PLOS ONE : Science World Report

Feb 18, 2016 11:27 AM EST

Sensory Loss Affects 94 Percent Of Older Adults

The University of Chicago conducted a study that showed a staggering 94 percent of adults between 57 and 85 had at least one sensory deficit.

Feb 04, 2016 09:46 PM EST

Children With Autism Are Less Likely To Recognize Danger

Children with autism do not recognize when they're in danger, according to a recent survey.

Feb 01, 2016 11:02 PM EST

Dogs Can Sense Anger In their Owners, New Study Suggests

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have discovered that dogs limit eye contact with angry owners.

Dec 30, 2015 04:19 PM EST

5 Breakthrough Medical Treatments in 2015

What medical advances happened in 2015? There were a lot of them! Here are five great ones.

Dec 14, 2015 06:18 PM EST

Tinnitus Severity May Alter Emotional Brain Processing

Could having tinnitus--otherwise known as ringing in the ears--affect the ability to process emotions?

Dec 13, 2015 08:49 PM EST

Sleeping Too Much Is Bad For Your Health: Here's Why

Sleeping in could increase your risk of early mortality, according to a recent study.

Nov 10, 2015 12:00 AM EST

'Happiness Is Contagious': Positive Emotions Spread Faster On Twitter

A new study zeroes in on Twitter and showing how positive emotions spread like a virus on social media.

Nov 07, 2015 09:19 AM EST

Heart Drug Protects Fertility In Mice Under Chemotherapy

The heart medication dexrazoxane or dexra for short may improve survival and prevent ovarian damage after chemotherapy, according to a recent study.

Oct 28, 2015 06:44 PM EDT

You May Have Herpes, According To The WHO

Guess what? You probably have herpes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Sep 28, 2015 06:02 PM EDT

Cigarette Exposure In Early Life Increases Risk Of Behavioral Problems

Children who are exposed to tobacco early in life may be at risked for behavioral problems later in life, according to a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE.

Sep 25, 2015 04:14 PM EDT

Robot Teaches Us Why Babies Smile So Much (VIDEO)

Why do babies smile so much? To get smiles in return, of course.

Sep 20, 2015 05:34 PM EDT

Energy Drinks May Be Linked To Traumatic Brain Injuries

Previous studies have shown that energy drinks can be particularly dangerous for your cardiovascular health. Yet a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE shows that they may also increase the risk of serious damage to the brain.