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Antibiotics
Mar 26, 2015 07:21 PM EDT

Antibiotics May Imrpove The Symptoms Of Autism

Could antibiotics improve the symptoms of autism? For the son of John Rodakis, it seemed to be the case.

superbug
Mar 26, 2015 07:04 PM EDT

Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbug' Rejects Common Bacteria

New findings published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases shows us that we may have a new superbug in our midst that's on its way to antibiotic resistance.

Chinese Horseshoe Bat
Mar 26, 2015 06:36 PM EDT

Bats Obey The 'Rules Of The Road': Foragers Have Their Own Set Of 'Traffic Rules'

Bats may never drive cars, but they have been known to obey some 'traffic rules'--at least when it comes to turning and avoiding possible collisions when traveling at high speeds.

Cardio Fitness Activities Help Young Adults Preserve Thinking Skills in Middle Age
Mar 26, 2015 06:04 PM EDT

Fitness In Middle Age Helps Prevent Certain Cancers In Men, Study Says

New findings published in JAMA Oncology found that certain middle-aged men are actually at a lower risk of developing lung and colorectal cancer is they are eating well and exercising into old age. Furthermore, if diagnosed with cancer later in life, it could even help to promote survival. However, ...

Coffee
Mar 26, 2015 04:54 PM EDT

Alcohol Contributes To Liver Cancer: Skip It And Get Some Coffee Instead

Recent research shows us that three drinks a night or more of alcohol could increase our chances of liver cancer. Good news is that most people's favorite morning accessory, coffee, could help prevent it--a drink that's also oftentimes in the news for controversy regarding health issues.

weed
Mar 26, 2015 04:07 PM EDT

72-Year-Old Hawaiian Woman Gets Bionic Eye: Now, She Can Finally See (Video)

A 72-year-old Hawaiian woman has been blind for the past two years of her life. Yet thanks to the help of a relatively new scientific technology, she's just now beginning to see again.

spider
Mar 26, 2015 03:36 PM EDT

New Jumping Spider With Mating Plug Discovered In India: 28th Addition To Genus Stenaelurillus

New findings published in the journal ZooKeys look at the recent discovery of a little jumping spider that belongs to the family Salticidae and the genus Stenaelurillus. Discovered in the "Western Ghats" of southern India, the spider Stenaelurillus albus, along with other similar species, has a mati...

Scientist
Mar 26, 2015 03:27 PM EDT

New Twisted Nanofibers May Replace Kevlar in Bulletproof Vests

You may soon find some other materials being used in bullet proof vests other than Kevlar.

Ice
Mar 26, 2015 02:30 PM EDT

Crystal Ice Becomes Square-Shaped in Graphene Sandwich

It turns out that ice water turns into a new form entirely when placed between two layers of graphene.

Saturn
Mar 26, 2015 01:53 PM EDT

Scientists Discover How Long a Day on Saturn Lasts with New Rotation Measurement

Scientists have made the attempt to better understand the rotation of Saturn, a planet that rotates at different speeds in different parts of its sections.

book
Mar 26, 2015 01:41 PM EDT

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies (Sneak Peek Inside New Series)

Take a look into the most epic medical battle of all time with "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies," a three-part PBS series that will air March 30-April 1.

Antibiotics
Mar 26, 2015 09:58 AM EDT

Common Bacteria May be Changing into Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs

Scientists have found that antibiotic resistance may be poised to spread globally amount bacteria frequently implicated in respiratory and urinary infections, which could create a new generation of superbugs.

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