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Jul 15, 2014 12:47 PM EDT

Multitasking Hurts Overall Work Performance: Study

Focusing too much time and energy on a number of different things at work can result in added stress and inadequate overall performance. Researchers from George Mason University in Washington, D.C., examined just how much of an impact this can create for employees under strenuous pressure in the off...

Jul 15, 2014 11:53 AM EDT

Famed Iceman, Otzi, Has Non-Human DNA

Scientists have examined a sample from the famed "Iceman" mummy a bit more closely and have found that some of it consists of non-human DNA.

Jul 15, 2014 11:06 AM EDT

Sexy Photos on Facebook May Cause Young Women to be Seen as Less Competent

Careful what you post on Facebook and other social media sites; scientists have found that girls and young women who post sexy or revealing photos are viewed by female peers as less physically and socially attractive and even less competent to perform tasks.

Jul 15, 2014 09:21 AM EDT

Prehistoric Tokens Still Used by our Ancestors Long After the Invention of Writing

What did our ancient ancestors use before writing? That's a good question and now, archaeologists have uncovered some new artifacts that may answer that question. They've found a large number of clay tokens that were used as records of trade.

Jul 15, 2014 07:32 AM EDT

Sunscreens do Not Offer Complete Protection Against Melanoma

A new study states that sunscreens do not offer complete protection against melanoma.

Jul 15, 2014 05:51 AM EDT

Study Links Physical Fitness With Less Pronounced Effect of Sedentary Behavior

Researchers at the University of Texas found that physical fitness may lower the adverse health effects associated with excess sedentary behavior.

Jul 15, 2014 04:45 AM EDT

Study Links Alcohol-Consumption to Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

A new Swedish study highlights the link between consumption of wine or hard liquor and increased risk of atrial fibrillation, most common abnormal heart rhythm.

Jul 15, 2014 03:57 AM EDT

Gardens can Have Positive Effects on Dementia Patients

A New research found that setting up gardens in care homes offer positive therapeutic benefits to people suffering from dementia.

Jul 15, 2014 02:20 AM EDT

Acupuncture Lowers Severity, Frequency of Hot Flashes in Women Experiencing Natural Menopause

Acupuncture is not just an effective therapy to treat several physical and mental conditions, but also helps in lowering the severity and frequency of hot flashes among women experiencing natural menopause.

Jul 14, 2014 11:13 PM EDT

Could Marijuana Use Increase the Risk of Depression?

As more states push for medical and recreational use of marijuana, a new study shows that regular use of the drug can increase the risk of depression and anxiety in some individuals.

Jul 14, 2014 03:42 PM EDT

Babies Born to Immigrant Mothers in Canada at Lower Risk for Cerebral Palsy

A recent study found that babies born to mothers who immigrated to Ontario from other countries are at a significantly lower risk for cerebral palsy (CP) than those of Canadian-born mothers, according to findings published in the journal PLOS One.

Jul 14, 2014 03:00 PM EDT

Neglect, Abuse Rates Higher for Children with Development Disabilities

Children with developmental disabilities may be more prone to abuse and neglect by parents and caretakers than those who develop at a typical rate. A recent study conducted by researchers at Saint Louis University (SLU) found that there is oftentimes a lack of empathy placed around inappropriate exp...