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More activity, healthier diet tied to extended survival after colon cancer

Eating more red and processed meat was not associated with survival or cancer recurrence.

19 Apr 2018 3:14 PM

Notably, western men, with a life expectancy of 76-years produce 11,030kg of excrement in their lives. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here’s how much people poop in their lives

Scientists provide a comprehensive breakdown on how much people excrete in their lifetime.

23 Mar 2018 9:56 AM

While black adults no longer lag behind white people in cardiovascular health as much as they once did. (Photo: Pixabay)

More Americans at risk for heart attack and stroke

But there are many other factors people can change, including poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, excess weight.

20 Mar 2018 4:03 PM

Novel protein mat can soak up pollution: study

This opens the door to the creation of larger mats that could soak up toxic chemicals in places like war zones.

18 Mar 2018 2:46 PM

If you live in the Arctic, it might be arriving as much as 16 days earlier, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Spring arriving earlier at poles than elsewhere: study

Springtime provides important biological cues for many plant and animal species, and it's unclear how an accelerated spring could play out.

05 Mar 2018 3:44 PM

A cloud of a vapourised rock called synestia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Moon formed from donut-shaped cloud of vapourised rock: study

Tests have shown that the Moon is far less abundant in many volatile elements that are relatively common on Earth.

01 Mar 2018 3:57 PM

The book essays the journey of an ancient warrior-yogi and a modern-day scientist who work together to explore the meaning of life and the universe in a fast-paced adventure.

Action thriller explores meaning of life and universe

Having put his exploration cap on, Kanchan is looking forward to a future that involves more writing.

28 Feb 2018 1:03 AM

New study finds diverse audiences drive blockbusters

Black Panther is one such exceptions to the rule, it has grossed $700 million worldwide in two weeks of release.

27 Feb 2018 7:55 PM

Researchers found a strong relationship between maladaptive perfectionism and depression among both adolescents and adults. (Photo: Pixabay)

Self-compassion may protect perfectionists from getting depressed

Self-compassion seems to sever the link between perfectionism (and depression), even though it is really tentative and not definitive.

24 Feb 2018 12:15 PM

The majority of young people appear to be doing well in the digital age, and many are thriving with the new opportunities it provides. (Photo: Pixabay)

Social media use may affect teens' real life relationships: study

Those from low-income families said that social media experiences more frequently spilled over into real life.

22 Feb 2018 5:05 PM

Teens work hard to appear interesting on social media: study

Their social rules for online interaction require a higher level of sensitivity than do those for in-person communication.

18 Feb 2018 3:47 PM

The new tool can measure the physical strength of individual cells 100 times faster than current technologies. (Photo: Pixabay)

New tool may identify drugs for asthma, hypertension

The device is called fluorescently labeled elastomeric contractible surfaces(FLECS).

10 Feb 2018 5:33 PM

Gene expression is the process by which instructions in DNA are converted into a product, such as a protein. (Photo: Pixabay)

Autism, schizophrenia share molecular traits: study

The molecular pathology showed significant overlap between distinct disorders, such as autism and schizophrenia.

10 Feb 2018 2:10 PM

Women who took a dose of ibuprofen reported less hurt feelings from emotionally painful experiences. (Photo: Pixabay)

Over-the-counter painkillers may influence emotions: study

Painkillers also affected the ability to process information.

08 Feb 2018 12:12 PM

Climate change is affecting their environment for hunting fat-rich prey. (Photo: Pixabay)

Polar bears starving due to climate change: study

Researchers have been studying polar bears in the Beaufort Sea area since the 1980s.

03 Feb 2018 10:11 AM

The amygdala and hypothalamus are regions of the brain that control several memory and emotional functions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Consuming turmeric improves memory and mood: study

The study, published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, involved 40 adults who had mild memory complaints.

28 Jan 2018 6:05 PM

The people who took curcumin experienced significant improvements in their memory and attention abilities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Turmeric may help boost memory, lower Alzheimer's risk: study

Four people taking curcumin, and two taking placebos, experienced mild side effects such as abdominal pain and nausea.

24 Jan 2018 4:09 PM

It's a testament to their deeper engagement in social ties. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study reveals women are the most difficult family members to live with, but they have good intentions

Most respondents felt that 15% of their relationships were difficult

23 Jan 2018 6:26 PM

Tinnitus is the perception of sound that has no source outside the head, and it’s often caused by exposure to loud noise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sound therapy may train the brain to ignore tinnitus

Causes might include grinding the teeth at night or taking certain medications like aspirin or certain anti-inflammatory drugs.

21 Jan 2018 5:03 PM

Use of non-cigarette tobacco products tied to teen smoking

More than 2 million middle- and high-school students tried e-cigarettes in 2016.

05 Jan 2018 12:53 PM

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