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Brain Stimulation Increases Ability to do Math


iStockphoto(OXFORD, England) -- Bad at math? A new study by researchers at Oxford University suggests that applying high-frequency electrical noise to the brain can make you better at math for up to six months following treatment. According to BBC News, 5

Depression May Increase Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women


iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Many people suffer from depression as a complication after suffering a stroke, however, a new study shows that depression may be a risk factor for future strokes.Researchers studied women born between 1946 and 1961, sur

Mental Health Disorders Increasing Among US Children


Jupiterimages/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Over the past ten years, the rate of mental health disorders in American children has been rising, according to a new study.Between 13 and 20 percent of children have experienced a mental disorder, says the study, pub

Men Struggle with Wives' Breast Cancer


Photodisc/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Seventy two hours after Elissa Bantug's mastectomy, she felt broken. She was only 25 years old, but she had lost both breasts and her strawberry blonde hair to cancer. Drainage tubes still hung from her chest to remove ex

Embryo Mini-Movies May Boost IVF Success


iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Mini-movies of growing embryos could help boost the success of in vitro fertilization, a new study found. But the number of women who could benefit from the time-lapse technology is unclear.For the study, British resear

Lessons in Parenting from Around the World


iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- With tiger moms, helicopter parents, and permissive and authoritarian models, parenting styles differ as much in the United States as they do in any country.But can American parents learn something from their counterpar

Survey Says Bedroom Color Can Impact Sleep Quality, Sex Life


iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- How much sleep you get might be at least partially determined by the color of your bedroom.According to a recent survey, bedrooms decorated with more calm colors, like blue, yellow and green, often offer more sleep than

Is Fake Chicken the New Chicken?


Beyond Meat(NEW YORK) -- Fake meat isn’t a new thing, but good fake meat that is almost indistinguishable from real meat could be very big in cleaning up your diet and helping the planet.Beyond Meat, a Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based food company that

Aimee Copeland Gets Bionic Hands


The Copeland Family(NEW YORK) -- Aimee Copeland, the 25-year-old who lost her hands, both feet and her entire right leg to flesh-eating bacteria a year ago, has received two new bionic hands.Copeland spent the week in Ohio at Touch Bionics, where she rece

What Teens Should Expect from Their First Gynecologist Visit


James Woodson/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Visiting a gynecologist for the first time can be awkward and embarrassing for some teens. But the visit is crucial to help them understand their bodies and lay the groundwork for future health and wellness.The Americ

Plus-Size Model Says She Chose to Gain Weight


Goodshoot/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- H&M made headlines last month when it featured plus-size model Jennie Runk in its new swimwear ad campaign.In an industry where swimwear is traditionally modeled by willowy or waifish models, Runk’s appearance i

Great-Grandma, 79, Jumps from Plane


Courtesy of Carolyn Meiselbach(NEW YORK) -- What do you do after you’ve survived six strokes, beat cancer twice and suffered from osteoporosis, arthritis and diabetes?  If you’re 79-year-old Carolyn Meiselbach, you go skydiving.Meiselbach

How Climate Change Could Affect Seasonal Allergies


iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- The changing climate could prove to be very troublesome for allergy sufferers.  Here are some of the possible effects:Attack of Potent PollenIn the past 53 years, carbon dioxide levels have risen globally, approxim

New Details: Angelina Jolie's Doctor Speaks Out About Her Care


ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua/iStockphoto/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) -- Earlier this week, Angelina Jolie revealed that she’d had a preventive double mastectomy, and her doctor credits the actress’s positive attitude and strength for her quick recovery.&

Airport Wheelchair Abuse Hurts the Truly Disabled


iStockphoto/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) -- Are able-bodied people gaming a system set up for people with limited mobility, and thus taking resources away from those in need? An increasing number of air travelers are requesting wheelchairs at Houston-area airports

Healthy 'Balanced' Pizza: Is It Possible?


Jupiterimages/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- In the constant battle of the bulge, pizza would seem to be off-limits. But one British professor of nutrition is aiming to change that with a pizza designed to provide all essential nutrients.Dr. Mike Lean, professor