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Scientist looking for the "off switch" to keep bacteria from turning deadly in the human body. Research suggests alternative to antibiotics.

Just like humans, dogs are either optimistic or pessimistic. Pessimistic dogs are not necessarily unhappy but they may need some encouragement to try out new tasks.

White House pushes federal agency to greater efforts in combating rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Experts warn of a "post-antibiotic" world unless action is taken.

Sleep node deep in the most primitive part of our brain is vital for the deep sleep we all need, researchers say. Brain region creates the messenger chemical that can lead us down into deep sleep state, they say.

Referrals for genetic counselling and testing for breast cancer risk more than doubled across the UK after actress Angelina Jolie announced in May last year that she tested positive for a BRCA1 gene mutation and underwen...

No matter how many times it's demonstrated, it's still hard to envision bacteria as social, communicating creatures.

A new study sheds light on the "Angelina Jolie Effect" which has prompted women in the UK to undergo genetic testing for breast cancer. The number of women undergoing the test doubled when compared to previous years post...

A new study suggests that a single dose of the most popular antidepressant can change the make-up of the brain within hours. The research may help doctors better determine what drugs would suit their patients.

The Obama administration has acknowledged the threats posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria and ramped up efforts to combat the problem by establishing a task force that will develop a strategy to combat superbugs.

CDC reveals less than half of Americans get vaccinated against flu. CDC director Thomas Frieden urged everyone six months and older to get immunized against the illness that causes the hospitalization of about 200,000 pe...

Artificial sweeteners can increase glucose intolerance leading to many problems caused by indigestible chemicals, according to a new study.

The Enterovirus D68 has entered the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Health officials, however, said the condition is being monitored at closely.

Findings of a new study suggest that it isn't by chance that humans have face distinctly different from each other. This special trait offers evolutionary advantages.

Title: Researchers Discover How Bacteria Resist Antibiotics in HospitalsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/17/2014 2:37:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/18/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Social Networking Sites Can Help Obese Lose Weight: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/17/2014 5:37:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/18/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Major U.S. Food Makers Cut 6.4 Trillion Calories From Products: ReportCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/17/2014 12:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/18/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: 12 States Now Reporting Severe Respiratory Illness That Targets KidsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/17/2014 12:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/18/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Are Migraines in Middle Age Tied to Raised Parkinson's Risk Later?Category: Health NewsCreated: 9/17/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/18/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Artificial Sweeteners May Raise Blood Sugar Levels: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/17/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/18/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Could Artificial Sweeteners Raise Your Blood Sugar?Category: Health NewsCreated: 9/18/2014 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/18/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: DNA Blood Test Might Identify Status of Prostate CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/17/2014 4:37:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/18/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: ER Waiting Times Vary Significantly, Studies FindCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/18/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/18/2014 12:00:00 AM