Computer Software Checks Your Health By Looking At Your Tongue
University of Missouri researchers have developed computer software to analyze images of the tongue to try and determine a person's health.
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People With Trypanophobia Need Not Fear, New Research Is Here
A new device may be the cure for those who are afflicted with trypanophobia, someone who has a fear of needles.
New Gene Discovery Could Lead To Non-Hormonal Contraceptive For Men
Male contraception may be a possibility thanks in part to a discovery of a new key reproductive gene critical for production of healthy sperm, suggests Scottish scientists credited with the discovery.
Study Finds Male Fertility Genes
A new report published in the American Journal of Human Genetics states that previously undiscovered male fertility genes were identified and the new findings provide more information regarding human production.
New Drug Kills Cancer Cells Without Toxic Effects
A group of researchers from McMaster University have found a new drug that can kill cancer stem cells in humans while avoiding the toxic side effects of other traditional cancer treatments.
150,000 Heat-Related Deaths Predicted By End Of The Century
A recent report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) predicts that, by the end of the century, more than 150,000 Americans could die due to heat-related causes.
IUDs More Effective Than The Pill At Preventing Pregnancy: Study
In a new study of birth control methods and unintended pregnancies, researchers have found that the pill is the most popular method of contraception used in the US, however it may not be the most effective.
Risk Of Eye Infections With Some Acne Medications
Researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) found that popular prescription acne medication pills like Accutane or Roaccutane can lead to eye infections, ranging from conjunctivitis (pink eye) to sties.
Bone Repair Via Stem-cell-growing Surface
Researchers from the University of Michigan recently announced that they found a special surface without biological contaminants that can help adult-derived stem cells to grow and change into different cell types.
Obesity Genes Linked To Increased Appetite, Poor Dietary Choices
Researchers recently acknowledged that people who have particular “obesity genes” are more likely to eat more meals and snacks as well as consume more calories or foods high in fat and sugar.
Human Skin Cells Turned Into Healthy Heart Muscle
Scientists on Wednesday reported that they have for the first time taken skin cells from heart attacks patients and turned them into healthy heart tissue that could hopefully be used to one day repair damaged heart muscle.
High-Fat Foods Cause Insulin Resistance
A new study by the University of Michigan has found that foods high in fat can influence diabetes and metabolic syndrome. In particular, proteins can activate mindless eating.
Deceptive Advertising By POM Wonderful
On Monday, May 21, a federal administrative judge ruled that POM Wonderful LLC had promoted incorrect information regarding its pomegranate products.
Italian Baby Receives World's Smallest Artificial Heart
Italian doctors recently announced they completed an operation that implanted the smallest artificial heart in a 16-month-old baby boy. He received the device prior to obtaining a permanent organ donation.
Scientists Create Rewritable DNA
Scientists have found a way to create rewritable digital data storage in DNA through means similar to binary coding.
Virus-tracking Software Taken Worldwide
Project allows new forms of client software to join genetic surveillance
Expert Medical Panel Urges Doctors To Stop PSA Cancer Screenings
An expert US medical panel has given its final word on the PSA test, recommending that doctors should no longer perform the test on healthy men because they are more likely to be harmed by the test itself than be helped.
Student Design Improves Pill Bottle For Blind, Visually Impaired
Two students from the University of Cincinnati recently applied for a provisional patent on the design and prototype of a prescription-medicine pill bottle that would help people who are blind and visually impaired.
Pre-diabetes Found In Greater Number Of US Teens
Government researchers recently announced that they found a higher percentage of U.S. teens with “pre-diabetes” and type 2 diabetes over the past few years.
Recognizing Emergency Medical Services With National EMS Week 2012
From May 20 to May 26, professionals in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are being honored for their commitment and service to the country with National EMS Week 2012.
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The goal of science is to build better mousetraps. The goal of nature is to build better mice. 
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