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Gene Therapy Boosts 'Bionic Ear' Hearing

Apr 23, 2014 PM EDT

Animal testing has revealed that gene therapy may one day be used to help people with cochlear implants hear more clearly, according to a recent study.

Breakthroughs in Depression Research: Study

Apr 23, 2014 PM EDT

Researchers have not only discovered a how a natural antidepressant works inside the brain, but have also determined what compounds can enhance this antidepressant, opening up new opportunities for scientists to develop new and effective treatments f..

Your DNA Determines if Aspirin Helps Prevent Cancer

Apr 23, 2014 PM EDT

It has long been known that taking aspirin can help reduce a person's chances of developing colon cancer, but a recent study finally explains for why aspirin works as a stronger deterrent for colorectal cancer for some people than it does for others...

Dirty Money is Teeming With Life

Apr 23, 2014 PM EDT

Researchers have discovered that the surface of money is teeming with more microbial life than most would think possible, according to preliminary findings revealed by researchers who have identified more than 3,000 microbes living on a dollar bill.

Migraine Fighting Meds Show Promise

Apr 23, 2014 PM EDT

Two new experimental drugs designed to treat and prevent migraines have shown great promise in early testing, according to the preliminary findings of a pair of clinical trials.

Researchers Come Closer to Understanding Memory Formation

Apr 22, 2014 PM EDT

Researchers believe they have identified the part of the brain in rats that activates in a specific way when the brain "records" a memory, according to a recent study.

False Positive Mammograms Do Limited Harm

Apr 22, 2014 PM EDT

False positive mammograms results may be sources of unnecessary stress and worry for women, but this anxiety only lasts for a limited time and has no significant health consequences associated with it, according to a recent study.

Women Have Mastered the ‘Sexy Voice’ - Men Have Not

Apr 22, 2014 PM EDT

Guys, leave the sweet-talking to the ladies. According to a recent study, while men deem women more attractive when they manipulate their voice to sound more sultry, women tend to not care when men try to sound "sexy." In-fact, in many cases women ac..

States Ranked by Fertility

Apr 22, 2014 PM EDT

Resolve: The National Infertility Association, has ranked regions in the Unites States of America based on the availability of fertility aid in each state.

Celiac Disease Tied To IBS in Children

Apr 22, 2014 PM EDT

Children who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome appear to be more likely to develop celiac disease as well, according to a recent study.

Children With ADHD Often Face Language Problems

Apr 22, 2014 PM EDT

Children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to experience linguistic issues and learning anxiety by the age of six, according to a recent study.

Comfortable Temperature Boosts Working Memory

Apr 21, 2014 PM EDT

People who feel too hot or too cold at their workplace are likely unable to use their working memory to its highest potential, researchers suggest in a recent study.

Cancer Drug Resistance Explained

Apr 21, 2014 PM EDT

The biomarker that aids tumors in becoming resistant to cancer-fighting drugs has been identified by investigative researchers, according to a recent study, potentially creating opportunities to increase the effectiveness of cancer-fighting medicatio..