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Winter
Jan 27, 2015 08:02 AM EST

NASA Satellites Track Massive Blizzard Pummeling the Northeast (VIDEO)

NASA has tracked the massive blizzard that's pummeling the northeast today.

Asteroid
Jan 27, 2015 07:27 AM EST

Massive Asteroid Flyby on Monday Reveals Surprising Discovery

The massive asteroid that buzzed Earth on Monday didn't come alone. Scientists working with NASA's Deep Space Network antenna found that the asteroid was so large that it had its own small moon.

The Pillars of Creation
Jan 27, 2015 06:48 AM EST

New Space Telescope Has a Resolution That's 1000 Times Sharper Than Hubble's

A new space telescope from NASA may be a breakthrough in terms of space exploration.

Children Playing
Jan 27, 2015 06:29 AM EST

Why Lead May Impair the Cognitive Function of Boys More Than Girls

Lead isn't good for anyone's health, but it may actually be harder on boys and girls.

Lab Mouse
Jan 27, 2015 06:02 AM EST

Brain Circuit Causes You to Feel Thirsty and Drink Water

What causes you to feel thirsty? It's your brain, of course. Now, scientists have identified a circuit in the brains of mice that regulates thirst, which tells them a bit more about this regulation in humans.

Ring System
Jan 27, 2015 05:32 AM EST

Young Exoplent's Giant Rings are 200 Times More Massive Than Saturn's

There may be a ring system that's actually larger and heavier than the famed rings of Saturn.

Gardening a Promising Therapeutic Therapy for Those With Dementia
Jan 26, 2015 11:43 PM EST

Could Common Medications Increase Your Risk Of Alzheimer's?

Could common medications increase dementia risk?

Alcohol
Jan 26, 2015 11:25 PM EST

Drinking Daily Significantly Increase Risk Of Cirrhosis

Drinking everyday significantly increases the risk of liver cirrhosis, according to a new study. While it's generally believed that cirrhosis is a function of the volume of alcohol consumed, new research reveals ample evidence that drinking patterns can also significantly increase the risk of this h...

Sleeping
Jan 26, 2015 10:52 PM EST

Good Bedtime Rules Help Your Children Get The Sleep They Need

Getting adequate rest is essential, particularly for young children whose growing bodies need sleep to properly function.

people
Jan 26, 2015 10:34 PM EST

Are Girls Smarter Than Boys? Study Examines Implications For Educational Policy

Today's generation is all about equality when it comes to gender roles. Yet new findings show that girls may be a bit ahead of boys when it comes to academic achievement.

Low Cholesterol Elevates Mortality Risk in Patients with Kidney Cancer
Jan 26, 2015 10:29 PM EST

Young People Need To Keep Track Of Their Cholesterol Levels, Too

Recent findings conducted by researchers at the Duke Clinical Research Institute suggest that even slightly high cholesterol levels in otherwise healthy adults between the ages of 35 and 55 can indicate long-term impacts on heart health, with every decade of high cholesterol increasing the risk of h...

Innovative Stroke Patient Management System Reduced Hospital Bed Usage by Over 25 Percent
Jan 26, 2015 09:58 PM EST

Study Suggests ICU Participants Could Participate In Their Own Care

New findings conducted by researchers at Ohio State University show that over half of the patients in intensive care units (ICU) on ventilators that help them breathe could benefit from assistive communication tools.

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