) the higher the work-saving, time-saving, trouble-saving

Study: Beer Strengthens Your Bones

Drinking beer can help prevent weak bones, according to a new study reported in Monday’s edition of The Sun.

Rocking Embryos Lead To Better IVF Success

Researchers think a little rock-a-bye baby motion may help couples with infertility problems have children.

Afraid of Losing Your Mind? Take Fish Oil

A study reported in this month's Archives of General Psychiatry showed that adolescent and young adults who take fish oil capsules show a decreased potential

Professor: Geniuses Were Helped by Having ADHD

Many of the world's geniuses were helped by having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, The Sun reported Thursday.
 

Time Spent Surfing the Web Linked to Depression

Psychologists have found evidence of a strong link between time spent surfing the web and depression, Sky News reported on Wednesday.

Live-to-100 Super Pill in Development

Scientists claimed they were close to developing a drug that significantly increases the chances of people living beyond the age of 100, The Sun reported

New Research: Mid-Life Crisis is Myth

The idea of a mid-life crisis has been blamed for all manner of odd behavior by those regarded as being old enough to know better, but new research suggests

Was the Swine Flu Over-Hyped?

The widely publicized swine flu pandemic of the past few years may have been largely over-hyped, according to recent reports.

New Warning for Little Princesses Who Kiss Frogs

The hype surrounding the latest Disney film, "The Princess and the Frog," led two British newspapers Monday to issue new warnings to kids about the dangers of

New morning-after pill works for up to 5 days

A new type of morning-after pill is more effective than the most widely used drug at preventing pregnancies in women who had unprotected sex and also works

Study: Healthy Older People Need Less Sleep Than Youngsters

Healthy older adults need less sleep than their younger counterparts and are even less likely to feel tired after a late night, a study published on Monday

'Princess and Frog' Pendant Recalled Because of Cadmium

Federal consumer safety regulators are announcing a recall of "The Princess and The Frog" movie-themed children's pendants, citing high levels of the toxic

Going Bare May Lead to Healthier Feet

If you want stronger feet, ankles less susceptible to injury, better posture and no foot odor or athlete's foot, take off your shoes.

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