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Sep 19, 2014 06:43 AM EDT

Pupil Size Reveals Reliability of Decisions, Study

A new study reveals that the size of the pupil helps predict the precision with which people make decisions.

Sep 19, 2014 05:35 AM EDT

Two-Fold Increase in Gun Deaths Among African-Americans in U.S.

A two-fold increase in the percentage of gun deaths has been reported among African-Americans as compared to that of whites in the United States.

Sep 19, 2014 06:30 AM EDT

Exercise Boosts Tumor-fighting Ability of Chemotherapy

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy might benefit from adhering to a regular exercise schedule, a new study has found.

Sep 19, 2014 07:31 AM EDT

World's Population to Explode to 11 Billion by 2100 Instead of 9 Billion

The world's population is exploding and as it's only growing faster as time goes on. Now, scientists have used modern statistical tools to find out what the world's population will be in 2100.

Sep 19, 2014 06:38 AM EDT

Humans May Have Evolved Sense of 'Fairness' to Encourage Cooperation

Scientists have found that humans may have evolved the concept of "fairness" in order to support partnerships in groups and better their chances at survival.

Sep 18, 2014 06:02 PM EDT

College-Educated People Choose Healthier Dietary Habits

Children who are college educated are more likely to pick healthier food choices, according to recent findings published in the journal Public Health Nutrition.

Sep 18, 2014 05:20 PM EDT

Make A Flu Shot A Priority, Expectant Mothers!

Expectant mothers should make getting a flu shot a top priority.

Sep 18, 2014 05:11 PM EDT

Just One Dose Of Antidepressants Changes Brain Connectivity

Contrary to previous findings, a new study published in the journal Current Biology notes that a single dose of an antidepressant can create changes in the brain within just a few hours.

Sep 18, 2014 12:49 PM EDT

Facial Paralysis Reveals Misunderstandings With Symptoms of The Disability

Research shows that a blank stare may mean more than distant thoughts. Lack of facial expressions could actually be a sign of unhappiness.

Sep 18, 2014 12:02 PM EDT

Smart Teens Rub Off On Peers, Doubling Their Chances of Going to College

It turns out that smart teens rub off on each other. Scientists have found that joining an extracurricular team or club with members that get good grades can actually double a high school student's odds of going to college.

Sep 18, 2014 12:39 PM EDT