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Toddler Glued to the Television
Dec 17, 2015 05:29 PM EST

Scary Movies Really Are Blood Curdling: Here's Why

Scary movies really are blood-curdling, according to a recent study.

Glioblastoma is a form of brain cancer.
Dec 17, 2015 04:46 PM EST

Electromagnetic Waves Help Treat Glioblastoma Patients

Low-intensity electromagnetic waves prolonged survival in brain tumor patients--particularly those with glioblastoma--who were already treated with chemotherapy, according to a recent study.

Red Deer Cave man
Dec 17, 2015 04:33 PM EST

'Red Deer Cave People' Bone Sheds Light On Mysterious Species Of Pre-Modern Humans

A 14,000-year-old thigh bone that was found in China is shedding new light on an ancient species of humans that became extinct at the end of the last Ice Age.

Coffee
Dec 17, 2015 03:46 PM EST

Coffee Drinkers At Decreased Risk Of Early Mortality

Previous studies have boasted the benefits of drinking coffee. Now, a 10-year U.S. study on regular coffee drinkers reminds us, again, of its benefits. (And yes, caffeine-free coffee drinkers, this benefits you, too.)

WAPTIA FIELDENSIS (Shrimp-like creature)
Dec 17, 2015 03:04 PM EST

'Waptia': Shrimp-Like Creature Identified In Canada

An shrimp-like creature known as 'Waptia' from 508 million years ago was identified by researchers, who found eggs containing preserved embryos in the creature's body.

Skeletal remains and weapons from Caesar's battle recovered from 55 BC on Dutch territory
Dec 17, 2015 02:31 PM EST

Julius Caesar: Historic Battlefield From 55 BC Found In Dutch Territory

The location of a historic battle fought by Roman general Julius Caesar and his army was discovered in Dutch territory, where they had wiped out two Germanic tribes in the year 55 BC.

Ecosystem
Dec 17, 2015 02:16 PM EST

Ecosystem Shift 6,000 Years Ago Caused By Humans

A study from the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History's ETE program revealed that humankind caused a major ecosystem shift roughly 6,000 years ago.

Pregnancy
Dec 17, 2015 01:47 PM EST

Secondhand Smoke May Increase Infertility Risk, Early Menopause

Women under 50 who smoke or who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at an increased risk of early menopause and infertility, according to a recent study.

Supernova 'Refsdal' Captured With Hubble
Dec 17, 2015 12:26 PM EST

Exploding Star: Hubble Catches First-Ever Image

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the image of the first-ever predicted supernova explosion.

Shivendra Shukla
Dec 17, 2015 12:19 PM EST

Binge Drinking, Alcohol Use More Destructive To Liver Than Previously Believed

Researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia have discovered that binge drinking and alcohol use are more damaging to the liver than scientists previously believed.

rash
Dec 17, 2015 12:16 PM EST

Shingles In Older Adults May Increase Stroke, Heart Attack Risk

Shingles may increase the risk of stroke or heart attack-particularly in an older individual.

Cancer cells different parts of the body could be identified in their early stages.
Dec 17, 2015 12:02 PM EST

What Causes Cancer? Avoidable Lifestyle Choices To Blame Over Genetics

New research published in the journal Nature found that between 70 and 90 percent of cancer cases are linked to avoidable lifestyle choices.

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