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Breast Cancer: Dense Breasts a Risk Factor in Younger Women
By Jennifer Broderick | Dec 04, 2013 01:49 PM EST
Younger women with denser breasts boast relatively higher risk of developing breast cancer, reported MedPage Today.
Fear Dictates Why Men and Women Remain in Bad Relationships, Study Reveals
By Jennifer Broderick | Dec 04, 2013 01:30 PM EST
"It's better to be alone than unhappy!" so goes the saying. But a group of researchers at the University of Toronto found that exactly the opposite is actually the case for most people.
Jay Z Goes Vegan for His Birthday; Beyonce Joins
By Jennifer Broderick | Dec 04, 2013 01:00 PM EST
Jay Z is going vegan as a self-inflicted present for his 44th birthday.
Killer Dinosaur Older than T Rex Discovered in Utah, Roamed Earth 100 Million Years Ago
By Jennifer Broderick | Nov 22, 2013 09:38 PM EST
The tyrannosaurs or T. rex as its commonly called, has been well known for being a massive carnivorous dinosaur that walked the Earth some 98 million years ago. It even debuted in Jurassic Park, striking fear wherever he went. Now a new discovery has been made of a killer dinosaur that roamed in what is now Utah some 100 million years ago.
World's Oldest Wine Dating Back to 1700 BC Found in Israel
By Jennifer Broderick | Nov 22, 2013 11:40 AM EST
Archaeologists have found what they believe is the world's oldest wine in possibly one of the oldest known wine cellars in what is now present-day Israel.
Moderate Exercise May Help Pregnant Women Kick the Habit
By Jennifer Broderick | Nov 22, 2013 09:09 AM EST
Pregnancy is usually a joyful time, fill of expectation and longing. However, for pregnant women who smoked before becoming pregnant, it may prove to be a difficult time as they try to cut their nicotine cravings for the sake of their unborn child.
Men Have Bigger Noses than Women Because on of Increased Muscle, Study Finds
By Jennifer Broderick | Nov 19, 2013 02:11 AM EST
Ever wondered why men's noses are larger than women's? Researchers learnt it's due to the fact men have more muscle, resulting in larger noses to breathe in more oxygen.
NASA's MAVEN Lifts off to Mars to Learn What Happened to Mars Atmosphere
By Jennifer Broderick | Nov 18, 2013 08:09 PM EST
NASA's latest rocket is MAVEN which soared into space from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Monday at 1:28 p.m. ET with the purpose of discovering exactly what happened to Mar's planetary evolution.
NASA's MAVEN Hopes to Find What Happened on Mars
By Jennifer Broderick | Nov 17, 2013 12:16 PM EST
NASA is launching a new spacecraft called MAVEN, which stands for Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution, in a bid to analyze the red planet's upper atmosphere for traces of life.
Ancient DNA Reveals Dogs Were First Domesticated in Europe
By Jennifer Broderick | Nov 15, 2013 10:52 PM EST
A new study on prehistoric DNA of dogs suggests that our canine-loving friends were first domesticated in Europe. The new research, based on a genetic analysis of ancient and modern dog and wolf samples, points to a European origin at least 18,000 years ago.
Amazing Photo Taken by NASA of Earth and Saturn
By Jennifer Broderick | Nov 13, 2013 09:42 PM EST
NASA released a natural-color image of Saturn taken from space on Tuesday. The photo is the first in which Saturn, its moons and rings, and Earth, Venus and Mars all are visible.
Scientists Create New and Improved 'Invisibility' Coat
By Jennifer Broderick | Nov 13, 2013 02:50 AM EST
The invisibility cloak may be just around the corner. Researchers at the University of Texas in Austin have developed a new type of "active" invisibility cloak that could operate over a broad range of frequencies.
Fireball That Crossed California Sky Was a Meteor, Scientists Say
By Jennifer Broderick | Nov 07, 2013 08:37 PM EST
A strange fireball crossed the California skies, from Santa Barbara to San Diego, reported ABC News.
Mysterious Six-Tailed Asteroid Is a Dying Asteroid, Scientists Say
By Jennifer Broderick | Nov 07, 2013 08:03 PM EST
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured stunning pictures of a mysterious asteroid which -- of all things -- seems to have multiple rotating tails.
Russian Meteor is a 'Wake-Up Call' For the Rest of the World, Scientist Says
By Jennifer Broderick | Nov 06, 2013 09:12 PM EST
An enormous meteor that exploded over Russia in February that injured more than 1,200 people, was a "wake-up call" to Earth, scientists have warned.

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A Millennial's Guide to Burning Calories over the Winter Holiday

Although there are some months left before having to worry about your beach body again, this doesn't mean you are allowed to indulge yourself in endless nights out, partying, drinking, and satisfying your munchies with pizza leftovers and burgers. Yes, the holiday season unofficially started right after Halloween, with most retailers switching pumpkins for Christmas tree decorations, tinsel, and sparkle. America's famous pumpkin spice latte was already replaced with a cup of hot cocoa or delicious mulled wine, while Christmas markets lure you with their wide selection of decorations, homemade goodies, and unique presents for your family. Although December is the month when most of us feel weak against the constant temptations, there are still various easy ways to get through the season without gaining more than a few pounds. Here is how to stay in shape and have fun with your best friends or family at the same time, the winter holiday edition.