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Lake Erie
Jan 16, 2015 06:22 AM EST

Human Activity May Have Compromised Earth's Stabilization Systems

Human activity may have compromised the planet. Scientists have found that nearly half of the processes that are crucial to maintaining the stability of Earth may be on the verge of swinging dangerously out of balance.

According to NYC Budget Office statistics, 7% of the city's jail population is between 16- and 18 years of age.
Jan 16, 2015 01:03 AM EST

Study Shows You Can Convince People They Falsely Committed A Crime

It's not actually that hard to make some people believe they committed a crime that never happened. New findings published in the journal Association for Psychological Science found that many developed a false memory of the crime.

Medication Improves Parenting Skills In Adults With ADHD
Jan 16, 2015 12:03 AM EST

Excessive Temper Tantrums In Children May Spell Future Anti-Social Behaviors

Children are certainly known to have a temper tantrum or two as they transition into adulthood. Yet researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis believe that kids who have trouble growing out of these fits may also be more prone to certain antisocial behaviors.

Child
Jan 15, 2015 11:41 PM EST

Old Drug May Help Reduce Symptoms Of Autism

Statisics show that autism spectrum disoders (ASD) affect 1 to 2 percent of children in the United States. With no cure for the problem, various therapies and medications can help many dealing with the behavioral health issue live a normal life.

Abdominal Obesity Rate Reducing Among Children in U.S: Study
Jan 15, 2015 04:06 PM EST

FDA-Approved Device Helps Curb Appetite For Obese Patients

Treating obesity and related health issues isn't always so black-and-white. Oftentimes, an approach that works for one individual might not work for the other.

Weight Loss Fails to Lower Heart Problems in Obese People with Type 2 Diabetes
Jan 15, 2015 04:02 PM EST

Get Moving! Lack Of Exercise Twice As Deadly As Being Obese

Many of our New Year's resolutions might involve losing a pound or two and keeping it off. Yet did you know a sedentary lifestyle could be twice as deadly as being overweight or obese?

Hypercalcaemia a Key Tool for Early Diagnosis of Certain Types of Cancers
Jan 15, 2015 03:22 PM EST

Could Cancer Be Obsolete For Patients Under 80 By 2050?

Medical science continues to make incredible head ways in treating and preventing cancer. Now, some health researchers estimate that it's likely that no one under the age of 80 will die of this health problem by 2050.

Early Diagnostic Tool for Alzheimer's Disease on the Anvil
Jan 15, 2015 03:16 PM EST

Anxiety Or Depression Could Be A Symptom Of Alzheimer's

Could anxiety, depression and various other behavioral changes be early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease? Many health officials are still unaware of key, critical signs linked to the symptoms that can develop into an early diagnosis.

iPhone
Jan 15, 2015 02:13 PM EST

New Shocking Pictures Reveal How Disgusting Your Phone Really Is

Your iPhone may be a lot dirtier than you might think. A new study reveals that your phone accumulates a disgusting array of bacteria each day.

Unknown Ninth Planet
Jan 15, 2015 02:01 PM EST

Our Solar System May Host More, Undiscovered Planets Beyond Pluto

Could our solar system be hosting more planets than we realized?

CORK
Jan 15, 2015 10:24 AM EST

New Species Discovered Two Miles Below the Surface of the Ocean

Two miles below the surface of the ocean, a strange species of microbes thrives. Now, scientists have learned a bit more about these new microbes that "breathe" sulfate.

Alcohol
Jan 15, 2015 09:42 AM EST

The Longer You Work, the More You Drink

It turns out that the longer your work, the more likely you are to drink.

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