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Sep 16, 2013 11:31 PM EDT

Does Psychology Belong in the Science Club?

The long-standing debate about psychology’s scientific credentials was reignited last year by microbiologist and founding editor of RealClearScience, Alex Berezow. In a provocative article entitled Keep psychology out of the science club, Berezow argued:

Sep 16, 2013 11:26 PM EDT

Macrophage Therapy: Strategy to Slow Tumor Growth

As cancer causes the number of cells in the body to change and grow at an uncontrollable rate, a new study focuses on the depletion of these cells in mice via several experiments.

Sep 16, 2013 11:09 PM EDT

Gene Mutation Linked to Age-Related Macular Degeneration

A recent study lead by researchers at the Genome Institute at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor identified a gene mutation that's linked to macular degeneration.

Sep 16, 2013 10:52 PM EDT

Arginine Therapy may hold new Promise for Sickle Cell Pain

A new study looks at a type of therapy that may help relieve sickle cell pain. Arginine therapy could prove to be both a safe and inexpensive treatment for acute pain episodes in patients with sickle cell diseases, according to background information via the study, which was the first randomized pla...

Sep 17, 2013 07:06 AM EDT

Fingers Can Sense Nano-Wrinkles on Seemingly Smooth Surface

How sensitive are our fingers? Apparently they can detect even nano-wrinkles on a seemingly smooth surface. The findings have important implications for the development of technologies for the visually impaired.

Sep 16, 2013 05:59 PM EDT

Facebook: Why Some are Choosing to Leave the Social Site Behind

Most wouldn't dare dream of leaving their favorite social media networking site: Facebook. Yet a new study takes a more in-depth look into how some people are able to leave the site behind and never look back.

Sep 16, 2013 05:46 PM EDT

Are TV Drug Ads Portraying False Information? Get the Facts

A new study looks at how consumers should be wary of watching advertisements and pharmaceuticals on nightly TV news, as six out of 10 claims show there could be potentially misleading information portrayed to the viewer.

Sep 16, 2013 12:19 PM EDT

Link between Dementia, Delirium and Declining Health while Hospitalized

A recent study shows that more than half of all patients with pre-existing dementia will experience delirium while hospitalized. Failure to detect and treat this health issue can lead to a faster decline of both physical and mental health, according to researchers.

Sep 16, 2013 11:30 AM EDT

Unclean Baptismal Wash: Fecal Matter Found in Holy Water

If impure particles seem to be floating around in the wash near your church's entrance, a new study by the Institute of Hygiene and Applied Immunology at the MedUni Vienna shows that fecal matter and nitrates could be tainting this faithful wash.

Sep 15, 2013 10:21 PM EDT

Fashion, Design, Technology, Education: Factors in Consumer Purchasing

A recent study looks at the potential benefits of buying eco-friendly bamboo apparel.

Sep 15, 2013 09:48 PM EDT

Network-Based Stratification helps Identify Cancer Subtypes: New Treatment

A recent study looks at cancerous subtypes and how genetics play a role in finding new medications or treatments could potentially help relieve the health issue.

Sep 15, 2013 09:21 PM EDT