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(Brigham Young University) People walking on treadmill desks perform cognitive tasks nearly as well as those at sitting desks, new research finds.In a study published Wednesday in PLOS One, exercise science professor Jam...

In China, some students are probably finding it a lot more difficult to pay attention: Their classroom has essentially been transformed into a giant cube of windows. The decision to bathe students in sunlight at one part...

For most of the common cancers, a major cause has been identified: smoking causes 90% of lung cancer worldwide, hepatitis viruses cause most liver cancer, H pylori bacteria causes stomach cancer, human papillomavirus cau...

New research from the Monell Center reveals that tumor necrosis factor (TNF), an immune system regulatory protein that promotes inflammation, also helps regulate sensitivity to bitter taste. The finding may provide a mec...

Multiple Sclerosis remains incurable but two drugs found in ointments used for treating athlete's foot and eczema could potentially reverse the condition. The drugs can also help patients suffering from other myelin-rela...

According to a new study, the number of American women with breast cancer diagnosis will increase by 50 percent by 2030. Periodic mammograms have assisted in breast cancer prevention.

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is nearly as effective as antidepressants in treating chronic depression offering an option for those who want to avoid the side effects of taking medication.

Ice cream manufacturer Blue Bell Creameries of Texas is recalling all of their products produced from March 17 to March 27 after receiving confirmed reports of bacterial contamination in two samples of their chocolate ch...

Latest study suggests that young infants feel pain similar to adults and have lower pain threshold. Researchers suggest pain regions in the brain that are active in adults are also active in babies.

Eating more fruits and vegetables can lower risks of developing cancer but taking more than the necessary amount of vitamin supplements have been found to up odds for cancer and heart disease.

Walking could help improve the quality of life and health of men with prostate cancer, a new study reveals. How much is enough?

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