Socializing Tied to Sleep Deprivation in Extroverts
TUESDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Extroverts are more
vulnerable to the effects of sleep deprivation after they've had lots of
social activity than after they've been alone, researchers have found.
Gaining weight? Stress may not be main culprit
Stressed and gaining weight? The stress -- and the exercise-slacking or chocolate-munching it breeds -- may actually not be the main culprit.
Cell-destroying protein to boost cancer fight: scientists
Australian and British scientists have uncovered a "death" protein that destroys rogue cells in what could be breakthrough for the fight against cancer, malaria and diabetes, researchers said Monday.
Plague came from China: scientists
The first outbreak of plague occurred in China more than 2,600 years ago before reaching Europe via Central Asia's "Silk Road" trade route, according to a study of the disease's DNA signature.
Drug experts say alcohol worse than crack or heroin
Alcohol is a more dangerous drug than both crack and heroin when the combined harms to the user and to others are assessed, British scientists said Monday.
New dioxin rules might force more cleanups
The government has spent many millions of dollars in recent decades cleaning up sites contaminated with dioxin and, in extreme cases, relocating residents of entire neighborhoods tainted by the toxin.
Study finds gene links to common lymphoma cancer
Scientists have found three new gene variations linked to the development of Hodgkin lymphoma, one of the most common cancers in young adults, and say the findings should help in the development of better treatments.
Contraception could be free under health care law
Fifty years after the pill, another birth control revolution may be on the horizon: free contraception for women in the U.S., thanks to the new health care law.
Bayer, J&J's blood pill shows mass-market promise
A new stroke prevention drug developed by Bayer and Johnson & Johnson proved a safe alternative to the standard treatment, lifting their chances of entering a $12 billion plus market, the German drug company said.
Study: Alcohol more lethal than heroin, cocaine
Alcohol is more dangerous than illegal drugs like heroin and crack cocaine, according to a new study.
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