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Physical Pain has Emotional Link
Dec 13, 2015 07:29 PM EST

Stress In Older Adults May Increase The Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease

Stress may increase the risk of mild cognitive impairment in older adults, according to a new study.

Moon
Dec 13, 2015 06:01 PM EST

Christmas Full Moon to Light Up December Skies for the First Time Since 1977

A full moon will light Christmas skies for the first time since 1977.

Depression
Dec 12, 2015 05:48 PM EST

Mentally Ill People Not Receiving Treatment 16 Times More Likely To Be Killed By The Police

Individuals with a mental illness are 16 times more likely to get killed during police encounters than other civilians without mental health issues, according to a new report from the Virginia-based Treatment Advocacy Center.

Mosquito Malaria
Dec 12, 2015 04:37 PM EST

World's First Dengue Vaccine Approved For Use In Mexico

Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease that results in a flu-like illness, now has a vaccine.

Emperor Penguin
Dec 12, 2015 07:29 AM EST

How Earth's History Influenced the Evolution of Birds and Their Diversity

The evolution of modern birds was greatly shaped by the history of our planet's geography and climate. Now, scientists are getting a closer look at these changes with the help of DNA evidence.

Steps to keep Breast Cancer at Bay
Dec 11, 2015 05:28 PM EST

Age Determines Symptoms Experienced In Some Breast Cancer Drugs

Age may affect how well some breast cancer drugs work, according to a recent study.

Cow
Dec 11, 2015 04:22 PM EST

Antibiotic Use In Farms Is Up 23 Percent Since 2009, FDA Reports

Though many companies have sworn off the use of antibiotics in food-producing, a new report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that sales of drugs to farms actually increased at a higher rate than the year before.

Sad Child
Dec 11, 2015 03:53 PM EST

Specialized Psychotherapy Helps Brain Changes In Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder

Activation patterns in certain areas of the brain change through a specialized psychotherapy for patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD), according to a recent study.

Superconductor Has 3D Charge Density
Dec 11, 2015 03:05 PM EST

New Superconductor Has Three-Dimensional Charge Density

A team of international researchers have developed a superconductor with a three-dimensional charge density that works at high temperatures.

Volcanic event
Dec 11, 2015 01:49 PM EST

Volcanic Event Caused Ice Age During Jurassic Period - Study Reveals New Findings

A new study found that a volcanic event that took place 170 million years ago caused a massive ice age on earth during the Jurassic period.

MRI Machine
Dec 11, 2015 01:35 PM EST

Neurology: Are Imaging Tests, Procedures Always Necessary?

Just because testing is normally done doesn't mean that it is the best method of action to take.

Stingray
Dec 11, 2015 12:50 PM EST

How Skates and Rays Evolved Their Wings

How did skates and rays evolve their wings? Scientists have taken a closer look at these animals and have found that the development of these fins relied on repurposed genes.

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