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Graffiti on the wall of the maternity ward in a public hospital, Hospital Alvarez, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Argentine Court Allows For Abortion In Cases Of Rape

The judges clarified that their decision did not necessarily reflect a desire to make all abortions legal.

Diet For Super Sperm? Cut Saturated Fat, Up Omega-3 Intake: Study

BMI Unreliable: U.S. Obesity Rate Higher Than Previously Thought

A higher intake of saturated fat damages the quality of men's sperm, according to a new study published in the online journal Human Reproduction.

Zombie Nutrition: 5 Brainy Foods To Add To Your Diet

Are you a health nut and zombie fanatic? Believe it or not the two go limb in limb. Very similar to the human food pyramid, the zombie food pyramid was designed to help those get the proper nutrients and right amount of calories needed to maintain a healthy diet. Brains are the most important food group of the zombie food pyramid, so what foods as humans can we eat to help boost our brain?

How Meat Eating Contributed To Human’s Spread Across The Globe

Red Meat: More Support For Passing

People who eat a lot of red meat are more likely to die at any given time than those who go light on the burgers and hot dogs, a new study suggests.

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Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Linked to Illness: 3 Important Questions Answered

Since 2007 the FDA has been warning pet owners about products that have been causing dogs to become ill. The administration discovered that the number of complaints against a chicken jerky dog-treat product from China was once again rising in 2011. In their third caution since 2007, the FDA is continuing to investigate the illnesses as well as the origins. The FDA does acknowledge that not all of the reported illnesses may stem from the consumption of chicken jerky.

Woolly Mammoth Clone: Can Russian, South Korean Scientists Resurrect Extinct Ice Age Beast?

The woolly mammoth has not roamed the earth for over 10,000 years, but scientists in Russia and South Korea are hoping to change that after agreeing to collaborate on a project to clone the extinct Ice Age beast.

Wolly Mammoth Clone, Korean, Russian Scientists Announce Plans

Wolly mammoths last roamed the Earth 10,000 years ago, but a team of Korean and Russian scientists announced their plan to bring the giant mammal back to life, like the fictional 1993 film that brought back dinosaurs.

$330,000 Burger Made Of Test Tube Meat, Expected In October

Burger aficionados will be able to sink their teeth into a $330,000 burger by October, if researchers have their way

State Health Insurance Exchange Rules Released By Obama Administration

The White House on Monday released guidelines for the state health insurance marketplaces that are vital to the U.S. health care reform law.

Red Meat: How To Fight The Silent Killer

Will eating red meat today lead to an early grave tomorrow? While it’s a known fact that eating read meat can lead to heart disease and diabetes, researchers have now discovered that consuming it can significantly increase risk of death. How can red meat eaters fight back from the harm done to their bodies?

Seeking The Roots Of A US Soldier's Shooting Rampage

In the search for an explanation of why a U.S. soldier left his base in Afghanistan at night and killed 16 civilians in their homes, some experts have raised the possibility that mental illness or a brain injury played a role in the massacre.

iPhone, iPad App Launched to Help Autistic Children

The application employs Discrete Trial Teaching, a method of breaking skills into the smallest possible steps, and imitates an actual one-one-one instructional session with a therapist. It teaches the kid each step intensively until it is mastered.

Self-Exploding Antarctic Iceberg Strikes Fear in Tourists (Photos + Video)

The terrifying scene of a self-destructing Antarctic iceberg has been captured by tourists.

Smartphones Beat Paper On Disease Monitoring, Cost: CDC Study

Using smartphones is cheaper and more effective than using paper surveys to monitor diseases in the developing world, according to a new study by Kenyan researchers with the Centers for Disease Control.

Responding to Anti-Abortion Bills, Democrats Offer Satirical Measures Regulating Men's Sexuality

In a year where the nation's reproductive health debate was iconically symbolized by the U.S. Congress all-male contraception panel, female lawmakers are shooting back with their own proposals.

Medically-Prescribed Heroin Reduces Addiction Treatment Costs, Study

The fight against drugs got a little more interesting after a Canadian research group found that prescribing heroin to junkies may be more cost effective than standard methadone treatments.

Chemotherapy Side Effects Could Be Reduced, Research

Chemotherapy - a grueling treatment of cancer-busting chemicals - could become less toxic for patients based on new research into how cells shuttle the drugs inside.

Circumcision Tied To Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

Circumcised men may have a slightly lower risk of developing prostate cancer than those who still have their foreskin, according to a new study.

Arsenic Testing Has Proved Organic Baby Formula is Safe, Claims Nature's One

The new findings from independent laboratory tests refute the allegation of high arsenic presence in Nature's One baby formula.

Toxic Flame Retardants in Children's Products: New York Bans TCEP

New York state has banned TCEP, a toxic flame retardant chemical. The ban comes at a time when the use of toxic flame retardant chemicals in children's products is raising serious safety concerns.Many other states are expected to follow New York and ban TCEP.

Kids’ Breathing Difficulties During Sleep Lead to Behavioral Problems: Study

Children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) or abnormal breathing during their sleep can develop serious behavioral difficulties such as hyperactivity, aggressiveness, emotional symptoms and peer relationship difficulties, says a new study.

Nearly 14-Pound Baby Boy Jayden Sigler Born To Cynthia Sigler: 'How'd He Fit?'

Cynthia Sigler, a Southern California woman, knew for months that she was going to have a big baby but she never expected a nearly 14-pound baby boy she has named Jayden. When Jayden Sigler was delivered by c-section on Thursday, he weighed in at 13 pounds, 14 ounces and was a healthy baby, the North County Times reported.

Daylight Savings Time 2012: Should The U.S. Get Rid Of DST? [POLL]

Daylight Saving Time 2012: When And Where To Change Your Clocks

Springtime has arrived in most American States, and clocks will be going forward one hour at 2 a.m local time, on Sunday.

Daylight Saving Time Causes Sleep Deprivation

Daylight Saving Time 2012: 3 Possible Risks To Your Health

Daylight saving time will begin Sunday at 2:00 a.m., stripping sleepers of an hour of precious and much-needed time. While many people feel inconvenienced by the loss of sleep, the effects of losing an hour can be more extreme than just being grouchy.

The vision and eye health problems in infants

Infants Not Getting Proper Eye Consultation: Survey

Majority of parents in the U.S. are neglecting an early eye check-up of their infants, the American Optometric Association's (AOA) 2011 American Eye-Q survey has revealed.

Researchers to Study Health Effect of Newborn Screening

Researchers at the University of Michigan are planning a study to find out the long-term health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of newborn screening. The study will be based on three deadly diseases -Krabbe disease, Pompe disease and Phenylketonuria (PKU).

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