MEDICINE & HEALTH

Chikungunya Virus Continues to Spread in Northeastern US

TECH & INNOVATION 08.01.2014 05:02 AM

The virus has appeared in New Jersey, New York and Maine. Though Ebola has been on everyone's mind since the outbreak began in West Africa, another tropical disease has reached the United States.

Ebola Outbreak: Sierra Leone Nurse Says Virus Is a Ruse Meant to Encourage Cannibalism, Sparks Protests

07.28.2014 01:44 AM

Ebola has surfaced in the Nigerian capital of Lagos putting 21 million people at risk. As the deadly virus continues to advance through West Africa, many in one stricken nation have begun to protest, not because of their country's handling of the epidemic, but because of a rumor.

Morning After Pill: Sales Have Tripled Since 2010 in Chile

07.28.2014 01:34 AM

The country has already seen a spike in drug sales overall in the past few years, but the latest to be on the list is the sale of the morning after pill, following a law in 2010 that allowed access to minors.

Ebola Virus: US Doctor in Stable Condition After Being Infected

07.28.2014 01:27 AM

A Texas doctor contracted the virus while treating patients in Liberia, and is under observation. The virus has killed more than 600 so far and the survival rate is 10 percent.

New Australian Condom Can Kill STDs, Including HIV and Herpes

07.23.2014 21:36 PM

A new type of condom additive was approved for mass production in Australia, one that can kill sexually transmitted diseases.

Researchers Gain New Insight Into Possible Schizophrenia Genes

07.23.2014 03:21 AM

A new study defines stronger links to schizophrenia in relation to a persons immunity and to genetics. A persons risk can be defined by the analysis of the human genome.

iPad News 2014: Nickel in Apple Tablet Caused Boy's Skin Allergy, Study Says

07.17.2014 20:52 PM

Unclear if nickel has been used by Apple in later versions of the iPad A boy suffering a skin allergy was told that the reaction likely was caused by nickel in his first generation iPad, which was found in a study published Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics, according to Reuters.

Legal Marijuana Research Pros and Cons: Researchers Report Brain Abnormality Findings In Journal Of Neuroscience

07.16.2014 00:38 AM

The reward center structures show changed shape According to a study released on Wednesday, April 16, in the Journal of Neuroscience, the shape and size of two regions in the brain differ in marijuana smokers (young adults) who smoke at least once a week.

Heart Association Study Finds Dark Chocolate Benefits Circulation

07.08.2014 22:51 PM

Those who espouse the health benefits of dark chocolate have another reason to cheer, with new research from the American Heart Association asserting the rich confection may benefit leg circulation.

Researchers Announce New Way to Predict Teen Binge-Drinkers

07.08.2014 22:48 PM

There's now a way to predict which teenagers will become binge drinkers, according to an international study led by researchers from the University of Vermont.

Study: Americans Generally Don't Like Meditating

07.08.2014 22:44 PM

While new research from Carnegie Mellon University finds periodic meditation indeed relieves stress, another study from the University of Virginia suggests a majority of people can't stand being alone with their thoughts.

Sports Teams Might Not Benefit From Plentiful Talent

06.16.2014 17:25 PM

Sports Teams Might Not Benefit From Plentiful Talent In light of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals as well as the FIFA World Cup, researchers at INSEAD (The Business School of the World) decided to find out whether or not more talent is essential in a team's winning efforts.

Genetically Modified 'Super Bananas' Could Prevent Blindness

06.16.2014 17:23 PM

Genetically Modified 'Super Bananas' Could Prevent Blindness The 'super-banana,' a genetically modified fruit from Australia that contains increased levels of vitamin A, could help prevent thousands of Ugandan children from going blind and dying from Vitamin A deficiencies.

Brain Injury Rates on the Rise in Cities With Bike-Share Programs

06.16.2014 17:19 PM

Brain Injury Rates on the Rise in Cities With Bike-Share Programs Bike-share programs are an effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also getting people around a city conveniently.

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