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Sep 09, 2013 04:48 PM EDT

Texting May Cause Antisocial Behavior in Teens

For American teenagers, texting is a necessary part of keeping in touch with classmates and other friends in today's technological word.

Sep 09, 2013 04:31 PM EDT

Do Smaller Testicles Mean a More Involved Father?

A new study by researchers at Emory University shows that men with smaller testes are more likely to be involved in the hands-on care of raising their child.

Sep 09, 2013 04:09 PM EDT

Third Adult LA Porn Star Allegedly Tests Positive for HIV

A third U.S. porn star has allegedly tested positive for HIV this week, according to health officials.

Sep 09, 2013 03:42 PM EDT

Could Obese Teens be at a Higher Risk for Anorexia, Bulimia?

A recent study via the Mayo Clinic suggests that obese teenagers who lose weight could be at a higher risk for anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other eating disorders. In fact, researchers believe these conditions may often go undetected in families as signs of weight-loss progress.

Sep 09, 2013 03:06 PM EDT

71 Percent Die of Breast Cancer Before 50: Study

A new study suggests that women should start receiving mammograms even before the age of 50 in order to help prevent many cancer-related deaths that could occur at an earlier age.

Sep 09, 2013 02:14 PM EDT

Could E-Cigarettes be More Effective than the Patch for Quitting Smoking?

Many health skeptics believe that electronic cigarettes could just be a gateway to other tobacco products.

Sep 09, 2013 01:52 PM EDT

United States Takes Spot as 17th Happiest Country

The 2013 World Happiness Report released Monday shows what countries were ranked the happiest places in terms of overall life satisfaction and freedom.

Sep 09, 2013 01:08 PM EDT

New Imaging Technique Captures Brain Activity with Sculpted Light

A new imaging technique may help scientists study the function of the entire nervous system. They've found a way to overcome some of the limitations of light microscopy by capturing brain activity with sculpted light.

Sep 08, 2013 11:34 PM EDT

Could New Technology Help Diagnose Flu?

Researchers have found new technology that may help show the basis of a much-needed home test that could help diagnose influenza.

Sep 08, 2013 09:42 PM EDT

Earliest Human Evidence in Bolivian Amazon: 8000 Years Older Than Thought

Researchers have discovered the earliest evidence yet of humans living in the Bolivian Amazon, putting the first known human habitation of the region at about 8000 years earlier than was previously thought.

Sep 08, 2013 08:56 PM EDT

Explainer: Muscle Memory

“Muscle memory” is a frequently used term to describe the learning of motor skills, be they sport, music, or everyday activity. But interestingly, despite the widespread usage of the term, controversy exists as to its accuracy.

Sep 08, 2013 06:07 PM EDT

Omega-3 Fish Oil May Help Prevent Alcohol-Related Dementia

According to researchers from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, a new study suggests that omega-3 fish oil may help protect against alcohol-related dementia.