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An ongoing investigation of cardiovascular health found that a range of health risks, from smoking to diabetes, can over time cause the brain to lose mass and executive function.

Human-animal hybrids have existed only in our imagination fueled by vivid mythological creatures, most popular being the mermaids and the centaurs. So when scientists showed an active interest in mixing human and animal genes, mainly to mass produce vital hormones like insulin, and drugs and organs suitable for organ transplantations, it was interpreted widely as an attempt to create monsters which could be half-human-half-animal. Thus the term Para-human became popular as an informal reference ...

Kaylee Halko who was diagnosed with Progeria, a genetic condition that makes children grow old ten times faster, is raising money along with her family to support a fundraiser for the Progeria Research Foundation at the Maumee Festival.

What to expect from Jurgen Klinsmann as head coach

Those elder women who have had menopause or their ovaries removed are not at the risk of contracting diabetes, reveals a new study.

The confessed killer of 76 people in Friday's bomb and gun attacks in Norway described Japan as a model country in a document he distributed on the Internet, praising it for shying away from multiculturalism, Kyodo news agency reported.

Anders Behring Breivik, the gunman who murdered scores of people in Norway in two separate deadly attacks, looked to Japan as a ?model country.?

GE chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt had big shoes to fill in following Jack Welch as the company's leader. He's faced stiff challenges, but he's reshaping the company and starting to win.

For years now, America has been spending more money than we take in. The result is that we have too much debt on our nation's credit card - debt that will ultimately weaken our economy, lead to higher interest rates for all Americans, and leave us unable to invest in things like education, or protect vital programs like Medicare. Presdient Barack Obama said

The 'Gang of Six' senators have a lot riding on their shoulders: They may hold the power to save the United States from default.

The 42-year-old actress and former Friends star has been managing to look young with almost no bothersome wrinkles on her face. She has admitted to using Botox but says that she hated its hard effect.

Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia that becomes progressively worse over time, is the second-most feared disease, said U.S. and European researches Wednesday. The most feared disease?

The 'Gang of Six' Senators may hold the power to save the U.S. from default.

The U.S. Government borrowing authority ends on August 2. A failure by Democrats and Republicans to reach a deal on the debt ceiling could result in an event most economists for decades thought was unfathomable -- a default by the largest and most technologically advanced economy in the world.

So far, 2011 has proven the year of the Android with exciting new smartphones powered by the Android operating system hitting the market. However, considering the prospect of a feature-loaded iPhone 5 and Apple's key patent victories, questions have been raised on whether the iPhone will end up stealing the show.

A new research done by Australian scientists has shown that early signs of Alzheimer's can be detected by a simple eye test as well as falls. This study can prove to be a breakthrough in non-invasive method of Alzheimer's detection.

The year 2011 has been 'the year of Android' so far with exciting new smartphones powered by the Android operating system hitting the market. However, considering the prospect of a feature-loaded iPhone 5 and Apple's key patent victories, questions have been raised on whether the year 2011 will remain 'the year of Android', or iPhone will steal the show at the end.

A recent study, performed on mice, published in the July issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that grape seed polyphenols - a natural antioxidant - may help prevent the development or delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

MacMillan stated that only ten years ago, only about one-third of the population was destined to develop cancer.

Carl Icahn's takeover bid for Clorox (CLX) is yet another deft move for the aging businessman.

Former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens has been set free in a mistrial, for now. But the baseball great faces another life sentence -- no Hall of Fame induction.