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Sep 24, 2013 08:08 AM EDT

New Math Model Predicts Evolution of Large Complex Human Societies

Exactly how human societies evolve from small groups to the huge, anonymous complex societies of today has long remained a mystery. Now, scientists have tackled the question mathematically, accurately matching the historical record on the emergence of complex states in the ancient world.

Sep 24, 2013 09:25 AM EDT

Day Time Nap Enhances Memory in Preschool Children

The new study claims that classroom naps enhances learning in preschool children by boosting memory. When compared to the children who did not nap, the children who napped performed better on visual spatial tasks after a nap.

Sep 24, 2013 09:11 AM EDT

Married Cancer Patients Live Longer Than Singles: Study

A large U.S. study uncovers the impact of marriage on cancer patients. The study confirms that married people with cancer are more likely to live longer when compared to singles.

Sep 24, 2013 04:11 AM EDT

Walnut-Rich Diet Helps Overweight Adults Against Diabetes and Heart Problems

A new finding unlocks the benefits of walnut for overweight adults. The medical researchers discovered that including walnuts in diet helps in protecting against diabetes as well as heart disease in overweight adults.

Sep 23, 2013 11:13 PM EDT

Pregnant Women can Receive the Influenza Vaccine Without Worry

A recent study reassures mothers who received the influenza vaccine while they were pregnant.

Sep 23, 2013 03:52 PM EDT

FDA Calls for Label Change of Fentanyl Pain Patches

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)is now requiring the manufacturer of Duragesic to print the name and strength of fentanyl pain patches after the continued accidental deaths from exposure to the patches. The FDA is requiring that this is printed in a permanent ink that is clearly visible f...

Sep 23, 2013 03:32 PM EDT

Frequency of Marijuana Use not Significantly Associated with Health Services Utilization

Researchers from Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine take an in-depth look at the frequency of marijuana use and it's insignificant association with health services utilization or health status.

Sep 23, 2013 02:34 PM EDT

Sen. Schumer Discusses Proposed Ban on Substances Similar to Molly

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is proposing a ban of synthetic drugs and other substances similar to molly in the hopes of preventing the further popularization of the powerful substance.

Sep 23, 2013 01:33 PM EDT

Identifying Trauma in Children Early: Prevention Treatments Lower Risk of Stress Disorders

Accidents of any kind can create lasting memories of fear, grief and sadness. And when terrorizing memories strike younger individuals, it can cause a great deal problems that may last well into adulthood and throughout life. A recent study takes an in-depth look at how children are affected by trau...

Sep 23, 2013 12:33 PM EDT

Sibling Bullying: An Understudied Phenomenon?

Sibling bullying can make a mark on individuals that never leaves. As it may often go unnoticed by parents as horse-play between brother and sister, researchers take a more in-depth look at what these interactions mean and preventative measures that are important to take when they start.

Sep 23, 2013 12:02 PM EDT

After a Heart Attack: Repairing Damaged Cells

A heart attack can be a very traumatic event that doesn't end with the termination of the health issue, itself. In fact, as the blockage of blood flow to the heart can cause irreversible cell death and scarring, many that live through a heart attack will die within five years after.

Sep 23, 2013 11:02 AM EDT

Colombian Man's Penis Amputated after Allegedly Overdosing on Viagra

Viagra is a powerful thing. So powerful that it can give elderly men lasting erections to fill their partner's desires. That's all fine and dandy, of course, but it's some who overdose on erectile dysfunction medications that might give light blue pills like this one, a bad reputation.