Health & Medicine

Dec 31, 2012 06:29 AM EST

Kind Children Happier and Popular With Peers: Study

A new study claims that kind children are happier and more popular with their peer groups.

Dec 30, 2012 07:08 AM EST

New Anti-Clotting Drug Eliquis Approved

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug called Eliquis, developed for treating patients suffering from atrial fibrillation.

Dec 25, 2012 11:57 AM EST

Chronic Alcohol and Marijuana Use During Youth Can Compromise White-Matter Integrity

Chronic use of alcohol and marijuana during youth is associated with poorer neural structure, function, and metabolism, as well as worsened neurocognitive abilities into later adolescence and adulthood.

Dec 23, 2012 05:54 AM EST

New Study Sheds Light on Bats' Long Life and Resistance to Diseases

A new study sheds light on the evolution of bats' flight, their resistance to viruses and their long life span.

Dec 20, 2012 03:14 AM EST

Murder Mystery Solved: Eygptian King Ramses III's Throat Was Slit

Researchers have solved the mystery shrouding the death of Egyptian king Ramses III, who ruled from around 1187 B.C. until his death in 1156 B.C.

Dec 19, 2012 07:33 AM EST

Scientists Reveal Why Rudolph Reindeer has a Red Nose

Scientists have found an explanation as to why Rudolph, Santa's lead reindeer pulling the sleigh through the night on Christmas Eve, has a red nose.

Dec 13, 2012 08:07 AM EST

Mussels Inspire Researcher to Create Adhesive Blood Vessel Gel

A scientist has created a gel based on mussels' ability to adhere to objects like rocks and boat hulls.

Dec 13, 2012 04:43 AM EST

Cheese Was Made 7,000 Years Ago in Northern Europe, Researchers Say

In a first, scientists have found clear evidence suggesting that cheese was made more than 7,000 years ago in Northern Europe.

Dec 11, 2012 05:57 AM EST

Seasonal Auditory Changes Differ Between Male and Female Sparrows

Auditory systems of male and female house sparrows differ depending on the seasons, finds a new study.

Dec 10, 2012 11:46 AM EST

Nostalgia can Make Body Feel Warmer: Study

A nostalgic feeling is an effective way of keeping oneself warm during cold nights, reveals a new study.

Nov 25, 2012 04:45 AM EST

Full Moon Has No Effect on Psychological Problems, Study Shows

A new study has debunked the popular myth which suggests a link between lunar cycles and the prevalence of psychological problems in humans.

Nov 06, 2012 10:36 AM EST

Blind Mole Rat Evolves Different Way to Fight off Cancer

Subterranean rodents have evolved different mechanisms to fight off cancer.

Nov 06, 2012 09:56 AM EST

Nail Biting Can be Classified as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Nail biting has so far been considered a plain habit that relieves the stress in oneself.

Nov 01, 2012 08:32 AM EDT

Testosterone Linked to Song Behavior in Tropical Birds

Researchers have discovered that the female African white-browed sparrow weavers can sing the male-typical solo song via an increase in testosterone hormones.