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New drug reverses memory loss related to depression and aging

The implications could also be huge for people with Alzheimer's.

Orangutans don't use tools instinctively -- they actually think about what they're doing

Give an orangutan a banana and you'll feed him for a day. Give him a stick and he'll poke bananas for a lifetime.

Unexpected notes make music more enjoyable

Surprise is the spice of life.

New device makes it easy to see when water has too much fluoride

This could be very important for developing countries.

Ultra-processed food linked to dying prematurely

Almost 60% of a typical American's diet is comprised of ultra-processed foods.

Seven traits are seen as moral by the whole world, study finds

It's good to be good.

Genetics may be more important for perfect pitch than musical training

Mozart's talent for spotting a tone without a reference may be more influenced by genetics than previously thought.

AI detects childhood diseases with doctor-like accuracy

This isn't meant to replace doctors, but help them and speed up the diagnosis process.

Shame, not guilt, makes us consumed by our secrets

Your secrets are safe with you, but you're not safe with them.

Nicotine works inside our neurons to reinforce addiction

So, you know. Don't smoke.

Is Coffee good or bad? A critical view on the science behind it

Evidence points to the fact that coffee does more good than harm, indicating that it can be part of a healthful diet.

Dengue vaccine candidate looks promising in Phase 3 Trial

Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that causes flu-like symptoms but can be lethal and kill up to 20% of those with severe dengue.

Most Americans with a medical marijuana license use it to treat an evidence-based condition

Chronic pain is the most common condition identified by the study.

Drug for common skin condition also fights heart disease

It's an unexpected finding which might end up making a very big difference.

New software allows researchers to CATCH any known virus in a sample

"Tools like CATCH will help us and others detect outbreaks earlier and generate more data on pathogens that can be shared with the wider scientific and medical research communities," the authors say.

DNA testing is becoming more popular -- but how does it really work?

DNA testing kits have developed tremendously in recent times, moving out of the lab and onto the real world. After all, who wouldn’t want to trace their genetic heritage? Most of the time, it only takes a few weeks (and a reasonable sum) to find out where your lineage came from. But how does it […]

Over 100 new species of bacteria discovered in your gut

I had a gut feeling they would.

The perverse link between ADHD and addiction

The neurological disorder often begets another disease: addiction.

Are 'smart drugs' all they claim to be?

A pill that makes you smarter? Not so fast...

Colorful layered cocktail inspires new male contraceptive

You wouldn't want to drink this one though.

LSD may cause mind-blowing trips by messing with the brain's sensory filter

LSD = sensory overload.

Poor sleep makes people more sensitive to pain

More and more people around the world aren't getting enough sleep -- and that's just painful.

People make value judgements based on gossip -- even when its explicitly labeled as untrustworthy

'Soft' fake news is just as bad as blatant lies.

How muscle memory works -- and why you just don't lose it

Use it or lose it -- until you use it again, that is.

Telemedicine boosts patient satisfaction in post-op care, study finds

This could be a way to provide much-needed healthcare in isolated areas.

Autism may actually extend across three spectrums, not just one

As if the disorder wasn't complicated enough.

Scientists may have finally found out what causes Alzheimer's -- and it might actually be those bleeding gums

Gum disease toxins enter the brain where they may cause Alzheimer's, according to new research.

Do adult humans really generate new neurons?

Science is often not about settling a debate, but about asking the right questions.

More than half of parents try non-scientific methods to stave off the common cold

Researchers advise parents to employ strategies that are evidence-based -- otherwise, their well-intended measures might not amount to all that much.

Stress might reduces fertility in women, but not in men

Couples looking to conceive might want to try some stress management first.

Eating before going to sleep might not be all that bad, researchers find

Just don't go overboard with the snacks.

Targeted cognitive training improves symptoms in patients with severe schizophrenia

"Our results suggest that chronically ill, highly disabled patients can benefit from TCT," said the authors. "That contradicts current assumptions."

If you think cats are antisocial, it's probably you, new study concludes

It's probably your fault -- of course.

We can eradicate malaria -- but we need to use new tricks

Improvise, adapt, eliminate.

Vaccine hesitancy among the top 10 global health threats

Real doctors and healthcare professionals support vaccines to stave off potentially deadly infections.

New research shows air pollution sours our mood and makes us unhappy

The study was performed on Chinese cities -- but the air pollution problem is very much a global one.

Scientists find hidden blood vessels inside bone

The findings might lead to new treatments for bone inflammation and tissue injuries.

Hookah smoking is becoming more popular, despite health concerns

It's alluring, interesting -- and unhealthy.

More companies are giving employees food -- but it's often unhealthy

Employers should be more aware of what food they bring to the workplace.

Happiness exercises could help those recovering from substance abuse

I'm not recovering from anything and I still need these exercises in my life.

The worst of multiple sclerosis can be avoided or delayed with early treatment

The study is the first to provide evidence that currently-available treatments can delay the progress of MS.

The planetary diet: here's what you need to eat to save the planet

Want to stay healthy and save the world? Here's how.

Traditional zebra-like tattoos protect tribes-people from insect bites

A stripe a day keeps the bug bites away!

Staying fit halves the risk of a heart attack

There is apparently no upper limit for training when it comes to the beneficial effects for the heart.

Part-time workers with flexible schedules work more unpaid overtime -- especially mothers

How do you 'not bring work home with you'.... when working from home?

WHO report: You should eat 25g of fiber every day -- and you probably don't

Fiber helps protect against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and a swarm of other health issues.

Want your kids to be calmer and have improved mental health? Connect them to nature, scientists say

Many parents have been suspecting this for a while -- now we have the science to confirm it.

Scientists learn how horrible face cancer spreads among Tasmanian devils

The research could be a game-changer in the fight to save the devils.

DNA pioneer James Watson stripped of honorary titles after racist remarks

It's not the first time Watson has made racist statements.

Zapping the brain with mild electrical current controls anger and aggression

The non-aggressive procedure went deep into the neural circuits of aggression.

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