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New model predicts where Ebola might strike next -- and climate change is an issue

Climate change and poverty can increase the risk of an outbreak, researchers warn.

Monkeys are willing to try new solutions to problems, while humans stick to what they know -- even if it's less efficient

"Why don't you try using those opposable thumbs to fix it, huh, human?"

Exposure to THC causes alterations in the brain of unborn rats

The findings come on a backdrop of growing marijuana legalization in the U.S.

Humans could have salamander-like ability to regrow cartilage

Study opens door to new treatments for joint injuries and diseases.

The clap is making a comeback -- as are syphilis and chlamydia

"She's got the clap" -- CDC.

New gene-based immunotherapy hunts for hidden cancer cells

This new system should, in theory, be effective against multiple cancer types, including those currently resistant to immunotherapy.

Doctors petition FDA to add breast cancer warning on cheese

12,000 doctors have signed the petition.

Cut down on dairy and sweets if you're struggling with acne, study concludes

Yes, even chocolate.

A healthy diet can help with depression, new study shows

Healthy mind in healthy body.

Wastewater analysis can reveal how wealthy, healthy, and well-fed you are

Like my grandma used to say, even kings uh, go to the toilet.

Researchers make neurons glow as they fire to record neural activity

Shine bright like ne-u-ron.

25% of US healthcare spending is wasted

That's over $700 billion a year.

Every 2.6 years of playing American football doubles risk of devastating brain disease

The repeated blows to the head involved in tackle football may put many players at a huge risk of developing neurodegenerative disease.

Dog owners live longer and are more protected from heart attacks

Dogs not only fill homes with joy, they also help humans live healthier lives.

First lab-grown meat from outer space

Is lab-grown meat coming of age?

Mice heavily exposed to e-cig vapor develop lung cancer

The findings suggest that vaping might cause lung cancer.

The potential health benefits of CBD Capsules

Because of its touted efficacy and minimal side effects, more and more people are now using CBD capsules.

Trio wins Nobel Medicine Prize for uncovering how cells sense and adapt to oxygen levels

Oxygen keeps the world turning. Well not really, but it's important for cells.

Air pollution can increase violent crime rates, study finds

Particle matter and other noxious fumes might make people more aggressive.

Lied-to children more likely to grow up as lying, ill-adjusted adults

Ahh, lies... just like mama used to make 'em.

Scientists mass-produce 'magic mushroom' active ingredient from bacteria

The study shows that psilocybin can be produced in a sustainable manner.

Universal cancer vaccine could be on the horizon

Researchers want to approach cancer like an infectious disease.

Why some people are left-handed

Left-handed people appear to have better verbal skills, but they also have slightly higher risks of Parkinson's and schizophrenia.

People with anxiety disorders worry about not being worried

It's like the gift that keeps on giving, isn't it?

Human fetuses have lizard-like limb muscles but lose them before birth

When we develop in the womb, we temporarily grow muscles that have last been seen in our ancestors 250 million years ago.

People who use more emojis have more sex

;)

Better sleep makes for better grades, MIT reports

With sleep, "when" is as important as "for how long".

A 10% increase in dog vaccination reduces human deaths by 12.4%

Woof.

How CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing is set to change the world

Gene editing sounds super scary but its potential to improve our lives is immense. Is it worth the leap, though?

"Wave of maturation" prepares our brains for adolescence

Ew, teenagers.

Jackdaws can distinguish 'dangerous' people from friendly ones

“He’s shady”.

How scientists used 17,000 wallets to find out just how honest people are

The results were surprising: wallets with money were more likely to be returned than the ones with no money.

Here's what hackers can do with your stolen hospital records

Nearly 170 million people have been affected by data breaches that involved hospital records in the past decade.

Our brains can actively forget during REM sleep -- and that's why you don't remember dreams

They say follow your dreams but I can't even remember them.

Electric nose sniffs cancer patient's breath to find the best treatment

The eNose can inform doctors whether or not immunotherapy is the right course of action.

Global antibiotic resistance in food animals has become a major issue

Reducing antibiotic usage in animals should be a priority, new research concludes.

Are US alcohol taxes way too low? They represent only a tenth of the cost incurred to the government

Excessive drinking costs Americans over $250 billion a year in medical and legal costs -- and alcohol tax covers only a fraction.

Gene-editing experiment makes mice immune to the common cold. Could humans be next?

In the future, a drug that mimics this genetic effect could finally cure the common cold.

Breathing technique can improve radiotherapy effectiveness

Using the technique, patients can hold their breath for up to 6 minutes at a time.

Black carbon pollution can reach the placenta, new study shows

Yet another problem associated with pollution.

Scientists discover a pattern of brain connectivity linked to anger and aggression

The findings could lead to novel therapies for emotional health.

Dolphins are seeing a rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and it's our fault

Antibiotic resistance is reaching dramatic levels in some wild ecosystems, reports a study on bottlenose dolphins living in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon. One of the scariest public health issues we’re contending with today is the rise of antibiotic resistance. Many common bacterial strains are evolving to resist the drugs we rely on to treat them, […]

Drinking tea may improve your brain health, study shows

People aged 60 or older who regularly drink tea had brain regions that were interconnected in a more efficient way.

Exercising with a coach might be good for fighting depression

Hiring a coach to help you exercise can improve mood more than being on your own.

Climate warming could impair soils' ability to sustain crops

Turns out, more rain is not always what you want.

How long can you go without sleep? Key facts

Sleep deprivation can cause serious health problems over extended periods of time. Here's what you need to know.

Scientists place human livers in suspended animation that triples survivability

Everyday, dozens of people die in the United States because they can't get an organ transplant -- this new procedure could save many of them.

Earliest evidence of milk consumption comes from Stone Age Britain

I don't know how I could live without cheese.

Malaria eradication by 2050 is ambitious but achievable

Malaria could be eradicated within a generation, a landmark report says.

Napping once or twice per week may help protect you from heart attack or strokes

Catch some Z's for your heart!

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