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Soybeans
Sep 21, 2015 07:51 AM EDT

GMO Dilemmas: Scientists Examine GM Soybeans in China

Scientists are taking a closer look at GMOs to tackle some of the problem associated with them.

Stream
Sep 21, 2015 07:17 AM EDT

Immune System May be Improved by Spending Time in Nature and the Outdoors

Spending time in nature is actually linked to good health. Now, scientists are taking a closer look at why this might be the case.

Astronauts
Sep 21, 2015 06:49 AM EDT

'The Martian' Screened for Astronauts on the International Space Station

It'll still be two weeks before we can see Ridley Scott's The Martian here on Earth. But astronauts are getting some special treatment.

snake
Sep 20, 2015 10:26 PM EDT

Virgin Birth: Yellow-Bellied Watersnake Has Babies Without Male Contact

Religious texts have talked of virgin births, but watersnakes, too?

Obese and Overweight Teens More Likely to Become Regular Cigarette Smokers
Sep 20, 2015 09:52 PM EDT

Addiction: Teens More Likely To Smoke If Their Parents Do, Too

Monkey see, monkey do.

Energy Drinks
Sep 20, 2015 05:34 PM EDT

Energy Drinks May Be Linked To Traumatic Brain Injuries

Previous studies have shown that energy drinks can be particularly dangerous for your cardiovascular health. Yet a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE shows that they may also increase the risk of serious damage to the brain.

Running
Sep 20, 2015 05:08 PM EDT

Drinking Beetroot Juice May Improve Athletic Performance

New findings published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology suggest that drinking high nitrate beetroot juice improves decision-making and sprint performance during exercise.

Yasmin birth control is a product of the drug manufacturer Bayer.
Sep 20, 2015 04:14 PM EDT

Birth Control: Stroke Risk Higher In Women Taking The Pill, Other Risk Factors

New findings published in the journal MedLink Neurology reveal that using birth control pills may increase stroke risk in women, particularly among those who are already at a higher risk of stroke.

Coffee
Sep 20, 2015 02:20 PM EDT

Caffeine and Drinking Coffee at Night May Mess Up Your Internal Clock

Drinking caffeine can disrupt your sleep. But did you know that drinking caffeine in the evening also delays the internal circadian clock that tells us when to get ready for sleep and when to prepare to wake up?

Costa Rica Cloud
Sep 20, 2015 10:34 AM EDT

Strange Costa Rica Colored Cloud Mystery Explained (VIDEO)

Earlier this week, on Tuesday, residents and visitors in Costa Rica were met with a spectacular sight: a vivid halo of color billowing out from a mysterious cloud.

Lingula
Sep 19, 2015 08:40 AM EDT

Ancient 'Living Fossil' is Evolving Genetically, But Looks the Same

A group of scientists have discovered that a mysterious "living fossil" may not have changed much on the outside, but it's definitely evolved genetically.

Increased Physical Activity Linked to Improved School Performance
Sep 18, 2015 05:43 PM EDT

Suicide: Exercise Lowers Depression Risk In Bullied Teens

Exercise should be an essential part of your daily routine. Not only does it cut down on the risk of the risk for health issues, but it also improves mood. During workouts, the body releases chemicals known as endorphins that interact with the brain, improving mood.

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