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Breast Cancer Patients Have Limited Knowledge of Their Disease

A new study published in the journal Cancer reveals that many women with breast cancer in the United States don't actually know much about their condition, with minority women being less likely to report accurate information about their tumors than Caucasian women.

New Smartphone App Helps Diabetics Track Blood-Sugar Levels

Need to check your blood-sugar level? Soon, there will be an app for that. Doctors and other caregivers will soon be able to track blood-sugar levels in diabetic patients by simply using an app on their smartphone.

Your Cup of Joe Could Prevent Skin Cancer

According to new research from Yale University and the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), drinking coffee everyday could reduce your for malignant melanoma skin cancer.

The Fishy Case of How Seafood May Help Fetuses In-Utero

A new study suggests that despite concerns of exposure to mercury, pregnant women that eat a lot of fish may not harm their unborn child. In fact, it could help prevent fetuses from having developmental issues later, as has been previously believed.

More Mocha, Less Melanoma―The Correlation Between Coffee Consumption And Skin Cancer

We're all aware of how we should be protecting ourselves from the sun's cancer-causing ultraviolet rays: Sunscreen, occupying the shade, and minimal sun exposure. We're force-fed those precautions each and every summer. But what if your daily coffee run could be just as beneficial? An study recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI), may just reveal the link between coffee consumption and decreased rates of melanoma.

Loved Ones Can Be the Key to Losing Weight or Quitting Smoking

Anyone who has ever tried to quit smoking knows just how hard it can be. Though a new study suggests that if you want to quit smoking, lose weight, or just change an annoying habit, getting help from someone you love could be the key to success.

Sitting Kills, Even if You Exercise

One of the best things you do after a hard day's work or after exercising may actually be killing you. A new study running in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found that sitting for extended periods of time increases your chances of a premature death, even with exercise.

First Newborn Transplant Proves Successful in UK: What Were the Risks?

Doctors at a hospital in London successfully transplanted the organs of an infant donor to two newborns that were in need late last year. The transplant marks the first time such a procedure has been done in the United Kingdom, although they have been performed in the United States, Germany, and Australia.

Stress Could Be Why We Don’t Empathize

Most people are able to feel empathy for a friend or loved one who is experiencing physical or emotional pain. But it is often far more difficult to experience this same feeling when it is a stranger. Researchers now believe, however, that one of the major factors that prevent us from empathizing with others is stress.

Despite Passing Out, Alcohol Still Leads to Sleep Disruption

It seems even if you drink enough to pass out, you are still in for a rough night of sleep. Scientists have found that people who drink alcohol before sleep go on to have more disturbed sleep later than the average person lying in rest.

Vitamin D Joins the Fight Against Colon Cancer

Physicians have known for quite some time how great Vitamin D is for humans. It can be essential in preventative measures from many diseases and it has proven help people prevent many other major health risks and ailments too. But now, a new report suggests that it may aid us in the fight against colorectal cancer, as well.

Marine Mammals Can Suffer from Irregular Heartbeats When Diving Deep

Researchers from the University of California, Santa Cruz have found that marine mammals like seals and dolphins can suffer from irregular heartbeats when they dive deep in the search for food. According to researchers, who believed they have evidence of cardiac rhythm complications in both Weddell seals and bottlenose dolphins, said the problem takes place as they hold their breath during deep dives.

Pizza Becomes Public Enemy Number 1 in the Fight Against Child Obesity

What kid doesn't love a good slice of pizza? For that matter, what adult doesn't enjoy an occasional piece too? It may be a beloved alltime snack, however, a new study now reveals that pizza definitely doesn't love children back. In fact, on days when children eat pizza, they consume an average of 408 additional calories, three additional grams of fat and 134 extra milligrams of salt, when compared to a regular diet.

People Who Work More, Drink More

It seems that idiom "work hard, play hard" may have some truth to it afterall. Researchers have now discovered that individuals who work more, may also drink more according to a new study which shows that 48 hours of work per week or more lead to a tendency to drink a lot, in both quantity and frequency.

Why After Recess Is The Best Time To Serve Kids Veggies

The next time you want to be sure your child eats his veggies, take them outside to play first. A new research study has found that serving lunch soon after recess leads kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.
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