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Gay and Bisexual Teenagers Use Steroids To Bulk Up
Apr 17, 2015 08:32 AM EDT

Walking Helps Raise Survival Rates In Patients With Prostate Cancer

Statistics show that about 22 percent of men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Yet new findings published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice show that a regular walking regimen can help to significantly improve survival outcomes.

Galaxy
Apr 17, 2015 08:31 AM EDT

How Massive, Elliptical Galaxies Die from the Inside-Out

Giant galaxies may actually die from the inside out. Astronomers have shown for the first time how star formation in "dead" galaxies sputtered out billions of years ago.

Skull Bowl
Apr 17, 2015 08:13 AM EDT

Our Ancient Human Ancestors Were Cannibals for Ritual Burial Practices

Our ancient human ancestors may have been cannibals.

Plant Leaf
Apr 17, 2015 07:33 AM EDT

New Artificial Photosynthesis System with Nanowires May Change the Energy Industry

There have been some major advances in artificial photosynthesis.

Ceres
Apr 17, 2015 07:00 AM EDT

Dawn Spacecraft Captures Stunning New Color Image of Ceres

NASA's Dawn spacecraft has captured a startling new color map of the dwarf planet Ceres.

Octopus
Apr 17, 2015 06:41 AM EDT

How the Octopus Keeps its Eight Arms Untangled When Crawling (VIDEO)

Scientists have made the first ever kinematic analysis of octopus arm coordination to figure out how these animals manage to stay untangled.

Soda
Apr 16, 2015 11:47 PM EDT

Could Sugary Beverages Reduce Stress Hormones In Women?

New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism are looking at things from a bit of a different perspective. Could drinking sugary beverages suppress cortisol, a hormone that's linked to both stress and weight gain, in the brain?

Puppy
Apr 16, 2015 05:43 PM EDT

Puppy Love: Oxytocin Plays A Part In Our Role With 'Man's Best Friend'

And they called it, puppy love.

syrup
Apr 16, 2015 05:28 PM EDT

Could Maple Syrup Fight Infection? New Study Investigates

New research published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology suggests that maple syrup makes disease-causing bacteria more suceptible to antibiotics.

mushrooms
Apr 16, 2015 05:18 PM EDT

The Power Of Shiitake Mushrooms: Could They Boost Immunity?

Previous studies have touted the powers of mushrooms. Now, researchers at the University of Florida have found that shiitake mushrooms can increase immunity.

ballet
Apr 16, 2015 04:58 PM EDT

The 'Dance' Of Movement: There's A Bit Of Repetition To Avoiding Collision

Ever wonder how we walk between others without running into each other?

Skulls
Apr 16, 2015 04:36 PM EDT

Here's Why We Have Chins And Archaic Humans Didn't

New findings published in the Journal of Anatomy examines how this detail is not linked to mechanical features like chewing, but rather, hormonal levels that occurred, perhaps, as we grew into more communicative individuals in society.

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