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Are people born gay or is it a choice? A new study of gay brothers, the largest to date, adds more scientific evidence that there's a genetic basis for homosexuality. A genetic analysis of over 409 pairs of gay brothers ...

Merck's Vytorin cholesterol drug was found to reduce risks for heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular events in the IMPROVE-IT study, which involved more than 18,000 patients with acute coronary syndrome.

More than 80 million bacteria are transferred from one person to another while kissing, but don't get disgusted. A bacteria-swapping kiss is actually good for you.

According to a study, a certain type of heart attack is actually more deadly when experienced during hospitalization for a non-cardiac disease. Patients, take note.

Title: Certain Heart Attacks Are Deadlier in HospitalCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: CPR Phone Guidance Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/15/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Are Women More Likely to Survive Cardiac Arrest?Category: Health NewsCreated: 11/15/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Deaths From Heart Disease Down, Up for Blood Pressure, Irregular HeartbeatCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Could Wine, Chocolate Help Shield Your Heart From Smog?Category: Health NewsCreated: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: ER Visits for Common Irregular Heartbeat Are Rising, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Emotional Stress Affects Women's HeartsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Every Kiss Begins With 80 Million GermsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Boston Marathon Bombing's Legacy of Hearing DamageCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/14/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Cutting Back on SaltCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Could Too Much Medication for Irregular Heartbeat Raise Dementia Risk?Category: Health NewsCreated: 11/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Heart Device May Cut Stroke Risk in Those With Irregular Heartbeat: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Many Teens Suffer 'Cyber' Dating Abuse, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Mom's Weight Might Influence Baby's Earliest DevelopmentCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/14/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: More Americans Controlling Their High Blood PressureCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Most in U.S. Aren't Suitable Kidney Donors, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/14/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Preterm-Birth Complications Leading Global Killer of Young ChildrenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Running Won't Raise Risk of Knee Arthritis, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/15/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2014 12:00:00 AM