One Walk a Day May Keep Death Away

Medicine & Technology Jan 15, 2015

According to a new study, a brisk 20-minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual's risk of an early death. The study of European men and women found that twice as many deaths may be due to lack of physical activity, compared to the number of deaths due to obesity.

Study Reveals iPhone Separation Anxiety Is Real

Jan 14, 2015

A new report published in the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication reveals the impact of iPhone separation on users, taking simple word-search puzzles as an indicator, and finding that being separated from one's phone turns out to cause both psychological and physiological ramifications.

The Universal Flu Vaccine: How Long Until It's Here

Jan 14, 2015

The flu is already upon us this season―and it's a cunning strain. But future outbreaks may be mitigated by a universal vaccine already in the works.

Aspirin May Do More Harm Than Good for People Seeking to Prevent Heart Attacks

Jan 13, 2015

How many times have you heard how aspirin is good for people seeking to prevent a heart attack? Today, this has become common knowledge, and aspirin is often taken by people suffering from heart disease that want to try to prevent a heart attack. However, a new study has found that aspirin may not be as good for you as you once thought, and many people that are taking aspirin should not be doing so.

Happiest Place on Earth or Headquarters for the Measles?

Jan 13, 2015

Disneyland may be the happiest place on Earth, but now it seems you can pay a visit to the beloved theme park and bring home more than just a pair of mouse ears. Disney has proven to us all that it is a small world after all, as a recent measles outbreak has now been traced to its California theme park.

Spinal Implant Could Help Paralyzed Walk Again

Jan 13, 2015

Move over science fiction, now cyborgs could be a reality. A new study of rats with severe spinal injuries are now walking again thanks to a "groundbreaking" new cyborg-like implant.

New Pop-Up 3D Structures Mimic Neural Circuitry

Jan 13, 2015

Who knew that children's pop-up books could provide so much knowledge. According to researchers, scientists can now make complex microscopic 3D shapes that model brain circuitry and blood vessels by mimicking classic children's pop-up books.

The One-In-A-Million Birth, Genetically Identical Triplets Born In Montana

Jan 13, 2015

When Montana couple, Jodey and Jase Kinsey, gave birth to triplets earlier this week, the two young parents were overjoyed. But soon after the births of their three healthy boys in the delivery room, they soon learned that they struck the biologic lottery, scoring a genetic jackpot if you will. The newly born boys Ian, Milo, and Cade, are all genetically identical brothers, representing a one-in-a-million birth.

Why 'The Eternal Optimist' Has Never Been Truer

Jan 12, 2015

You've all met them. You know, those people that no matter how tough life gets they seem to always be happy and have a positive attitude. Now, thanks to a new study published this week, it seems that the ability to turn life's lemons into lemonade is actually good for your hear—and not just in the warm and fuzzy way.

New Study Explains Why HIV Vaccine Backfires

Jan 11, 2015

Several studies have discovered that HIV vaccines can backfire and lead to increased rates of the infection, as opposed to reducing or eliminating the viral pathogen. Now, a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences might have an explanation as to why this occurs.

Woman Becomes a Mother Only an Hour After Discovering She Is Pregnant

Jan 10, 2015

How much time did you have to prepare for the arrival of your first child? A woman from Massachusetts gave birth to a baby girl on Tuesday barely an hour after she discovered she was pregnant. According to reports, Weymouth town resident Katherine Kropas, 23, sought treatment at South Shore Hospital on Tuesday morning for worsening back pain. Physicians had a difficult time tracing the source of her pain, that is, until they decided to run an ultrasound test and found Kropas was with child.

New Study Reveals Beethoven's Music May Have Come from His Heart

Jan 10, 2015

According a new essay published in the journal Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, the renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven may have been suffering from a heartbeat disorder, that may have influenced parts of some of his greatest works.

Novartis Seeking Approval for Medication to Treat 'Smoker's Cough'

Jan 09, 2015

Novartis AG, a Swiss drug maker, is seeking U.S. regulatory approval for two new drugs designed to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), otherwise known as "smoker's cough". Approval of the drugs could generate an additional $1.4 billion for the company, while helping chronic smokers breathe a little clearer in the process.

Slow Control Reveals Even More Baby-Friendly Gadgets at this Year’s CES

Jan 09, 2015

It appears that this year’s International Consumer Electronic’s Show is aiming their sights on new parents-to-be, and with a new set of gadgets to ensure the hippest parents’ ease-of-mind, everything from a nightlight to a baby bottle is being redefined.

Type 1 Diabetes Shortens the Lifespans of Sufferers

Jan 09, 2015

A new study suggests that men with type 1 diabetes may lose around 11 years of their life and women suffering from the disease can lose up to 13 years of their life when compared to people without the disease.