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stroke therapy
May 14, 2015 08:09 PM EDT

Stroke Risk Twice As High In Those With Depression

New findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association show how adults who suffer from chronic depression are at a much higher risk of stroke than those who are not depressed.

'Handshake' a New Tool to Measure Speed of Aging
May 14, 2015 07:47 PM EDT

Could The Firmness Of Your Handshake Say Something About Your Health?

New findings published in the journal Lancet show that a handshake's strength or weakness could also potentially show your level of health.

Fast Food
May 14, 2015 07:33 PM EDT

Could Our Dining Partner Ultimately Influence How Much We Eat?

New findings published in the journal Social Influence show that how much food we consume may ultimately influence who we're eating with.

Cellular debris
May 14, 2015 07:05 PM EDT

New Breakthrough In Lupus Treatments

Researchers at Monash University have discovered revolutionary treatments to help those dealing with lupus save thousands of people each year from serious illness or death caused by secondary infections.

cancer
May 14, 2015 06:56 PM EDT

Could Unemployment Increase The Risk Of Prostate Cancer?

New research suggests that unemployment is linked to prostate cancer deaths. Findings published in ecancermedicalscience Researchers at the Jonathan Watkins of King's College London, London, UK, found that unemployed was associated with significant increases in prostate cancer mortality.

Playing on your smartphone can help anxiety.
May 14, 2015 06:49 PM EDT

Bragging May Bring You Down, New Study Shows

Bragging isn't always the most positive personal attribute. Not only that, but it could also be self-destructive in its own right, as well. New findings published in the journal Psycholgoical Science shows that even a humble brag could be going against positivity.

Red Blood Cells
May 14, 2015 09:37 AM EDT

New Age of Genome Editing May Lead to a Cure for Sickle Cell Anemia

A new age of genome editing could lead to a cure for sickle cell anemia.

Child and Parents
May 14, 2015 09:19 AM EDT

Where the Happiest Children in the World Live

Where do the happiest children in the world live? Scientists have surveyed 50,000 children in 15 countries to better understand their satisfaction with life and their well-being.

Marijuana
May 14, 2015 09:05 AM EDT

Medical Marijuana Pills May Not Treat the Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia

Medical marijuana pills may unfortunately not help treat the behavioral symptoms of dementia.

Trap-Jaw Ants
May 14, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Watch How These Ants Use Their Powerful Mandibles to Escape the Jaws of Death (VIDEO)

How do ants increase their chances of survival? They use their jaws. Scientists have discovered that some species of trap-jaw ants use their spring-loaded mandibles to hurl themselves out of harm's way.

Ancient Skeleton
May 14, 2015 08:35 AM EDT

Ancient Skeleton Reveals How Leprosy Spread from Scandinavia to Great Britain

An ancient skeleton is telling archaeologists how leprosy spread across the world. They've discovered remains that suggest that leprosy may have travelled to Britain from Scandinavia.

Superflares
May 14, 2015 07:47 AM EDT

Superflare Stars with Massive Starspots Spotted with Kepler

Sun-like "superflare" stars were first seen with the Kepler Space Telescope. Now, astronomers have taken a closer look at these stars and have discovered that stars with large starspots can, indeed, experience superflares.

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