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Oct 21, 2015 04:50 PM EDT

Does Birth Order Influence Personality?

No. It doesn't look like birth order affects personality traits, according to a recent study.

Oct 21, 2015 02:19 PM EDT

Preeclampsia Increases Risk Of Infant Heart Defects

High blood pressure increases the risk of pre-eclampsia--a pregnancy complication that may cause heart defects in newborns, according to new research. T

Aug 26, 2015 05:07 PM EDT

Fish Oil: Are There Really Benefits For Your Brain?

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Aug 17, 2015 05:05 PM EDT

Women's Health, Marital Status, Education May Affect Birth Weight Of Future Daughter

Did you know that certain social factors like education and marital status can affect the future birth weight of her daughter, according to research based on two long-term studies that tracked mother-daughter pairs.

Aug 12, 2015 03:08 PM EDT

Premature Birth And Adult IQ: At Age Two, Researchers Can Predict Future Brainpower

So much of a child's future is in the hands of various environmental factors as he or she develops. Yet some things, too, are already set in stone.

Aug 05, 2015 11:50 PM EDT

Refined Carbohydrates May Increase The Risk Of Depression In Postmenopausal Women

Could a diet high in refined carbohydrates increase the risk of depression in postmenopausal women? New findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that more highly refined carbohydrates triggered a hormonal response in the body that lowered blood sugar that could potentia...

Aug 04, 2015 11:46 AM EDT

Memories Can Be 'Lost And Found' Study Suggests

New findings published in the journal Nature Communications reveal that memories can indeed be lost and found.

Jul 20, 2015 03:00 PM EDT

Global Study Examines Plants At Risk From Potential Lack Of Seed Dispersion

New findings published in the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography examine a worldwide study on animals and the seeds they eat, including a long-held assumption that still holds true: larger animals mainly stick to larger seeds. But just what does this mean for the environment?

Jul 07, 2015 10:57 AM EDT

Even Tiny Brain Lesions Can Triple Your Risk Of Stroke

Small brain lesions are sometimes disregarded by clinicians. Yet new findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveal that these shouldn't necessarily be taken so lightly. In fact, they could be a sign of heightened stroke risk or even death.

Jul 06, 2015 05:01 PM EDT

This Grey Squirrel Is A Remarkably Fast Learner

Squirrels look all cute and innocent, but make no mistake. These furry rodents from the Sciuridae family are actually pretty darn smart. And it's even more true for what some may see as an invasive species or commonplace pest--the grey squirrel. In fact, these creatures are actually capable of adapt...

Jul 03, 2015 05:51 PM EDT

Domestic Cats Stay Away From Where The Wild Things Are

New findings published in the Journal of Mammalogy reveal where 74 million pet cats spend their time when away from home.

Jul 03, 2015 03:49 PM EDT

Mice Exoposed To A Cat's Urine Are Unable To Escape Early In Life

Researchers at the A. N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Russia, discovered that mice exposed to cat urine early on in life were unable to escape from the strong odor of feline predators later on.