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Aug 14, 2013 09:45 AM EDT

Archaeologists Uncover Oldest Rock Carvings in North America

Scientists may have tracked down the oldest carvings in North America. Researchers have discovered petroglyphs etched into several boulders in western Nevada that date back to at least 10,500 years ago and may be as old as 14,800 years.

Aug 14, 2013 08:48 AM EDT

Study Links Man's Occupation to Time Spent on Housework

A latest study finds a association between man's occupation and the amount of time they spend on housework.

Aug 14, 2013 07:53 AM EDT

Hammerhead Shark Gives Birth to a Litter of Pups on Florida Beach [VIDEO]

A bizarre scene at the Panama City Beach, Florida, created a huge stir on Monday after a fisherman hauled a hammerhead shark from the water and dragged it to the shore where it gave birth to a litter of pups which squirmed away into water after birth.

Aug 13, 2013 05:08 PM EDT

Early Sign of Dementia Could be Inability to Recognize Famous Figures

While grandma's inability to recognize that wax figure of Marilyn Monroe at Madame Tussauds might be the least of your concerns if she indeed is suffering from early signs of dementia, a new study shows that this could be one of the many first symptoms to look for if cognitive degeneration is starti...

Aug 13, 2013 04:32 PM EDT

Bee Sting Acupuncture: American Cancer Society Says No Health Benefits in Bee Venom (Video)

Over 27,000 are flocking to undergo a more painful session of acupuncture that involves bee stings.

Aug 13, 2013 04:02 PM EDT

Asthma May Increase Risk of ADHD

A new study shows that there could be a link between the number of children in the United States with an attention-deficit disorder (ADHD) who also have an allergy or asthma.

Aug 13, 2013 03:53 PM EDT

New Tools Invented to Manage 'Information Overload' of Researchers, Threatening Neuroscience

How to deal with exponentially growing research results as a scientist? A recent explosion of neuroscience research for example has resulted in the publication of nearly 2 million papers - more data than any researcher can read and absorb in a lifetime.

Aug 13, 2013 03:12 PM EDT

LGBT Identity: Openness with Sexual Orientation Could Improve Health Care

Many health records are still lacking information regarding sexual orientation and gender identity as some are uncomfortable or may feel unaccepted by their communities. Yet some researchers point out the possibilities of improved health care if medical records could have more detailed information. ...

Aug 13, 2013 02:00 PM EDT

Mediterranean Diet Could Lower Genetic Stroke Risk

Eating a Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of stroke in some patients that are genetically predisposed to the medical condition.

Aug 13, 2013 12:27 PM EDT

Russian Surgeon Caught Taking Heroin from Patient's Stomach: Most Commonly Smuggled Drugs Heroin and Cocaine

An unnamed, Russian doctor has just been arrested for taking a five-gram bag of heroin he found in a patient's stomach.

Aug 13, 2013 11:45 AM EDT

Could Growing Up with More Siblings Decrease Your Chances of Divorce?

A new study shows that having more siblings growing up may decrease your chances of divorce.

Aug 13, 2013 10:22 AM EDT

How Early Humans Migrated into Europe: The Origins of Our Ancient Ancestors

Thousands of years ago, humans migrated out of Africa. Yet exactly where they migrated to first and what paths they used has long remained speculation. Now, scientists are hunting down the exact routes of this ancient, human migration, allowing us to learn a little bit more about our past ancestors.