January 24, 2012: Lack of ZZZs May Fuel Appetite
Not getting enough sleep may lead to weight gain over time, researchers say

January 19, 2012: Narrowed Artery Condition Often Goes Undiagnosed: Study
Fibrous tissue disorder raises risks for high blood pressure, stroke and aneurysm

January 04, 2012: MRI Scans Show Brain Changes in Kids With Schizophrenia
Progressive loss of gray matter linked to worse prognosis for young patients, researchers say

December 13, 2011: 'Ecstasy' May Cause Long-Term Changes in Brain Chemistry
Lower levels of serotonin found in women who had used 'rave' drug up to two years earlier

December 09, 2011: Can Chewing Gum Boost Exam Scores?
Study also finds that chewing throughout exam could backfire

November 10, 2011: Cave Art Accurately Depicted Horses of Different Colors
DNA evidence proves that 'leopard-spotted' horses in ancient paintings existed, report says

October 24, 2011: Could Airway Abnormality Point to Autism?
Researcher noticed difference in lung structure of children with autism spectrum disorder

October 19, 2011: More Facebook Friends, More Gray Matter in Brain?
Finding could explain why some people are more social than others, researchers say

October 11, 2011: Study Suggests Origins of Pregnancy-Linked High Blood Pressure
Father's cells inside the placenta trick mother's immune system, research says

September 15, 2011: Problem Drinking Linked to Brain Damage
It damages very areas critical to quitting drinking, research shows

September 08, 2011: New X-Rays Offer Clues on Evolution of the Human Brain
Shape of ancient fossil consistent with gradual reorganization in frontal brain, researchers say

September 02, 2011: Brain Scans Show Distinct Traits in Kids With Autism: Study
Gray matter is organized differently, researchers find

August 29, 2011: Is Shape of CEO's Face a Measure of Power?
Width-height ratio has a bearing on company's performance, researchers claim

August 28, 2011: Sweet Sparrow Songs May Actually Be Shouting Matches
Older male birds most likely to engage in aggressive song-sharing bouts, study shows

August 24, 2011: Sophisticated Scan May Spot Seeds of Alzheimer's Risk
Finding could be important when treatments become available, experts say

August 23, 2011: Boys Mature Sexually Earlier Than Ever Before: Study
For males, 'being 18 today is like being 22 in 1800,' researcher says

August 19, 2011: Moms' Depression Affects Kids' Brain Structure, Scans Show
Brain area tied to emotions larger in children of mothers with lifelong symptoms of depression

August 10, 2011: Human Cells Used to Make Replacement Anal Sphincters in Mice
Goal is to one day use patient's own cells to build implant for those with incontinence, scientists say

August 05, 2011: Scientists Take Navel-Gazing to New Level
Belly button project finds most of bacteria living on skin there are good guys

August 05, 2011: Need a New Hip? Someday You May Grow Your Own
Researchers say biological joints now in development could supplant today's artificial ones

August 04, 2011: Gene Mutation Can Leave People Without Fingerprints
Study of Swiss family with skin-specific version of gene sheds light on rare condition

July 29, 2011: Some Ethnic Groups More Vulnerable to Dangerous Fat
South Asians tend to store fat around organs, raising coronary artery disease risk, study finds

July 27, 2011: Greater Breast Density May Raise Cancer Risk
Researchers pinpoint certain traits that play role in tumor aggressiveness

July 22, 2011: Dolphins' Superior Ability to Heal May Help Humans
Understanding how they thwart pain, resist infection may advance field of wound treatment, researcher says

July 22, 2011: Ancient Footprints Reveal Earliest Signs of Human-Like Gait
Trails found in Tanzania suggest fully upright walking began nearly 4 million years ago

July 19, 2011: Does Meditation Boost Brain Health?
Less brain shrinkage, stronger connections seen in long-term practitioners, study finds

July 13, 2011: Low 'Empathy' Response in Brain Might Point to Autism Gene
Siblings of patients have similar reduced brain activity when viewing others' emotions, scans show

June 30, 2011: Group-Think Can Influence Your Memory, Research Shows
Study probes science of false memories, finds brain scans show regions that activate in groups

June 22, 2011: Poor Brain 'Sync' a Possible Sign of Autism
Inability of right and left hemispheres to communicate might be early marker, researchers say

June 20, 2011: Men's Waistlines Could Be Key to Health
40 inches put most men in risk zone for serious illnesses, experts say

June 10, 2011: Brain Scan Spots Differences in Tots With ADHD Symptoms
Researchers suggest earlier diagnosis of behavioral disorder could lead to better outcomes for kids

June 08, 2011: Regular Exercise May Benefit the Brain as Well as the Body
Long-term aerobic activity helps preserve white matter needed for key brain functions, study finds

June 07, 2011: Right Side of Heart Linked to Lung Diseases, Study Finds
Findings could aid diagnosis of cardiopulmonary problems, researchers say

May 27, 2011: Body Size May Influence How People View the World
Shorter folks perceive a bigger place than tall people do, study finds

May 26, 2011: Speed, Size Predict Teen Football Players' Rankings
On average, highly recruited high schoolers' 40-yard sprint time was 0.08 seconds faster

May 19, 2011: Punches Land Harder When Delivered From Above: Study
Findings may help explain why early humans developed the ability to stand -- and fight -- upright

May 10, 2011: Ring Finger Length Linked to ALS, Study Suggests
But whether this has any effect on risk of 'Lou Gehrig's disease' is unknown, researchers say

May 06, 2011: Single Gene Linked to Evolution of Human Brain
Study sheds light on development of brain's cerebral cortex, key to many high-level functions

May 02, 2011: Location of Body Fat May Predict Stiff Arteries: Study
Arterial stiffness tied to plaque buildup that can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke

April 29, 2011: Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Obesity in Kids
Fat accumulates as concentrations of the nutrient fall, and these changes differ by race, study finds

April 28, 2011: Tall, Obese Men More Prone to Leg Clots: Study
Added height and weight upped risk for women, but not as much, researchers say

April 28, 2011: Shared Social Status Boosts Brain Activity, Research Shows
Area tied to 'values' lights up when dealing with those in similar socioeconomic circumstances

April 21, 2011: When Size Matters, Men Can Turn to Penile Extenders: Study
Technique is non-invasive, effective, researchers claim

April 20, 2011: Couch-Potato Kids: It Shows in Their Eyes, Researchers Say
Excess screen time, low physical activity linked to narrow retinal vessels, predicting poor heart health

April 15, 2011: Inability to Spot Lies, Sarcasm May Warn of Dementia
Finding could help improve diagnosis, treatment, researchers say

April 13, 2011: Scientists Complete Detailed Map of Human Brain
It shows 1,000 anatomical sites, myriad of genetic details, researchers say

March 25, 2011: Primary Care Docs Often Overlook Short Stature in Girls
Boys more likely to be checked for a medical cause for height deficiency, study finds

March 18, 2011: Chemistry of Mosquito Sex May Hold Key to Disease Control
Source of yellow fever, dengue targeted in search for insect 'birth control'

March 04, 2011: Can Crotch Length Predict Sperm Strength?
Men below the median are 7 times more likely to have sperm in the subfertile range, study says

February 10, 2011: Fossil Suggests Humans Walked Upright 3 Million Years Ago
Foot bone shows permanent arch, much like modern humans, experts say