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Cancer study news 2015: Obesity prolongs colorectal cancer patients' survival, new study shows
Obesity has surprisingly been found to prolong survival in colorectal cancer patients, a new study has found.
Statin effect on behavior: Women more aggressive than men
Statins, drugs that lower cholesterol, can influence aggressive behavior in an individual, a new study suggests.
Clues on narcolepsy link to swine flu vaccine revealed
A flu vaccine in Europe used during the 2009 H1N1 swine flu outbreak has been linked to narcolepsy. Now, new studies have provided some clues as to how this side effect came to be.
Ban on use of chimpanzees in US laboratories?
Chimpanzees, both wild and captive, are now officially protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Sleeping problems? Artificial light reduces sleep a person gets, study finds
Access to electricity extends evening light hours and consequently reduces sleep duration.
Mysterious creature with furry tail and long beak identified
The carcass of a marine creature with a furry tail and long beak that washed ashore off the coast of Russia has been identified as a cub of a beaked whale.
Extracts from magnolia plant may hold key to curing head and neck cancers, study says
A recent joint study conducted by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs and the University of Alabama at Birmingham showed that a compound in magnolia plant extracts can be used to shrink tumors in the head and on the neck.
Mass killings and school shootings can spark more violence, new study finds
Mass gun killings and school shootings appear to be contagious and therefore breed more violent crimes, a new study finds.
Sniff test can help diagnose autism in children, researchers say
A special sniff test used to see how a child reacts to different smells may be used to diagnose autism, researchers said in a study
Children's cough syrup: FDA to re-examine children' cough syrups
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that it would re-evaluate the safety of cough syrup use, especially those that contain codeine, for children.
Measles death July 2015: Woman dies of measles in Washington
A woman from Washington State has died from measles, the first case of death from the contagious illness in the U.S. after more than 10 years.
HIV vaccine latest news: Test on monkeys shows promise, study shows
An experimental HIV vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson has shown promise after a successful study conducted on monkeys.
Chobani Greek yogurt makes its way to lunches of K-12 students across the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has picked Chobani Greek yogurt as the primary supplier for the federal school lunch program.
Prescription drugs can affect moral judgment
A new study finds that drugs used in the treatment of depression and Parkinson's disease can affect a person's moral judgment when taken.
Cystic Fibrosis: Gene therapy can improve lungs of cystic fibrosis patients
Scientists who have conducted clinical trials using gene therapy for cystic fibrosis patients have shown for the first time, after two decades of research, that the technique can significantly improve lung function.
Mastercard allows shoppers to pay using 'selfies'
Mastercard has developed an app that allows shoppers to pay using "selfies."