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Pagan ritual hall from 3,200 years ago found in Israel

Canaanites were flourishingly pagan before Joshua came in.

Being married might just save your life -- if you suffer from heart diseases

Having a shoulder to lean on can get you through a lot of hard times -- medically.

High salt intake doubles the risk of heart failure

A new study studied the connection between salt consumption and heart failure risk.

Micro-vehicles move through a mouse stomach, healing its ulcers

The future is here.

Feeling bad about feeling bad makes you feel even worse

Turn that frown upside down? No, just accept that sometimes it's OK to feel bad.

A $550 handheld spectral analyzer could usher in new medical revolution

Hi-tech is getting smaller and cheaper.

Overweight Asian Americans seen as "more American" than their thinner counterparts

Does that guy look American to you? Nah he's too thin.

Cheers! Regular drinkers might live longer lives without dementia

You shouldn't pick up drinking just yet -- on the contrary.

Eating vegetables can fight cognitive aging, new study reports

Nom down on those greens!

Child in South Africa becomes HIV free

This could be a game changer.

Social media is making mass surveillance easier than ever -- and we're just embracing it

Sharing your location with third party apps? Well then... I've got some news.

How hot is a sauna, and other steamy facts, according to experts

There's a big difference between wet saunas and dry saunas.

Don't like to wake up to your alarm clock? Try this gentle birdsong app from Carnegie Museum

Sweeten those nasty mornings with a charming wake-up call.

Lioness mother spotted breastfeeding baby leopard -- an absolute first

Unfortunately, despite this touching moment, the odds aren't stacked in favor of the tiny leopard.

People aren't sticking to their prescription, and that's a big problem

Every year thousands of people mistakenly take or receive the wrong medication and millions more don’t take their medication as prescribed.

"Clean coal is a lie," coal CEO admits

It's not news that clean coal doesn't exist -- the news is that execs are admitting it.

Behemoth iceberg, one of the largest on record, breaks loose from Antarctica

It's one of the largest calvings on record.

Our sense of smell might be connected to our extra pounds -- in more ways than one

Not smelling food makes your body burn more calories, researchers suggest.

Six simple ways to reduce food waste and make a sustainable difference

Here are some clever tips to help you stop wasting food.

Study documents accelerated climate change in Spanish mountains

Yet another piece of definitive evidence in the case of climate change.

Coconut oil might be as bad as butter or lard, new guidelines suggest

It's all about having a balanced diet.

All-new, natural microbeads could be the future of cosmetics

Science may come up with a brilliant solution -- but in the meantime, it's important to avoid microbeads.

Paleontologists find the oldest mushroom fossil

It's the first mineralized mushroom fossil we've ever found.

Doctors urge women to not put wasp nests in their vaginas

Yes, I too sometimes fear the world is going to hell.

Fact checking Donald Trump's speech -- most is simply wrong, some is only misleading

Fact-checking Trump should be a full-time job.

Climate change will ruin Hawaii, new study finds

America's favorite travel destination, Hawaii, is in for some nasty times.

8 simple tips to help you become a vegetarian

It can be simple and fun!

Lack of sleep makes your brain start eating itself

Yikes! I'm off to bed.

Scientists find another reason why declawing your cats is not OK

Cats become more aggressive and exhibit other abnormal behavior such as urination outside the litter box.

A muffin a day might keep the doctor away -- if you eat this special muffin

Delicious and healthy? Sign me up!

Grilling or microwaving mushrooms best preserves their nutritional properties

If you've always wondered how to best cook mushrooms -- these Spanish scientists have your back.

Beauty sleep is a real thing, researchers find

Not getting enough sleep makes people want to avoid you. Seriously.

Drinking too much caffeine can kill you -- Latte, soda, and energy drink combo kill US teen

Three cups of coffee is already too much.

France's ban on unhealthily skinny models just came into force

The standard of beauty should not be unhealthy.

Good news: Cheese doesn't raise your risk of heart disease

The common belief that cheese and dairy are bad for your heart is simply wrong, a new review of 29 previous studies found.

Public is skeptical of all research tied to a company, new study shows

It's the corporations, man, I'm telling you!

"Last African Dinosaur" discovered in Morocco mine

A new study sheds new light on one of the last living African dinosaurs, from 66 million years ago.

Instagram food photos can help you eat healthier

Finally, a reason to post food photos!

Female scientists often overlooked compared to male counterparts

Unfortunately, the world of science has plenty of room to improve when it comes to treating men and women equally.

Some two billion people depend on imported food

Whenever population pressure increases, more food is imported.

Add another perk to eating fruits and veggies: they lower blood pressure

Does this not look delicious to you?

Rome metro workers accidentally find 2,300 year-old aqueduct

They found so many things they're going to open a museum right in the new metro station.

One in ten pregnant women infected with Zika in the US had babies with birth defects

The report confirms getting infected in the first trimester comes with the most risks.

Intact, 3,800 year-old tomb uncovered in Egypt

It's the 14th family member archaeologists have found in the area.

New protein can increase yields, save farmers millions every year

A tiny protein which can make a big difference!

Consuming legumes is associated with a lower risk of diabetes

Yet another study underscores how important legumes are to a healthy diet and lifestyle.

New ginger species discovered in African mountains

Who knows what other plants or medicines await discovery in Africa?

#FossilFriday: "Missing link" of sharks discovered

CT scanning shark fossil reveals their origins.

UN scientists denounce 'myth' that we need pesticides to feed the world

Can we feed the world without pesticides?

Fructose is actually produced in the brain, new study finds

It's the first time scientists have shown fructose can be produced in the brain.

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