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Fish oil doesn't really do anything, new study suggests

Researchers say the chance of getting any meaningful benefit from taking omega-3 is one in 1,000.

Coffee or tea? The answer might lie in your genes

So, which one is your favorite?

Many Americans suffer from "social jet lag", new social media study shows

Social media is more impactful than you might think.

Orangutans can 'talk' about the past and the future, study suggests

We used to believe this is a human-only perk.

New tech transforms human poop into clean biofuel

Sanitation and energy generation in one go.

Rainforest plant may treat pancreatic cancer through ‘antiausterity’ properties

Cool, now we need to find one for the economy, too!

How people use music as a sleeping aid

Music is free and doesn't have negative side effects, unlike sleeping aid drugs.

Scientists zoom in on blood test for cancer

The test is quick and almost painless.

Most people tend to mirror their mother's number of romantic partners

Turns out most of us are just like our mothers.

Low-income countries use up to 16 times fewer antibiotics than wealthy countries, WHO report says

Antibiotic resistance seems to be driven by affluent countries.

Why do people self-harm? New study offers surprising answers

Definitely an unexpected finding.

Researchers call for ban on a widely-used pesticide: it impairs brain development

Y'ouch.

Human lifespan is increasing with every generation, new study finds

Today, people can expect to live six years longer than their grandparents, on average.

To avoid shortsightedness, children should spend more time outdoors

Scientists have identified new factors that contribute to myopia. Spending more time outside is still the best thing a child can do to cut back the risks.

Scientists find brain signal associated with depression and anxiety

Zooming in on the secrets of the brain.

Stem-cell-laden skin grafts could heal burn victims 30% faster, if not quicker

"Our goal is no death, no scar, and no pain," adds Marc Jeschke, paper co-author. "With this approach we come closer to no death and no scar."

You burn more calories in the afternoon than in the morning

A story about metabolism, circadian rhythms, and calories.

Vaccine might allow Celiac disease patients to eat gluten

It's no cure but the treatment could finally allow people with celiac to eat gluten.

33,000 people die every year in Europe due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Things are becoming more and more concerning.

Woodland hawks flock to cities, research reveals. Other wildlife is doing the same

For hawks, the secret is out: The big city has a lot of food to offer.

Experimental bioreactor helps frogs regenerate lost limbs

No more peg legs on the high seas, yarr!

MRI study shows how Beatboxing really works -- and it's crazy

They move their vocal tract in a completely new way.

All two-year-olds seem to sound pretty much the same to adults

"What I'd like to say to parents is that with exposure it does get easier over time," says one of the paper's authors.

Novel approach to identifying flavor molecules poised to make fermented goods even more delicious

Taste trumps all!

Scientists find natural combo to keep pastries looking delicious for a long time

Two of my favorite things combined: pastry and science.

Short sleepers are more likely to wake up dehydrated

Sleep and hydration in the body seem to be linked. If you're a short sleeper, drink plenty of water in the morning.

Your left hemisphere can veto the right one into submission -- but they generally play nice

We now know more about how the brain's hemispheres sync up.

Diabetes drugs may have protective effects against Alzheimer's

Antidiabetes medication could reduce Alzheimer's severity.

Energy drinks have a profound effect on our blood vessels, new research shows

How can people drink this stuff in the first place is beyond me.

Exposure to cannabis leads to cognitive changes in the offspring of rats

The findings are still preliminary, but they do suggest that mothers should abstain a bit before and during pregnancy.

Music therapy makes children with autism more socially aware

Individuals with autism hear much more than regular people -- and music seems to help them communicate better.

New project aims to map the DNA of every animal, plant and fungus

One of the most ambitious projects ever attempted in science.

Electrical stimulation of spinal cord allows two paraplegics to stand and walk

A remarkable medical breakthrough that might one day put an end to many forms of paralysis.

Immigrating drastically changes people's microbiome

It changes very fast.

Veganism can improve mental health and reduce diabetes risk factors

Don't throw your dairy away just yet, though.

Llama antibodies could be key to universal flu vaccine

The South American cameloid has antibodies that offer protection against most influenza strains.

Veterinary community releases tips and tricks on how to properly feed your cat

If you own a cat, this is the paper for you.

Teen cannabis users who abstain for a month can learn better

Cannabis affects memory functions in teens. The good news is that the effects can be reversed fast with abstinence.

Smart on a budget: researchers design free IQ test that takes 10 minutes to complete

"Our test, available for free, levels the playing field for a vast number of researchers interested in using it," the authors write.

Twice as many people die of gun-related suicide than homicide in the U.S. -- but Americans perceive the opposite

This gap between perception and reality may actually be putting some people at risk.

Dogs successfully diagnose malaria in children

Dogs really have an amazing sense of smell.

Chess tournament shows you really burn a lot of calories while thinking

If you want to lose a few extra pounds though, there are some better ways.

Physically attractive women don't have higher levels of sex hormones, new study reveals

This contradicts a rather popular theory.

Cannabis oil improves Crohn's disease symptoms

Surprisingly, the effect doesn't seem to be related to cannabis' anti-inflammatory properties.

The cerebellum is much more 'brainy' than we thought

The 'little brain' is not just involved in muscle coordination -- it also coordinates cognition and emotions.

That cold, gloomy weather you hate? It might give you a heart attack

Bad weather just got a bit worse.

Widows and widowers who suffer from intense grief risk inflammation that can kill

Grief can literally be heartbreaking.

One in ten heavy cannabis users who quit experience withdrawal symptoms

There's such a thing as cannabis withdrawal syndrome, and it's symptoms have been associated with a variety of psychiatric disorders.

The 2016 election was so traumatic it caused PTSD symptoms in 1 in 4 young adults

For some students, the hate speech and divisive campaign of the last election were particularly traumatic.

The smell of lavender really is relaxing, study confirms

There's a bit of science to lavender's magic.

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