Why People With Milk Allergies Should Be Careful With Dark Chocolate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Does your sweetheart have a milk allergy? You may want to hold off on a dark chocolate Valentine. Although dark chocolate generally isn’t made with milk, a…
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Here’s Proof That Pricey Fitness Wearables Really Aren’t Worth It
It might not be necessary to spend money on a fitness-tracking device if you already own a working smartphone. According to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School…
Dinosaurs May Have Munched On This ‘Magic’ Fungus 100 Million Years Ago
Mind-altering drugs aren’t new–in fact, even dinosaurs may have been getting high back in the Cretaceous Era. – The study was published in the 2015 issue of the journal Palaeodiversity.
The Health Benefits Of Drinking May Be Smaller Than You Think, Study Says
You may think you’re doing yourself a favor by having the occasional glass of wine. Beyond the enjoyment, we’ve all heard about the much-touted health benefits of light drinking, which…
Stoned Drivers At Far Lower Risk Of Crash Than Drunken Drivers
A government study on impaired driving released last week found that drivers who had used marijuana were at a far lower risk of getting into a car accident than drivers…
The Hidden Ways Manipulated Science Harms Our Health, From Measles To Organics
The current outbreak of measles, the largest since the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S. more than a decade ago, was made possible in large part by a single…
A third of Americans use alternative medicine
Fish oil, probiotics, melatonin, deep breathing, chiropractors and yoga were among some of the alternatives Americans use to feel better. Sex: How much do you need for it to be…
Social Conservatives Seize On New Study About Same-Sex Parents — But It Has Huge Flaws
Conservatives are excitedly promoting a new study that supposedly reveals negative outcomes for the children of same-sex parents. Like the infamously flawed Mark Regnerus study rushed out two years ago,…
There Were More Female Movie Protagonists In 2002 Than There Were In 2014
If you want a guaranteed annual bummer regarding the state of women in Hollywood, today’s the day. San Diego State University’s Center for the Study of Women in Television and…
Cockroaches Shown To Have Distinct Personalities (But They’re Still Gross)
While you may never hear the advice “be your own cockroach,” a new study suggests the icky insects have their own distinct personalities. Yes, scientists at the Universite’ libre de…
Little Kids Learn The Same Way Pigeons Do
We often point to language as evidence of our species’ superiority. But the way humans learn language may not be so foreign to other animals, after all. A new study…
The Science Behind Mixed Signals Between Men And Women
In the dating world, gauging potential partners’ interest can be a fraught experience. A touch of the arm, an enthusiastic laugh or an extra second of eye contact can so…
3 Myths That Keep You From Reaching Your Goals
Don’t let these old untruths derail your resolution resolve. – Fact: It’s never too late to adopt healthier ways. In a recent study, smokers who quit between the ages of…
No Link Between Pitocin To Help Labor And Later ADHD, Study Says
Some researchers have raised the possibility of a link between Pitocin — a synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin that is widely used to start or assist the progress of…
Babies Understand Friendship, Meanies And Bystanders, Study Says
By: Stephanie Pappas Published: 02/05/2015 10:15 AM EST on LiveScience Babies who are just over a year old already comprehend complex social interactions — they understand what other people know…
New Study Finds Marijuana To Be Effective In Treating Depression
Research has suggested that cannabis may be a promising treatment option for a number of different physical and mental health conditions, from post-traumatic stress disorder to chronic pain. A study…
Young Men Really Do Want Older Women, New Study Says
A few months ago a study came out that broke the hearts of women everywhere. Researched and compiled by the fine people at OKCupid, it revealed that when it comes…
Scott Walker’s Budget Includes $250,000 To Study ‘Wind Energy System-Related Health Issues’
The two-year, $68 billion budget proposal Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker unveiled Tuesday includes a request for $250,000 to study the health impacts of wind turbines. Page 449 of the budget…
Ebola Drug Trial Has Encouraging Early Results, and Questions Follow
For the first time, a drug is showing promising signs of effectiveness in Ebola patients participating in a study. The medicine, which interferes with the virus’s ability to copy itself,…
This Organism Hasn’t Evolved In More Than Two Billion Years
It’s being called the greatest absence of evolution ever reported: sulfur-eating bacteria that live deep in the sea haven’t changed at all in 2.3 billion years, according to a new…
Heavy Facebook Use Makes Some People Jealous And Depressed: Study
Paying too much attention to your Facebook friends’ updates could be bad for your mental health, according to a new study. Researchers found that heavy Facebook use may make certain…
For Teens, Falling Asleep Gets Harder With More Screen Time — Even If It’s During The Day
By: Laura Geggel Published: 02/03/2015 02:57 AM EST on LiveScience Teenagers who while away the hours on an electronic device — whether it’s a computer, cell phone, tablet or TV…
Slow Runners Come Out Ahead
The ideal amount of running for someone who wants to live a long and healthy life is less than most of us might expect, according to a new study, which…
Feinstein Vindicated In Intelligence Committee Spat
WASHINGTON — The Senate Parliamentarian has vindicated former Senate Intelligence Committee chair Dianne Feinstein against charges that the California Democrat violated committee rules by sending the full, classified version of…
The Super Bowl Overshadowed A Disturbing New Study Of Youth Football
NFL fans have been occupied with deflated footballs, Marshawn Lynch quotables and Russell Wilson interceptions over the past couple of weeks. So it’s excusable if they overlooked a study published…
Making Friends Online Could Help You Lose Weight
In the age of the social network, there’s certainly such a thing as sharing too much. But when it comes to losing weight, sharing could be key. – They’re also…
Fewer Than Half The Students Accused Of Sexual Assault Are Judged Responsible
Fewer than half of college students accused of sexual assault are found responsible for the offense, according to a higher education insurance company’s study of claims. Accused students were found…
Makeup and Other Common Items May Speed Up Menopause, Study Finds
Women exposed to high levels of the chemicals found in plastics, common household items and yes — makeup, experience menopause two to four years earlier than women with lower levels…
5 Smart Ways To Use Almonds
By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD In a previous post I listed almonds as one of six foods I eat every day. I adore them, and aside from being delicious and…
Study Finds Pro-Charter School Arguments Are More Convincing
Groups against the expansion of charter schools may need to find new talking points. A study from Michigan State University professors Sarah Reckhow and Matt Grossman and University of Rochester…