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Twenty Six Genes Could Help Identify Aggressive Lung Cancer

By Jonathan Weiss, Ph.D. | May 22, 2013 02:00 PM EDT

Researchers found 26 genes that were expressed only in patients with aggressive forms of lung cancer, a potential means for earlier detection of the illness.

Insomnia Affects Brain's Emotion Regulator, Could Lead to Depression

Insomnia Affects Brain's Emotion Regulator, Could Lead to Depression

By Anthony Rivas | May 22, 2013 11:16 PM EDT

Insomniacs have a higher risk of depression due to their lack of sleep affecting the emotion regulator in their brains' amygdala, a study finds.

Emotional Intimacy in Marriage Can Soften the Effect of Depressed Dad on Kids

Emotional Intimacy in Marriage Can Soften the Effect of Depressed Dad on Kids

By Anthony Rivas | May 22, 2013 09:00 PM EDT

A wife who supports and listens to her depressed husband can have a positive effect on his interactions with his children.

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Scanadu Scout Medical Tricorder: How Tracking Health With Device Could Reduce Medical Bills [VIDEO]

By Ansa Varughese | May 22, 2013 02:18 PM EDT

A new device gaining strong support from potential users reads vitals and sends the data to your smartphone.

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Polish Man Who Lost Face Gives Thumbs Up To Successful, Life-Saving Emergency Face Transplant

By Ansa Varughese | May 22, 2013 12:43 PM EDT

A 33-year-old Polish man underwent emergency full-face transplant after his face was ripped off while operating heavy stone-cutting machinery.

Marker for severe rheumatoid arthritis found

Marker For Aggressive Form Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Found

By Jonathan Weiss | May 22, 2013 02:02 PM EDT

A new finding suggests that hindering a certain destructive enzyme may be the key to treating severe rheumatoid arthritis.

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3-D Printing Saves Baby's Life [VIDEO]

By Nsikan Akpan | May 22, 2013 05:00 PM EDT

3-D printers and quick thinking saved a 2-month-old baby from suffocating.

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Drugs Are My Anti-Drug: Cocaine Addiction Could Be Cured By Promising New Antidote

By Nsikan Akpan | May 22, 2013 12:04 PM EDT

A new study identifies a potential remedy for cocaine addiction, already approved for use in humans, which could expedite clinical trials.

Secondhand Smoke Exposure Makes Kids Aggressive and Anti-Social

Kids Exposed To Secondhand Smoke More Likely To Be Aggressive And Anti-Social

By Anthony Rivas | May 21, 2013 10:04 PM EDT

A new study shows a relationship between secondhand smoke exposure and children's aggression and anti-social behavior by age 10.

Ovarian Cancer

Gold Nanoparticles Uncover Ovarian Cancer Genetics

By Christie Rizk | May 21, 2013 06:28 PM EDT

Researchers have found the mechanism ovarian cancer cells use to avoid toxicity from gold nanoparticles, and have devised a way to get around it.

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Teens Find Deleting Facebook 'Liberating': Pew Study

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 21, 2013 04:45 PM EDT

A new study from the Pew Research Center found that more and more teens are leaving Facebook in favor of social media platforms that are "less drama."

3D Printer

NASA Funds 3D Food Printer: Cartridges With 30-Year Shelf Life Could Eject Food And Limit Waste

By Ansa Varughese | May 21, 2013 03:36 PM EDT

A mechanical engineer was given $125,000 to create a 3D food printer to feed astronauts during voyages.

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DNA Repair Gene BRCA1 Helps Keep Egg Cells Young, May Extend Reproductive Lifespan

By Evan Winchester | May 21, 2013 03:25 PM EDT

A new study finds that repair molecules produced by functional BRCA1, the "breast cancer gene," keep egg cells from self-destructing.

Vitamin C

Mom Was Right: Vitamin C Boosts Antibiotics, Slays TB Bacteria [VIDEO]

By Nsikan Akpan | May 21, 2013 11:54 AM EDT

Scientists make the surprising discovery that vitamin C kills the antibiotic-resistant mycobacteria behind tuberculosis.

First responders search for Moore Tornado Survivors

Moore Tornado Aftereffects: How Crush Syndrome Can Kill Survivors

By Jonathan Weiss | May 21, 2013 11:25 AM EDT

As first responders comb through houses and cars thrown around by gale force winds, there are more dangers to come once survivors are found.

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