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Feb 23, 2013 05:32 AM EST

Study: Parents Should Not Discuss Their Own Past Drug Use With Kids

Children whose parents did not disclose drug use but passed on a strong anti drug message were more likely to exhibit an antidrug attitude. If the kids are aware of the parent's indiscretions they will not view drugs as harmful.

Feb 22, 2013 08:14 AM EST

Video of Plasma Rain on Sun Captured by NASA

A medium-strength solar flare exploded on the Sun's lower right hand side expelling light and radiation July 19, 2012. This beautiful dazzling magnetic display was trapped on film by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) and released recently.

Feb 22, 2013 07:13 AM EST

Older Adults can Now Eliminate Forgetfulness

Scientists use a technique known as distraction learning strategy to help older adults overcome age-related forgetting and boost their performance to the level of younger adults.

Feb 22, 2013 06:24 AM EST

Kids in the US Consuming Less Calories: CDC

A latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that kids in the U.S. are consuming fewer calories than they did a decade ago. This is the first decline noticed in more than 40 years.

Feb 22, 2013 05:01 AM EST

Complaints about being Old, Fat can Lead to Higher Rates of Eating Disorders

A recent study shows a strong correlation between talks about being old and greater levels of body dissatisfaction, which can lead to higher levels of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and many physical and mental health problems.

Feb 22, 2013 03:27 AM EST

Russian Meteorite Fragments Seized From Local Man Trying to Sell Online

An unidentified substance has been seized from a local man by the police in Chelyabinsk region. The man was trying to sell the object as a 'meteorite fragment', reports news agency RIA Novosti.

Feb 21, 2013 08:16 AM EST

Dolphins Copy Whistles to Stay in Touch

Dolphins mimic those with whom they share a strong social bond, according to a latest study.

Feb 21, 2013 08:02 AM EST

Stranded Happy Feet Jr Found in New Zealand

A juvenile royal penguin has been found stranded on the coast south of Wellington almost 2,000 km away from its home. It is believed that the juvenile penguin had moved away from its breeding colony in Sub Antarctica Macquarie Island.

Feb 21, 2013 07:57 AM EST

Organically Grown Tomatoes Have Higher Levels of Vitamin C

A latest study from Federal University of Ceara in Brazil states that organically grown tomatoes have higher levels of vitamin C when compared to the conventionally grown tomatoes.

Feb 21, 2013 07:50 AM EST

FDA Approves Allergan’s New Gel-Filled Breast Implant

California-based company Allergan received the green signal from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its new silicone gel-filled breast implant to increase the breast size in women belonging to the age group of 22 years and above.

Feb 21, 2013 07:43 AM EST