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Stickleback
Feb 25, 2016 07:25 AM EST

Humans May Cause Evolution to Speed Up with Environmental Impacts

Humans may be speeding up the process of evolution.

Twin Black Holes
Feb 25, 2016 07:24 AM EST

Twin Black Holes May Have Been Born Inside a Single Star

Scientists have discovered twin black holes that may have been born inside a single star. The new findings could reveal a bit more about the physics of the universe.

Smokers Taking Excess of Sodium Have Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Feb 24, 2016 11:30 PM EST

Could Too Much Salt Cause Liver Damage?

Previous studies have shown that too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure and other health conditions. However, could too much salt also be dangerous for your liver?

birds
Feb 24, 2016 10:54 PM EST

Male Western Bluebirds Benefit From Staying In Mom's Nest Longer

It may be in the benefit of a young male western bluebird and his parents' lifespan for him to stick around with his for another year in their nest before building his own, according to recent findings published in the journal Behavioral Ecology.

Brain Activity
Feb 24, 2016 10:32 PM EST

Sleep Changes Seen From Fetal Alcohol Exposure May Explain Learning, Mood Problems

Sleep changes associated with fetal alcohol exposure may explain learning and mood problems, according to recent findings published in the journal Neuroscience.

Alzheimer's disease is expected to triple by 2050, but light treatment could help alleviate symptoms.
Feb 24, 2016 08:39 PM EST

Alzheimer's Disease: Staying Mentally Active May Not Delay The Illness

Previous studies have shown that mental and physical activity can help delay symptoms relating to Alzheimer's disease in some patients. However, new findings published in Neurology show that mental activities, in particular, do not change the underlying disease in the brains of most individuals who ...

Glioblastoma is a form of brain cancer.
Feb 24, 2016 06:42 PM EST

Could Skin Cells Be Used To Kill Cancer?

Researchers have discovered a way to turn skin cells into cells that fight cancer.

In 2002, only 1 in every 150 children had ASD. Now that number has ballooned to 1 in 68 children.
Feb 24, 2016 05:58 PM EST

Exercise: Kids Who Exercise In The Classroom Learn More, Study Suggests

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TB Infection Underestimated Among Those Taking Corticosteroid Pills
Feb 24, 2016 05:28 PM EST

In-Hospital Medication Safer For Patient Than Filling A Prescription After

A new study by researchers at Boston Medical Center shows that children given medications for asthma right after they left the hospital versus those given a prescription to fill were less likely to need further assistance upon leaving.

Meditation Effective in Reducing Migraines, Study Reveals
Feb 24, 2016 12:54 PM EST

Headaches: They May Be Genetically Linked To Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New research presented by the American Academy of Neurology shows that migraine and tension-type headaches may have genetic links with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Varanus semotus.
Feb 24, 2016 11:06 AM EST

Monitor Lizard Tops Food Chain On Remote Pacific Island

A new species of blue-tailed monitor lizard was discovered in Papua New Guinea, having taken the top spot in the food chain on the relatively remote island of Mussau.

Robot
Feb 24, 2016 08:52 AM EST

Next-Generation Atlas Robot Won't be Pushed Around by Humans (VIDEO)

The new Boston Dynamics Atlas robot won't be pushed around by humans. The new rendition of the robot can keep its balance far better than previous models.

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