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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.

Drug cocktails can almost double lifespan -- in worms and fruit flies, so far

The findings suggest that the mechanism would probably work on humans too.

Scientists regrow hair cells in mice, suggesting hearing loss is reversible after all

In the future, growing old may not necessarily mean you'll have bad hearing.

Golden labs seem to be healthier than their chocolate cousins -- and we're not sure why

Who's a good boy? All dogs, that's who. But some have more problems than others.

Pancreatic cells can naturally morph to combat diabetes, pointing to new avenues of treatment

Other cells can likely do it too, the researchers believe.

Sunlight kills indoor germs almost as well as UV rays

Pull the drapes and enjoy free home sanitation, courtesy of the sun.

Breastmilk protects infants from antibiotic-resistant bacteria and improves preemies’ brain development

An aggressive campaign of producers of baby formula has led to a decrease in breastfeeding rates.

Lab-tailored enzyme shows promise as a new and powerful treatment against tobacco addiction

Science to the rescue.

Researchers document first evidence of epigenetic inheritance via sperm

We're not sure yet if a father's experience can affect the health of offspring.

Apple donates 1,000 watches for study to monitor binge eating

Every 60 minutes, someone dies in the U.S. because of an eating disorder.

Chili peppers may have antidepressant qualities

Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, eased depression symptoms in mice.

Hundreds of dietary supplements are tainted with unlisted drugs

These pose "a serious public health risk." Most are sexual enhancement, weight loss, and bodybuilding supplements.

New 3D-printing process creates ligaments, tendons for transplant -- paves the way for replacement organs

Print me a new me, please. Make me taller, too.

The brain replays memories as you sleep to make sure you don't lose them

This is something worth remembering. So, maybe, sleep on it a bit?

The Important Benefits of Good Oral Hygiene

Brushing, flossing, and mouthwash could save you a lot of trouble in the future.

Researchers build salivary gland from scratch -- and it works

Who doesn't want replacement organs?

It's high time we moved past BMI -- meet the metabolome

When it comes to obesity we need all the help we can get -- and better tests are sure welcome.

People can recognize an average of 5,000 faces, a new study reports

Some more, some less.

Creative fields have a lot to benefit from people with ADHD, new study says

Finally, some go...... Uuu shiny!

Dopamine is the key allowing our brains to change beliefs -- short-term ones, at least

Don't forget to post some dopamine with that sarcastic comment -- it will work much better.

England's youth are drinking less and less -- and some have never had a drink

I didn't know you were allowed to do this in the UK.

Tobacco industry's carbon footprint mirrors entire countries -- cost of cigarettes should reflect the environmental damage, WHO says

We all know smoking is bad for our health but not a lot of people are aware of the hidden environmental costs of the tobacco industry.

GHB drug use associated with long-term cognitive changes

The is responsible for many overdose-induced comas. Now, research suggests tripping on the drug 'fries' the brain.

3,500-year-old spiced latte? Archaeologists report earliest known usage of nutmeg

The spice gives an exciting insight into an old civlization.

Naps help us process information we subconsciously acquire during the day

More reasons to sleep!

How Siberian Huskies got their ghostly blue eyes

These canine white walkers got their famous blue eyes thanks to a genetic duplication.

Mediterranean diet can help fight depression, new study suggests

Healthy food, healthy body, healthy mind.

Neanderthals gave humans viruses, but also the genes that protect us from them

Ancient interbreeding primed modern humans for an encounter with new viruses.

U.S. researchers poised to level-up wheat's nutritive value by making it absorb minerals

You've heard of Iron Man, now get ready for Iron Wheat.

Sexual assault and harassment has long-lasting consequences on women

The fact that so many women go through this is nothing if not disturbing

Homeopathy is ineffective against children's cold and flu

Captain Obvious to the rescue!

How the African elephant's cracked skin keeps it cool

Faced with the hot and dry savannah, the African elephant evolved a creative solution.

Our brains don't like having too many options to pick from because they're lazy

Never change, brain.

Interview with Bluebird Director of Science Lex Pelger on CBD

A cannabis expert shares what he knows about the science of CBD.

Ancient retrovirus may make some people more prone to addiction

The study hints to evidence for a physical cause of addiction.

In the fight against depression, researchers turn to mind-reading (that works)

How's your pound of gray matter feeling today?

The taller you are, the more likely you are to develop varicose veins

It's not all good when you're tall.

5 Technologies Scientists Are Currently Pursuing to Improve Healthspan

Science may one day open the way to the 'Fountain of Youth'.

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