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A new study found the removal of nearly 200 genes can increase life span by 60 percent. The findings could lead to ways that would slow the aging pace in humans.

Title: For Early Breast Cancer, More U.S. Women Choose Less Invasive TreatmentCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: How to Do Breast Self-ExamsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

It might not just be expectant mothers who have to pay attention to their lifestyle. Now a new study published in Science could be relevant to a growing body of research looking at ways in which the lifestyle and environ...

Father, whose two sons have the disease, encourages scientist to try technique Dr. Elizabeth McNally is a world expert researching rare form of muscular dystrophy Technique works in mice and human cells Treatment being l...

A new study found that brain activity is as unique to every person as fingerprints. The individuality of brain activity for each person can help determine their intelligence levels and even their risk for mental disorder...

Tallulah Lewis-Schulz bravely shaved her head in support of the hospice that took care of her father in the last days of his life. A fundraising page in his memory has been set up on JustGiving.com.

A new study conducted by the University of Liverpool and the Liverpool Psychological Therapies Unit Community Interest Company suggests that a majority of the mental health apps recommended by the National Health Service...

Researchers identified three immune system biomarkers as 'statistically significant predictors' of where the human immunodeficiency virus would rebound. High levels of these biomarkers were linked to earlier relapse once...

New research reveals a more complex structure of Watson and Crick's double helix DNA imaging. The study also shows DNA's shape-shifting tendencies.

Red wine may have heart benefits for patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Experts particularly found that red wine increases good cholesterol, thus removing bad cholesterol from arteries.

A boy from Laos reportedly died from a vaccine-derived poliovirus strain. While the threat of it spreading worldwide is minimal, WHO still makes it a priority to eliminate vaccine-derived polio as well as wild polio worl...

Babies born in summer months have higher birth weights and tend to be taller and healthier as adults, researchers find. Expectant mothers' exposure to more summer sunlight means more vitamin D for unborn babies, they sug...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised Collegium Pharmaceutical that it will not be able to complete its review of the company's opioid painkiller, Xtampza, by the deadline set for Oct.12, according to an upda...

Researchers used a gene editing tool known as CRISPR to remove native viruses in pig organs that could cause illness in human transplant patients. The technology could pave way for pig organs being used to substitute hum...

A new study says that hospital workers are in danger of contaminating diseases through their gowns and gloves. Health officials suggest various methods to reduce the risks.

Title: New Clues to How Gene Affects Women's Body Shape, Diabetes RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Many Doctors Admit Difficulty in Treating Unexplained Stroke: PollCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Frequent School Changes Linked to Poorer PerformanceCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Many Americans Traveling Abroad Lack Key Vaccinations: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/9/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Kids With Mental Ills Often Treated Solely by Primary Care DoctorsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/12/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Could Bugs Help End World Hunger? FAQCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM