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New Study: NFL Players May Be More Likely to Die of Degenerative Brain Diseases
A new report links finds an increased incidence of diseases such as ALS and Alzheimer's in retired NFL players
Combat Stress in Afghanistan Could Alter Soldiers’ Long-term Neural Makeup
A new study finds returning combat soldiers perform worse on an attention-draining task and experience long-term changes to their brains
Playing Music as a Child Leads to Better Listening as an Adult
A new study indicates that musical instruction for just a few years during childhood can have long-lasting benefits
Scientists Make Progress Towards a Male Contraceptive Pill
A new molecule originally developed to fight cancer looks to be a promising compound in the search for a male contraceptive
Triclosan, a Chemical Formerly Used in Antibacterial Soaps, Was Found to Impair Muscle Function
In a study, the chemical inhibited muscle activity in individual human heart cells, mice and minnows
Can Natural Herbs Protect Your Skin From the Sun?
A number of studies indicate that several herb extracts could protect against sunburn and other damage from UV light
Simply Smiling Can Actually Reduce Stress
A new study indicates that the mere act of smiling can help us deal with stressful situations more easily
Is Barefoot Running Really Better?
The science is mixed on whether running shoes or bare feet are the way to go
New Chemical Allows Blind Mice to See
A new synthetic replacement for rod and cone cells may someday bring vision to those with macular degeneration or inheritable forms of blindness
What Is the Nocebo Effect?
For some patients, the mere suggestion of side effects is enough to bring on negative symptoms
Myth Busted: Looking Left or Right Doesn’t Indicate If You’re Lying
A psychological study has debunked the idea that the direction of a speaker's eyes indicate lying or telling the truth
A Hot Drink on a Hot Day Can Cool You Down
A rigorous experiment revealed that on a hot, dry day, drinking a hot beverage can help your body stay cool
New Mind-Reading Device Lets Paralyzed People Type
Using an fMRI machine and innovative software, researchers have figured out how to enable typing without moving a muscle
Experiments Show We Really Can Learn While We Sleep
Our minds are surprisingly active during deep sleep, capable of cementing memories we learned while awake
Quick and Cheap DNA Sequencing On the Horizon?
A new technique reads DNA base by base by threading it through a tiny pore
The Science of Sleepwalking
A new study indicates that a surprisingly high number of us are prone to sleepwalking. Should you wake a sleepwalker?
The Benefits of Daydreaming
A new study indicates that daydreamers are better at remembering information in the face of distraction
How Well Do We Really Remember A Crime Scene?
A new study shows that our ability to recall details is severely impaired after physical exertion
Why Does Grapefruit Mess With Your Medicine?
The juicy fruit can cause negative side effects with a number of prescription and over-the-counter medicines
How Marmosets Can Teach Us About Obesity
A new study indicates the small monkeys may help us understand what leads us to put on weight
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