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New Squirrel Virus Suspected in 3 Human Deaths

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 10, 2015 10:25 AM EDT

The mysterious deaths of three squirrel breeders in Germany prompted the researchers at the Friedrich-Loeffler Institute to launch an investigation.

How Old Is Your Body? Biological Age Differs Widely From Chronological Age

By Peter R - Jul 09, 2015 02:26 PM EDT

The 12-year study used data from the larger Dunedin study that has been tracking individuals born in New Zealand during 1972-73.

Obese Adults Better At Imagining Odors

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 09, 2015 01:48 PM EDT

Scientists have revealed that obese adults have a greater ability to vividly imagine the smell of freshly baked cookies, popcorn and even non-food odors.

Common Hormone Could Help Treat Breast Cancer, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 09, 2015 01:49 PM EDT

A new study has revealed that women diagnosed with breast cancer can use the widely available female hormone progesterone to aid in their treatment.

Mammograms Can Over-Diagnose Breast Cancer

By Peter R - Jul 09, 2015 01:49 PM EDT

Mammograms do not help cut rates but can detect small tumors and may put women through unwarranted treatment.

Depression Makes Your Brain Shrink, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Jul 09, 2015 03:55 AM EDT

With MRI scans, a new study shows that people who suffer from major depression tend to exhibit shrunken hippocampuses.

Colorado Succeeds In Pulling Down Teenage Pregnancies

By R. Siva Kumar - Jul 09, 2015 03:55 AM EDT

Colorado's "real-life" experiment with long-term birth control measures has proved to be a great success.

Real Life 'Vampires' Scared Of Being Stereotyped

By Peter R - Jul 08, 2015 05:15 PM EDT

A new study claims that such 'vampires' are actually ordinary people from all walks of life who ingest a small amount of blood to meet their energy requirements.

Heroin Use Over Last Decade Doubled Across The US: CDC

By Peter R - Jul 08, 2015 02:56 PM EDT

The CDC in is weekly morbidity and mortality report faulted easy availability and low price of opioid substance.

How Tattoos Ink Your Skin

By R. Siva Kumar - Jul 08, 2015 08:11 AM EDT

Inking your skin with tattoos is rough and tough work.

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