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Jan 31, 2013 10:45 AM EST

Gut Microbes are the Reason for Malnutrition in Malawi

Microbes populating the gut may trigger a form of severe, acute childhood malnutrition, according to a new study.

Jan 31, 2013 09:38 AM EST

Virtual Superman Powers Boost Helpfulness; Video Games Score

Having superpowers in a virtual reality world make people more likely to be helpful in real life, according to a new study.

Jan 31, 2013 05:53 AM EST

Yoga Benefits People With Common Heart Rhythm Problem

A recent study suggests that people with common heart rhythm problem can benefit from mild yoga. By adding regular yoga to the treatment list, one can decrease the symptoms of common heart rhythm problem. This is the first study to test the effect of yoga on heart condition.

Jan 30, 2013 10:36 PM EST

7 Obesity Myths Busted: Having Sex Doesn't Burn 300 Calories

Sex helps burn 300 calories. Breast-feeding helps new moms to lose weight. These are just of the diet myths that have now been busted by a new study done.

Jan 30, 2013 12:21 PM EST

Clovis Culture Not Wiped Out by Attacking Comets; Apocalyptic Disappearance Debunked

A long-held theory that comet attacks ended the 9,000-year-old culture has officially been debunked.

Jan 30, 2013 03:32 AM EST

Indiana Couple Faces Jail Charge For Nursing Deer

An Indiana couple who rescued a deer in 2010 never realized that they would have to pay heavily for nursing the near-dead animal. The couple is now facing jail for violating the rules of the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Jan 29, 2013 05:35 PM EST

Scientific Flirting Advice: Phone Numbers Given More Often on Sunny Days

Another interesting 'scientific flirting advice' from French professor Guéguen: Females are more likely to respond positively to a request for their phone number when it is sunny outside. That, at least, is the result of a small study published in the journal Social Influence which involved an 'att...

Jan 29, 2013 11:59 AM EST

Salafist Muslims Burn Library With Ancient Manuscripts in Timbuktu

The latest barbarian act by the salafist muslim rebels in Mali is a significant loss for archeological science, as they burned down a research institute and library containing thousands of centuries old manuscripts. "It was one of the greatest libraries of Islamic manuscripts in the world," said Mar...

Jan 29, 2013 06:29 AM EST

Snoring Puts You at Greater Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

A latest study conducted by researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit states that snoring puts a person at a higher risk of developing abnormalities in the carotid artery.

Jan 29, 2013 06:00 AM EST

Deep Fried Food Heightens Risk of Prostate Cancer

A new study shows a correlation between deep fried foods such as doughnuts, French fries, fried chicken and an increased risk of prostate cancer.

Jan 28, 2013 05:14 PM EST

Watching Cat Videos and Puppies Can Lead to "Cute Aggression" Behavior [Pictures!]

A Yale University study claims that looking at cute things, like cat videos and puppies, invokes not just an urge towards gentleness and care, but also a response dubbed "cute aggression," in which people respond to cuteness in a physical way.

Jan 28, 2013 07:19 AM EST