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Fever mounts as stunning statues found at ancient Greek tomb

Fever mounts as stunning statues found at ancient Greek tomb - Two stunning caryatid statues have been unearthed holding up the entrance to the biggest ancient tomb ever found in Greece, archaeologists said. The two female figures in long-sleeved tunics were found standing guard at the opening to the mysterious Alexander The Great-era tomb near Amphipolis in the Macedonia region of northern Greece. "The left arm of one and the right arm of the other are raised in a symbolic gesture to refuse...

Circumcision's Benefits Outweigh Risks

Circumcision's Benefits Outweigh Risks, Doctors Say - The health benefits of circumcision outweigh the procedure's risks, and the operation should be covered by insurance, according to new recommendations from an influential group of doctors. The recommendations, released today (Aug. 27) by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), say the procedure's benefits include reducing the risks of HIV infection, urinary tract infection and penile cancer. But the AAP also says the benefits of circumcision...

Circumcision's Benefits Outweigh Risks

Evocative images released on Anzac Day show Allied troops contemplating the ridges they would die in droves failing to capture

Ghosts of Gallipoli: Evocative images released on Anzac Day show Allied troops contemplating the ridges they would die in droves failing to capture - Turkey mission was first major military action by Australia and New Zealand during the First World War in 1915 - Gallipoli was a disastrous mission to help the Russians which saw Allies lose 214,000 men - and Australia 8,000 - Anzac Cove became focal point for Australian pride after Anzacs were based there for eight months during...

Psychological effects of bullying can last years

Psychological effects of bullying can last years - Kids who were bullied and acted as bullies themselves were at higher risk for depression, anxiety and panic disorder years down the line, in a new study. Researchers have known that bullying can take a psychological toll on both bullies and victims, but it's been unclear just how long those effects would last. One report published earlier this month found bullying targeting lesbian, gay and bisexual youth contributed...

Can Hormone Therapy Stave Off Alzheimer's?

Can Hormone Therapy Stave Off Alzheimer's? - Women who carry a well-known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease showed signs of more rapid aging in their body's cells than women who didn't have it, according to a new study. The study, by researchers at Harvard and Stanford universities, may be a "critical link in our understanding of the role that APOE-e4 plays in the development of the disease," said Elizabeth Edgerly, chief program officer for the Northern California and Northern...

Why Insomnia Increases Suicide Risk

Why Insomnia Increases Suicide Risk - Nightmares and unhealthy beliefs about sleep may increase the risk of suicide in people who are depressed, a new study suggests. The findings reaffirm earlier research linking sleep problems to an increased risk of suicide, and suggest which symptoms doctors might want to target with treatment to reduce that risk, the researchers said. Unhealthy beliefs about sleep can take several forms: for example, the thought that a poor night's sleep...