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Nov 03, 2015 09:04 PM EST

World's New Tiniest Snail From Borneo

There's a new record for the smallest land snail. Discovered in Malaysian Borneo by a team of Dutch and Malaysian biologists amongst another 47 species of varying sizes, the world's tiniest snail holds a shell of merely 0.50-0.60 mm width and 0.60-0.79 mm height.

Oct 12, 2015 01:35 PM EDT

It Dawned On Researchers--Summer Babies Are Healthier

Babies born in the summer are more likely to be healthier than those born in in other seasons, according to a recent study. It dawned on the researchers--it's probably all that sun.

Oct 05, 2015 04:07 PM EDT

Asthma: Asthma Medicine Results In Stunted Growth

Findings presented at the 54th Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology reveal that infants given asthma medication during the first two years of life are more likely to have stunted growth.

Jul 09, 2015 02:26 PM EDT

There's Free WiFi At The Summit Of Japan's Mount Fuji

When hiking up a mountain, it might not just be to test your limits or to be closer to nature. It could also be to check your Facebook, email or surf the web, in genearl. At least, this might be the case for some hikers after they've made the trek up Japan's Mount Fuji, a snowy mountain that's more ...

Apr 10, 2015 12:34 AM EDT

Could Your Height Influence Your Risk Of Heart Disease?

New findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine show that short stature could influence the likelihood of developing heart disease.

May 01, 2014 12:37 PM EDT

Behind the Music: Professional Artists at Increased Risk of Tinnitus

For professional musicians, music is their life. The creation and success of their craft ultimately determines the future of their career. Yet some may take for granted just how important a role hearing plays in the cacophony of their art.