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(University of California - San Diego) Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a control switch for the unfolded protein response, a cellular stress relief mechanism draw...

Title: Evolution May Explain Why a Curvy Bottom Drives Men WildCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

(University of Otago) Across a number of faiths and cultures, people tend to date and marry others who share their religious beliefs. Now, new psychology research from New Zealand's University of Otago suggests this phen...

More research is needed to identify how athletes sustain brain injury from American football, and also to develop strategies to protect them, write experts in The BMJ today.

One day in October 2010, at a school in the Gaibandha district of northwest Bangladesh, a pupil noticed that the label on a packet of crackers she was eating had darkened. Fearing the crackers were contaminated - "the de...

Unborn babies of mothers who smoke tend to touch their face more often than those of mothers who do not smoke. Researchers say this could be attributed to delayed development of the central nervous system.

Consuming alcoholic drinks and being obese are linked to developing liver cancer. Alcohol related deaths are on the rise in the U.K.

The annual Diabetes Alert Day encourages people to get tested for type 2 diabetes. The campaign runs from March 24 through to April 21.

You already know eating right is key to good health. Boost your chances of living longer by including a bowl of quinoa in your diet.

John Rodakis saw the improvement in his son's autism while taking antibiotics so he began researching, collaborating with experts to determine how the microbiome affects the condition.

Jolie opts for the surgery because she carries a genetic mutation that puts the risk of her developing ovarian cancer at 50 percent. The actress also underwent a double mastectomy in 2013.

Taking a two-week break from working out could reduce a person's cardiovascular fitness, insulin sensitivity and lean muscle mass. Experts advise what to do when getting back to the gym after a hiatus.

A study has once again associated artificial sweetener with cancer. But this time, scientists think saccharin could fight the disease rather than cause it.

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Title: Adopting U.S. Culture Ups Diabetes Risk in Mexican-American KidsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Young Pitchers Often Pressured to Play Despite Pain, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Help Prevent Baby's Spit-UpCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/24/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Many With Alzheimer's Aren't Told of Diagnosis by Doctor: ReportCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/24/2015 12:00:00 AM