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cheerleading
Dec 10, 2015 12:46 PM EST

Concussions Are The Biggest Injuries Among High-School Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders are on the sidelines to support sports' teams, but many don't think about the type of injuries they might encounter.

Your Average Happy and Healthy Husband
Dec 10, 2015 12:09 PM EST

Being Happy Won't Give You A Longer Life

No, happiness won't give you a longer life. Sorry.

Aridity Threatens Microbial Diversity
Dec 10, 2015 11:51 AM EST

Aridity Reduces Soil's Microbial Diversity Across World's Dryland Regions

A new study found that increasing aridity could significantly reduce the microbial diversity within communities, especially dryland regions.

Kunbarrasaurus is Australia's newest dinosaur
Dec 10, 2015 11:43 AM EST

Australian Dinosaur Has 'Parrot's Beak' And 'Turtle's Ear'

Researchers in Australia have identify one of the country's newest dinosaurs, Kunbarrasaurus, which has a parrot-like beak, bones beneath its skin and it has an inner ear almost identical to a turtle.

Tangier Island
Dec 10, 2015 09:53 AM EST

Islanders on Chesapeake Bay May Have to Abandon Homes in 50 Years

The Chesapeake Bay may be the site for the first climate change refugees. A new study reveals that this region may be underwater and uninhabitable within 50 years if the current rate of sea level rise continues.

Occator
Dec 10, 2015 09:18 AM EST

Dawn Spacecraft Discovers What Mysterious Bright Spots on Ceres are Made Of (VIDEO)

The NASA Dawn spacecraft has found a bit more information out about Ceres. The new findings may reveal what Ceres' mysterious bright spots really are, and possibly how they formed.

Ceratopsia Family
Dec 10, 2015 08:40 AM EST

Newly-Discovered Horned Dinosaur is a Cousin to Triceratops

A newly-discovered dinosaur may be the latest member of the Tricerotops' family tree. Scientists have discovered a new species of plant-eating dinosaur that was the size of a spaniel.

Puppies
Dec 10, 2015 07:34 AM EST

First Ever 'Test Tube' Puppies Born with In Vitro Fertilization

First the first time ever, a litter of puppies was born by in vitro fertilization.

Elderly Couple
Dec 10, 2015 12:13 AM EST

Life Expectancy In The U.S. 79 For Third Year In A Row

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that life expectancy for a newborn is about 79 years old for the third year year in a row.

New Drug Akynzeo Gets FDA Approval to Treat Nausea and Vomiting Linked to Cancer Chemotherapy
Dec 09, 2015 04:57 PM EST

'Cooling Cap' FDA-Approved In U.S. To Prevent Hair Loss During Chemotherapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new device that will help prevent hair loss in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

food
Dec 09, 2015 03:52 PM EST

'Happy Meal Effect' Helps Adults, Kids Eat Less

Could eating happy meals help prevent adults from overeating?

Akatsuki Aka 'Dawn' Enters Orbit Around Venus
Dec 09, 2015 03:47 PM EST

Japan's Akatsuki Probe Enters Venus' Orbit

Japan's "Akatsuki" probe has successfully entered Venus' orbit, after failing in its first attempt.

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