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Mar 15, 2013 09:44 AM EDT

Nevada Pot Legalization: Sixth State to Push Decriminalization of Drug, Lawmakers Preach Benefits of Marijuana

For those looking get a hit in Nevada, there's good news-a new pot legalization bill at the state-level is pushing the sales for cannabis.

Mar 14, 2013 03:40 PM EDT

Vast Majority of Postpartum Depression Not Treated, 1 in 7 Women at Risk for Psychiatric Disorder Following Delivery

Postpardum depression, a moderate to severe depression that occurs after a woman gives birth, usually lasts three months after delivery, and though the exact causes are unknown, a recent study shows that approximately one in seven mothers who give birth may be suffering from it.

Mar 14, 2013 03:01 PM EDT

Children of Divorced Parents More Likely to Take Up Smoking

Divorce can be difficult on families, and a new study indicates that both genders from divorced families are significantly more likely to take up smoking in comparison to their peers whose families stayed intact.

Mar 14, 2013 11:52 AM EDT

Pig Brains may Help Provide Answers about Human Cognitive Development

Remember the movie "Charlotte's Web?" Well, it just so turns out that a spider can't take all the credit for wits in this science experiment. Researchers believe that the developed model of a pig brain may be able to answer some important questions about human brain development.

Mar 13, 2013 09:45 PM EDT

1 in 4 Colonoscopies in Medicare Patients Inappropriate According to University of Texas Study

Though a conoloscopy is one of the most effective cancer screenings for colon cancer, a new study shows that older Americans undergoing the procedure may not be getting an adequate treatment.

Mar 13, 2013 08:28 PM EDT

Cat Food Recall: Diamond Pet Food Carries low Levels of Thiamine

Diamond Pet Foods has issued a recall on several brands of their dry cat food because of low levels of thiamine, also known as Vitamin B1, an essential vitamin for cats.

Mar 13, 2013 07:19 PM EDT

Medieval Knight Found: Remains Found at site of 13th Century Blackfriars Monastery in Edinburgh

The grave of a medieval knight was found beneath a parking lot in Scotland not long after Richard III turned up, and the elaborate sandstone slab carved with a Calvary Cross and sword indicate that the remains of this knight may have in fact been a nobleman.

Mar 13, 2013 06:14 PM EDT

28 Elephants Killed: Africa's Forest Elephant Population down by 62 Percent, Poachers Hunt for Ivory

Poachers have killed 28 endangered forest elephants in the Nki and Lobeke national parks in southeast Cameroon in recent weeks, according to the WWF.

Mar 13, 2013 02:14 PM EDT

Study in Boston Shows Ways to Decrease Pesticide Exposure, Especially Among Children

New research indicates that household pesticide contamination emphasizes the need for less reliance on pesticides and a greater emphasis on neatness, block cracks where insects can enter and other integrated pest management measures, according to scientists.

Mar 13, 2013 01:41 PM EDT

Poisoned Alcohol Death Toll: Methanol Found in Illegally Homemade Alcohol in Libya

Today's moonshine might not be quite like it was during prohibition, and especially in Libya, it's probably something different all together. According to the top security official in the country said as of Tuesday that 79 people have died over the past four days from drinking homemade alcohol, whic...

Mar 13, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

Time Flies, People Perceive Time and Space as if They're Moving into the Future

It may be true that time flies, but exactly do humans perceive it? According to a recent study, people experience time as if they're moving into the future and away from the past.

Mar 12, 2013 08:11 PM EDT

U.S. FDA warns that Azithromycin "Z-pack" Antibiotics Could Cause Fatal Irregular Heart Rhythm

A recent report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that an antibiotic prescribed for a wide variety of infections may pose heart risks.

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Nevada Pot Legalization: Sixth State to Push Decriminalization of Drug, Lawmakers Preach Benefits of Marijuana

Vast Majority of Postpartum Depression Not Treated, 1 in 7 Women at Risk for Psychiatric Disorder Following Delivery

Children of Divorced Parents More Likely to Take Up Smoking

Pig Brains may Help Provide Answers about Human Cognitive Development

1 in 4 Colonoscopies in Medicare Patients Inappropriate According to University of Texas Study

Cat Food Recall: Diamond Pet Food Carries low Levels of Thiamine

Medieval Knight Found: Remains Found at site of 13th Century Blackfriars Monastery in Edinburgh

28 Elephants Killed: Africa's Forest Elephant Population down by 62 Percent, Poachers Hunt for Ivory

Study in Boston Shows Ways to Decrease Pesticide Exposure, Especially Among Children

Poisoned Alcohol Death Toll: Methanol Found in Illegally Homemade Alcohol in Libya

Time Flies, People Perceive Time and Space as if They're Moving into the Future

U.S. FDA warns that Azithromycin "Z-pack" Antibiotics Could Cause Fatal Irregular Heart Rhythm

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