Scientists Develop “Intelligent Pill”

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Scientists have developed a device they call the intelligent pill, or “iPill”. No, it doesn’t make you smarter. This pill is actually designed to release medication to specific areas of the body.

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Taking a Walk Could Stop Chocolate Cravings

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Researchers have found that taking a brisk fifteen-minute walk could reduce cravings for chocolate.

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Text Messaging May Prevent Teens From Gaining Weight

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Text messaging has become a way of life for many people. While many say text messaging can kill, especially if texting while driving, a new study says that sending text messages may help fight off a child’s chance at becoming obese or overweight later in life by monitoring and modifying their own behaviors now.

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Study Finds Obese Children Have Aged Arteries

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New research has shown that obese children have arteries of a 45-year old.

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Intel Corp. Releases New Home Medical Monitor

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Intel Corp., the world’s biggest computer chip maker, recently released the Intel Health Guide, a medical monitor for patients with chronic health problems.

Study Finds Obese Women More Impulsive

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A new study conducted by researchers in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Psychology has found that obese women tend to have weaker impulse control than normal-weight women.

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Scientists Create Beer That Could Extend Life

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Beer drinkers might actually have something to celebrate about. Scientists at Rice University have created a beer that could extend your life.

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Study Shows Headphones Could Interfere With Pacemakers

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While many people enjoy music from their MP3 players or iPods, a new study says that people with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators should be careful where they store their headphones.

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Study Shows Bullies Enjoy Seeing Others in Pain

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A study was done on aggressive teenagers and shows that they may actually enjoy inflicting pain on others.

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Testosterone Patch May Restore Sex Drive in Women

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Are you a woman who has a lowered sexual desire? Australian researchers say that a testosterone patch may significantly improve low libidos in older women.

However, there are side effects.

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Migraines May Lower Risk of Breast Cancer

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A new study has found that women with a history of migraines have a significantly lower risk of breast cancer.

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Children Living with Smokers More Likely to be Hungry

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Researchers at the New York University School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital Center found that children living with adult smokers are more likely to be underfed.

Experimental Drug Tricks Body Into Losing Weight

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A new synthetic drug has been tested and might help a dieter’s dreams come true. This new drug may keep extra weight off, even while on a high-fat diet.

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Blue-Enriched Lights May Stop Drowsiness at Work

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Have you ever gone into work and just felt sleepy the whole day and couldn’t get going? Well, lighting may play a big part in your drowsiness.

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New “Liquid Smoking” Drink Promises Instant High for Smokers

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A company has created a drink that claims to have the same effect as smoking cigarettes.

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New Purple Tomato Could Help Fight Cancer

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Researchers at the John Innes Centre in Norwich have created a genetically modified purple tomato that could be used to help fight cancer.

Scientists Able to Erase Memories in Mice

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Remember those movies that show devices used to erase the mind? Well, now researchers may be one step closer to that process. Scientists have now been able to remove certain memories from mice.

Drinking Coffee May Shrink a Woman's Breasts

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A new study shows that drinking three cups of coffee a day may shrink a woman’s breasts.

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Study Claims Smarter Men Have Healthier Sperm

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People say that men don’t often think with the head on their shoulders. Well, those people may be right as a new study shows that smarter men have healthier sperm.

New Device Aids in Breast Cancer Detection

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To coincide with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Avie Products has launched a new electronic waterproof device named “Cue” that mainly functions as a breast self-exam reminder.