MEDICINE & HEALTH

Germanwings Plane Crash: A History of Pilots Who Purposely Crashed Their Own Planes

POLICY 03.29.2015 21:39 PM

A timeline of suicide airplane crashes and their similarities to the Germanwings tragedy. Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz had an unspecified illness that he tried to hide from his employers, the authorities said Friday.

One Cup of Coffee Could Offset Three Drinks a Day

03.29.2015 21:34 PM

On top of waking you up in the morning, a new study suggests that one cup of coffee can actually offset the negative physical effects of three alcoholic drinks a day.

Couples Who Work Out Together Are More Likely To Stay Fit

03.27.2015 17:05 PM

If you thought that you could be a one-man army, then you're wrong. Research suggests that going to the gym with a romantic partner makes you more willing to put in the hard work and stay fit.

Are E-Cigarettes Better for You Than Cigarettes?

03.27.2015 17:05 PM

Since their release, the popularity of e-cigarettes has exploded as many smokers turn to the devices to help them kick their smoking habit. However, many expertes believe that the e-cigarette doesn't help them kick the habit and only worsens their dependence on the drug while at the same time causing young people to become addicted to nicotine as well as they experiment with these new, interesting devices.

Scientists Develop Nanoparticles That Will Heal Your Wounds

03.27.2015 16:30 PM

Scientists Develop Healing Nanoparticles Medical research is constantly advancing. There are plenty of struggles but overall things look pretty hopeful.

Alcohol Ads Increased 400% Last 40 Years, But Americans Aren’t Drinking More

03.27.2015 16:23 PM

A new study indicates that an increase in alcohol advertising in the last 40 years has not affected alcohol consumption levels in the U.S., suggesting that bans on alcohol advertisement are not effective.

Genome Editing Now Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs

03.27.2015 16:23 PM

Genome Editing: Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs Earlier in the week we covered a breakthrough in scientists' ability to create transgenic mice for medical and other biological research.

Ebola Virus Cure and Treatments: Phase One Trial for New Ebola Vaccine Complete

03.27.2015 16:22 PM

Phase 1 Trial for New Ebola Vaccine It's not in the news as much, but the Ebola outbreak is still an ongoing struggle in parts of West Africa. In response many groups around the world are attempting to rush research on a potential vaccine.

Pedophiles Are More Likely to Be Left Handed, New Research Shows

03.27.2015 16:21 PM

Sinister Neural Pathologies The Latin word for left is sinister. You may wonder why that is, but for a long time left-handed people were somewhat of a persecuted minority.

New Strain of Weed Being Launched By Willie Nelson

03.27.2015 16:17 PM

It all about doing being the first to do something. Willie Nelson's new weed brand might become the next WalMart of weed - Willie's Reserve.

Carbon Nanotube Brain Implants Could Enhance Parkinson's Treatments

03.26.2015 23:40 PM

Using Carbon Nanotubes in Brain Implants Carbon materials are an extremely hot topic in science right now. Just today we previously covered a story involving a carbon nano-material.

States Continue to Take the Lead on Medical Marijuana While Legalization Stalls at the Federal Level

03.26.2015 21:39 PM

Georgia governor Nathan Deal will sign a bill legalizing the use of medical marijuana after the Georgia House overwhelmingly passed the bill. This makes Georgia the latest in a long line of states to legalize the drug for medical use. At the same time, the latest bill presented at the federal level has been killed in committee.

Paris Shuts Down Traffic in the City, Saving Babies In the Process

03.26.2015 21:06 PM

In light of thick smog choking the nation’s capital, France shut down half of the traffic in Paris this week in hopes of mitigating surmounting toxins and pollutants in the air, caused as a byproduct of motor vehicles. But in the process of untarnishing the facade of the “City of Lights” it appears that French officials may also be saving the next generation of French citizens as well.

Breast Milk Bought Online May Infect Babies With HIV, Experts Say

03.26.2015 18:05 PM

Researchers reveal that breast milk online poses serious threats to the health of infants. Some even warn that there is a potential risk for the transmission of hepatitis, HIV and syphyilis through the buying and selling of unscreened human breast milk.

Inflection Critical to How Dogs Understand Human Speech

03.26.2015 17:36 PM

Understanding How Dogs Understand Us Dogs are man's best friend. They are one of the earliest domesticated animals and have been with us for thousands of years.

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