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A brain tumor removed from a Ph.D. student showed evidence of bone, teeth and hair, surgeons say. Known as a teratoma, such tumors are believed to be undeveloped twins absorbed by surviving siblings while in the womb.

New Mexico has its fair share of wildlife, gray foxes included. After one bit a woman, the state now has its first case of rabies for the year.

New York tanning salons will see their day in court as State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman files lawsuits for misleading customers with deceptive advertising.

The Veteran's Choice program was designed to give aging veterans the choice to go to a private doctor instead of having to be placed on waiting lists at Veterans Affairs centers. According to VA leaders, however, only a ...

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has alerted locals in the U.K. about a possible invasion of Asian hornets in the country. The highly aggressive hornets have reportedly killed six people in France.

A team of researchers has identified the main cause of asthma, which could lead to the development of new treatments. Calcilytics, drugs used for treating osteoporosis, have also been found to be effective in reversing s...

Research on human embryo editing faces a lot of criticism. Many scientists believe that such studies are unethical.

Malaria vaccine being developed by GSK is only partially effective against the disease. Scientists suggest that the results of the clinical trials are disappointing, but the study is not a complete waste.

Latest study found that long-term exposure to air pollution may cause significant damage to the brain. Factory and car exhausts are common sources of air pollutants.

Researchers from the University of Washington discovered that the rates of heavy drinking and binge drinking in the United States have significantly increased between 2005 and 2012. The study also revealed that the rates...

What are the happiest - and least happy - nations on Earth? The 2015 World Happiness Report has the answers!

Obesity is a growing problem around the world and it's not because people are too inactive -- it's the excessive sugar and carbohydrates in today's diets.

Title: Vaccine Spurs Immune Response to Fight Aggressive Cancers in MiceCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Gene May Play Part in How Kids Respond to Asthma Meds: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: More Children Seek Help for Gender DysphoriaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Ebola Treatment Shows Promise in Monkey StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: KAMRA Implant for Near Vision Gets OK'dCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Chronic Migraines Take Big Toll on Families, Survey FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Impotence Drugs Don't Fix All Sexual Concerns: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Depression Tied to Worse Outcomes for Black Patients With Heart FailureCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Heroin Use Levels Off in U.S., But Still High: ReportCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Bird Flu Poses Little Threat to People: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/23/2015 12:00:00 AM