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Twitter postings could predict rates of heart disease in communities. Why are tweets so effective at foretelling illness?

Scientists identify some genes involved in the formation of long-term memories. Finding may help discover why loss of long-term memories often occurs in old age, researchers say.

Ebola may have killed off one-third of gorillas in the world, according to a new study. What can be done to save our primate cousins?

Video therapy to help parents learn how to respond to their infant's communication style could lessen symptoms of autism in high-risk babies, study shows. Such intervention in the first year of life could have significan...

Everyone will need painkillers at some point or another. Pregnant women have to be more careful with their use though as these medications carry a lot of risk for both the baby and the mother.

Not keen on waiting around for the pounds to drop? That's what quick weight loss diets are for. Distinguish between fact and folly and you'll find many of them actually work.

High blood pressure controlling device, the Coupler works even in people in whose blood pressure drugs do not work. The device is estimated to be available in the next five years.

Pregnant women tend to avoid eating fish because of mercury contamination but researchers found evidence that fatty acids in fish does not just help with brain development. They can also counteract the potential toxic ef...

Scientists have successfully tested an anti-cocaine vaccine in mice that works by using the immune system to suppress the addictive buzz of the substance.

Title: New Psoriasis Drug ApprovedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/21/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Antibiotics for Traveler's Diarrhea May Spur Growth of Superbugs: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Sleep Position Linked to Death Risk for Those With EpilepsyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/21/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Use of 'the Pill' Tied to Higher Risk for Rare Brain CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: California Measles Outbreak Shows How Quickly Disease Can Resurface in U.S.Category: Health NewsCreated: 1/21/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Could Nutrients in Fish Shield Fetus From Mercury's Harms?Category: Health NewsCreated: 1/21/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Ebola Virus Gets More Lethal as It Spreads, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/21/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Could You Have the Flu?Category: Health NewsCreated: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Eat a Pre-Workout SnackCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: High Levels of Cancer-Linked Chemical in E-Cigarette Vapor, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/21/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Knee Pain While Using Stairs May Be First Sign of ArthritisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Leaks in Brain May Contribute to DementiaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/21/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Lung Transplants From Heavy Drinkers Linked to Higher Complication RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/21/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM