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Apr 04, 2014 01:45 PM EDT

New York Mom Refused Cancer Treatment to Protect Baby

For Elizabeth Joice, the life of her child was more important than her own.

Apr 04, 2014 02:26 PM EDT

Are Cereal Box Mascots Calling your Kids? Study

Cereal box cartoon characters may provide entertainment for your kids while strolling through the supermarket isles. Yet a recent study conducted by researchers from Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab and the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity show that these colorful boxes may be mor...

Apr 04, 2014 12:35 PM EDT

Color Blindness more Common in Boys

A recent study shows that white male children are more likely to suffer from colorblindness.

Apr 04, 2014 11:56 AM EDT

Depth in Drawings: What Illustrations by Children Reveal

For many children and adults alike, art continues to be a form of expression through the subconscious mind. Yet for children in particular, certain crafts could be used as forensic tools to further investigate symptoms of abuse.

Apr 04, 2014 11:43 AM EDT

DARPA Launches New Division Plans to Merge Biology, Engineering, and Computer Science

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is part of the Department of Defense and is responsible for improving national security and developing military technology. Their new division will now bring their work to the next level.

Apr 04, 2014 06:55 AM EDT

Watermelon Lowers Blood Pressure in Obese Hypertensive Adults

In a recent study, watermelon was shown to significantly lower blood pressure among obese individuals both at rest and those under stress.

Apr 04, 2014 06:49 AM EDT

Obese Smokers Less Likely to Detect Fat and Sugar in Food

Obese woman smoking cigarette may consume excess of calories as smoking interferes with ability to taste fats and sweets and are less likely to perceive these tastes.

Apr 04, 2014 04:30 AM EDT

Insomnia Significantly Elevates the Risk of Stroke Among Young Adults

Young adults plagued with insomnia have an eight-fold higher risk of stroke when compared to those without sleeping problems, according to a new Taiwan study.

Apr 04, 2014 06:42 AM EDT

Cardio Fitness Activities Help Young Adults Preserve Thinking Skills in Middle Age

A latest study uncovers the benefits of cardio fitness activities stating activities like running or swimming helps young adults preserve their memory and thinking skills in middle age.

Apr 03, 2014 10:57 PM EDT

Approach Your Laptop Mindfully to Avoid Digital Overload

Information overload has become an everyday experience for anyone who works with computers, owns a smartphone or waits at a bus stop with minute-by-minute updates about arrival times.

Apr 04, 2014 09:04 AM EDT

CDC Reports More Poisonings from E-Cigarettes, Half of Cases are Children

Back in September of 2010 there was only one report of poisoning related to an e-cigarette. In February of 2014, that number ballooned to 215 mainly due to the product's "e-juice," the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention reported.

Apr 03, 2014 11:50 PM EDT