Upending a long-standing belief held by evolutionary scientists, a new paper suggests that social animals have no bigger brains than solitary ones

The remaining Dionne Quintuplets turn 75 on May 28. What is it about multiple births -- quintuplets, sextuplets and now octuplets -- that we find so fascinating?

In many countries, pregnant women still battle inadequate care and malnutrition. Not so in the U.S., where physicians' greater concern is obese and overweight moms-to-be

A new study suggests that using multimedia efforts to inform patients of their options leads to better decisions about end-of-life care

Scientists at a biotech firm in Massachusetts have discovered a way to create stem cells without embryos, viruses or genes, which makes them the first cells safe enough for human use

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows that Asia's growing number of diabetics are relatively young and thin

Ultra-marathoner Chris McDougall, author of Born to Run talks to TIME about extreme long-distance runs, Mexico's Tarahumara people and what he thinks about those who say they don't like to jog

A new study finds that Whether or not anyone's watching, a TV switched on within earshot limits communication between babies and parents

At-home drug overdose reversal kits using the drug naloxone are being distributed to drug users in more than 15 states. Are they a good idea?

A new study suggests that using Web-based therapy can help insomniacs sleep

Already known as the most highly-awarded producer of California extra virgin olive oil, The Olive Press once again earned high accolades and awards at the prestigious 2009 Yolo County Fair Olive Oil Competition held in April, with an impressive 15

By Beverly Burmeier,Poor soil, high temperatures, and low water levels are all plentiful in central Texas. Not the usual growing conditions for a food crop, this combination just happens to be perfect for olive trees. So Jack Dougherty, former president

By Jeremy Smith & Anthony Barker,European Union regulators suggested granting olive oil producers subsidies for private storage from as early as June as a way to prevent more price falls, the European Commission said on Monday.The Commission's proposal, to be

The Australian olive oil industry is teaming up with the United States to develop a new set of international olive oil standards.Dr Rodney Mailer, from the Australian Oils Research Laboratory, says the European International Olive Council's standards are too restrictive

A Toronto-area food importer and distributor has been fined for importing an olive/sunflower oil blend labelled as "extra virgin olive oil" in 2006.Jan K. Overweel Ltd., which markets the Emma, Casa Italia and Cortina Foods brands and other imported products,

Britons with a taste for Mediterranean-style cooking are spending record amounts on olive oil.Sales have topped £150million a year for the first time. That is double the amount sold eight years ago and significantly more than the £90million spent on

Presentation of the 2009 edition of Olio Capitale, an Italian event exclusively dedicated to Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Related Posts:Harvesting and Production of Olive Oil in Aurigo, Liguria - ItalyArnaque sur l'huile d'oliveTasting Sicilian Olive OilSpain: Adulterated olive oil warning in

Because North Dakota Department of Health surveillance indicates that the new H1N1 influenza virus, also known as swine flu, is established in Ward County and being transmitted from person to person, the Department of Health will conduct laboratory testing only

Citalopram, a medication commonly prescribed to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), was no more effective than a placebo at reducing repetitive behaviors, according to researchers funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and other NIH institutes. The

The Illinois Department of Insurance highlighted the new Young Adult Dependent Coverage Law, effective June 1st, that allows dependent young adults up to age 26—and age 30 for military veterans—to be added to a parent's health insurance coverage."Young adults, working