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Nov 24, 2016 03:41 AM EST

A Sticky Situation: Deaths On The Great Molasses Flood Of 1919 Explained

The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 led to a more than sticky situation. Scientists pointed several factors resulting to this catastrophic event.

Feb 24, 2016 08:52 AM EST

Next-Generation Atlas Robot Won't be Pushed Around by Humans

The new Boston Dynamics Atlas robot won't be pushed around by humans. The new rendition of the robot can keep its balance far better than previous models.

Jan 11, 2016 11:02 PM EST

Could Obesity Be Cured With Freeze-Dried Fecal Pills?

It might sound a bit unsanitary, but could poop pills help curb obesity?

Jan 07, 2016 05:27 PM EST

Birth Control Pill Does Not Increase Risk Of Birth Defects

Oral contraceptives--or "the pill"--remains the most common form of birth control. Though there has been rather limited research on how taking the pill before pregnancy could affect the health outcome of a fetus, new research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) shows that oral contracepti...

Nov 16, 2015 11:16 PM EST

Moderate Coffee Consumption May Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease

Here's another reason to drink coffee.

Oct 09, 2015 12:14 AM EDT

Sleep Apnea Increases Diabetes Risk In Older Patients

Earlier this month, a study came out linking sleep apnea to an increased risk of chronic depression. Now, new findings link it to an increased risk of diabetes.

Sep 26, 2015 04:57 PM EDT

Eating Dried Plums May Reduce Risk Of Colon Cancer

Eating dried plums may lower your risk of colon cancer, according to findings presented at the 2015 Experimental Biology conference in Boston.

Sep 15, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Hospital Computer Predicts Death (WATCH)

A supercomputer in Boston can accurately predict the death of a patient with a 96 percent accuracy rate.

Aug 17, 2015 04:37 PM EDT

'Drinkable Book' Turns Bacteria Into Drinking Water

A "Drinkable Book" sounds like something out of a Sci-Fi movie, but it is indeed a real thing. This waterpurifying system is based on nanotechnology that's inexpensive to create and easily transportable.

Jul 06, 2015 05:54 PM EDT

Epilepsy Increases Risk Of Premature Birth

New findings published in JAMA Neurology reveal that only a small fraction of pregnancies occur in women with epilepsy. However, for that 0.3 percent and 0.5 percent that have children, they are more prone to high risk complications that may result in death.