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Aug 25, 2015 08:09 AM EDT

VTotal Solar Eclipse to Dazzle Americans with Spectacular Show in 2017

It turns out that America may be in for a total solar eclipse; it just happens to be two years from now. Researchers have announced that on Aug. 21, 2017, people in North America will witness one of nature's greatest sky shows.

Jul 04, 2015 11:02 AM EDT

Farmers Should Harvest After Rain To Prevent Listeriosis Risk

Foodborne illnesses are more common than you think.

Jun 29, 2015 11:21 AM EDT

Symptoms Of Alzheimer's May Develop 18 Years Before An Official Diagnosis

Estimates show that close to 44 million people are living with Alzheimer's or a related form of dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Disease International. The neurodegenerative illness typically affects 1-in-9 Americans over 65. But could certain signs of the disease present themselves even decad...

Jun 19, 2015 03:49 PM EDT

Minorities Are At Increased Risk Of Sleep Disturbances, Study Suggests

New findings published in the journal Sleep show that some sleep disturbances may ultimately be influenced by race and ethnicity. In fact, researchers found that sleep disturbances and undiagnosed sleep apnea seemed to occur more frequently in racial/ethnic minorities.

Jun 19, 2015 02:44 PM EDT

Experimental New Drug Helps Stop Migraines Before They Start

New findings presented at the American Headache Society examine a new class of drugs called Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies. Research shows that the drugs are promising in the treatment of high-frequency episodic migraines and chronic migraines.

Oct 26, 2014 03:17 PM EDT

New Survey Reveals What Americans Fear the Most

What exactly do Americans fear most? That's a good question. Scientists have created the first comprehensive nationwide study to find out what strikes the most fear into the hearts of Americans.

Feb 27, 2014 04:46 PM EST

Pew Research Center: Americans Prefer Internet Over TV in Recent Survey

If you had to choose between the two, would you prefer to be without the Internet or television? A recent Pew Research Center survey asked that exact question to a selected pool of participants.

Feb 19, 2014 03:59 PM EST

Chronic Pain in Bones and Joints Affects Over 100 Million Americans

An estimated 100 million Americans experience chronic musculoskeletal pain of the bones, joints, and muscles. Such pain is the main reason for primary care visits in the United States.

Feb 15, 2014 02:40 PM EST

25 Percent of Americans Unaware that Earth Rotates the Sun

About 25% of Americans don't know that the Earth rotates the sun. A poll from the National Science Foundation was the bearer of the bad news.

Feb 04, 2014 08:44 PM EST

New Pain Treatment Aims to Reduce Prescription Opioids

Prescription painkillers have been a growing concern in recent years. Addiction and overdose have been recurrent issues with these prescription opioids, and with nearly 33 percent of Americans suffering from chronic pain, an alternative method for alleviation is important.

Feb 03, 2014 08:20 PM EST

Natural Gas Abundance May Spur Energy Boom

During last week’s State of the Union Address, President Obama preached the importance of the energy boom as a means for economic revival. "One of the biggest factors in bringing more jobs back is our commitment to American energy," he said. "Businesses plan to invest almost $100 billion in new fa...