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Jun 06, 2013 01:14 PM EDT

Ireland's Cold Winters Linked to Volcanic Eruptions: Ancient Texts Reveal Extreme Weather

It turns out that not only did Ireland have a volcanic past, but the eruptions may have been linked to cold weather. Medieval chronicles have given researchers clues that have helped them assess how volcanic eruptions affected the weather in Ireland 1,500 years ago.

Jun 06, 2013 01:02 PM EDT

Ancient Tumor Found in Neanderthal Bone, World's Oldest Rib

Scientists say they have found the oldest human tumor in the rib of a Neanderthal.

Jun 06, 2013 11:28 AM EDT

'Fear Gene' Could Unlock Triggers of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A new study links a particular gene that invokes fear to the cause of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. However, a treatment technique that could help aid the problem may not be far off.

Jun 06, 2013 10:43 AM EDT

Deep Sea Trash Revealed with ROVs: Debris Discovered 7000 Feet Below (Video)

Deep beneath the ocean's waves, strange creatures such as rockfish and gorgonian coral thrive in the icy depths. Yet there's something else you'll find if you go searching beneath the sea: trash, and lots of it. Researchers have discovered that our trash is accumulating in the deep sea, particularly...

Jun 06, 2013 10:32 AM EDT

'Cup a Joe' or Energy Drink to Help With Focus? Doesn't Really Matter

Most people will gulp down an energy drink in the hopes that they'll ace a test or presentation with better accuracy and greater attention to detail. However, a new study shows that your favorite blend of coffee will give you just as much of a kick that you need to succeed.

Jun 06, 2013 10:02 AM EDT

Girl Dies from MERS Virus in Saudia Arabia, 54 Cases Confirmed by WHO

The latest case of the deadly MERS virus has been pinned to a 14-year-old Saudi girl, according to a statement the WHO made this Wednesday.

Jun 06, 2013 09:00 AM EDT

Explaining a Feeling like Anger Alters Heart Rate

For most people who experience anger, the act of explaining it may have a major impact on the body's physiological response to the situation that extracts the emotion, according to a study published in the journal PLOS One.

Jun 06, 2013 07:57 AM EDT

Study Links Genetic Mutation to Early Puberty

A latest study reveals a strong association between genetic mutation and premature puberty known as central precocious puberty, which leads to the development of secondary sexual characteristics in girls before the age of 8 and before the age of 9 in boys.

Jun 06, 2013 05:27 AM EDT

Earliest Evidence of Bone Tumor Discovered in Neanderthal Fossil

Researchers at the University of Kansas have produced an extraordinary finding, where they have traced the evidence of cancer in prehistoric populations. This is the first case of bone tumor that has been traced in the ribs of a Neanderthal specimen.

Jun 05, 2013 01:02 PM EDT

Genetic Variation Can Affect Warfarin Doses for African Americans

A genetic variation that affects how some black patients respond to blood thinners could improve the effectiveness and safety of the drug, warfarin.

Jun 05, 2013 12:21 PM EDT

Gastric Bypass Could Help Control Obesity-Related Illnesses

A review of over 30 studies found that diabetic people with moderate obesity lost weight and had better glucose control over a two year period when treated with bariatric surgery as opposed to non-surgical alternatives that included dieting and medications, according to a new study.

Jun 05, 2013 11:09 AM EDT