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You can't chase your happiness and have it too -- you must let it come to you

Chasing happiness might be what's pushing it away.

Chinese food is too salty and should have label warnings, study calls

There's too much salt in our foods, and Chinese is no exception.

A year in space -- it really changes your genes

There's no need to panic, but these aren't exactly happy news.

Poor sleep linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

The findings underline the importance of good sleep for preserving brain health.

Scientists invent phone app that accurately monitors blood pressure

The research team also manufactured a new type of sensor and incorporated it in a phone case.

Stopping muscle atrophy at old age could be possible

Scientists have found a connection between nerve loss and muscle atrophy. They think the process can be reversed.

Scientists find link between obesity and body temperature

Don't blame it on the genes, though.

Why the WHO put a mysterious 'Disease X' on its most-feared list

We don't know anything about disease X -- that's the point.

Empathy might also be part genetic, a new study concludes

Don't blame it on genetics though.

Air pollution exposure during fetal life linked to brain abnormalities in children

Brain abnormalities might lead to cognitive impairment. that could have significant long-term consequences.

Revolutionary nanoparticle eye drops could make glasses obsolete

The procedure also involves a minimally invasive laser, and can be performed without medical supervision.

In Victorian Britain, poor rural areas had the best diet and health

Perhaps we could learn a thing or two from these old lads.

The brain "sees" prosthetics just like hands, new study reveals

This is encouraging news.

We can't grow new neurons in adulthood after all, new study says

Neurogenesis fully stops after the age of thirteen, researchers suggest.

CRISPR edit makes mosquitoes far less likely to pass malaria

This looks like a better alternative to wiping out mosquitoes at the population level.

The secret to youth? Exercising regularly keeps seniors’ bodies young and healthy

Yet another benefit of exercising!

Researchers develop a pill that mimics the effects of exercising

The compound essentially tricks the body to burn fat instead of glucose for energy.

Nanobodies On The Road To Curing Parkinson's Disease

Mostly affecting those 60 years old and older, an estimated 7 to 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson's Disease.

Opioids no better than Tylenol for treating chronic pain

Certainly something worth considering for opioids users.

Slowing Down Cancer by Activating the Circadian Clock

New research suggests we can target body clock genes to prevent tumors.

That ridiculous voice we use to talk to dogs? They actually love it

How to talk to puppers 101.

LSD changes the way the brain reacts to music, study finds

Just imagine a music therapy session spiced up with some psychedelics.

New insight into what makes tattoos last forever could improve laser removal techniques

Tattoo removal might get more effective and less painful, as a result.

Dogs create a mental image of what they're sniffing for

Pupper power!

Two raven lineages that tied the knot yield evidence of 'speciation reversal'

Birds of a feather... merge together.

'Self-aware', predatory, digital slug mimics the behavior of the animal it was modeled on

Printing brains on PC circuits seems to be all the rage nowadays.

Having a healthy diet doesn't offset high salt consumption

A right doesn't necessarily mend a wrong.

Bill Nye Shares Some Facts and Opinions on Marijuana

It definitely wasn't your average interview.

Human skin bacteria might protect against skin cancer, scientists say

Maybe you should stop using antibacterial soap.

Smiles can both induce and reduce stress -- it depends on how you wield it

Use this power for good!

CRISPR-Cas9 scissors can cut through both DNA and RNA

CRISPR is more like a swiss army knife now.

Taking fish oil and probiotics during pregnancy may reduce food allergies

Researchers suggest these findings need to be considered when updating guidelines for pregnant women.

Scientists debunk 'obesity paradox.' No, you won't live longer being overweight

A more thorough analysis suggests overweight and obese people don't actually live longer than people of normal weight.

Death creeps through the brain as a "spreading wave" of silence and inactivity

In a dark way, these findings are quite soothing.

Breastfeeding provides benefits for mother’s heart health later in life

More proof that nursing is beneficial to mothers as well.

Children struggle to hold pens because of too much touchscreen exposure

Experts say children's finger muscles have to be exercised by playing with real toys.

Working at a standing desk leads to "muscle fatigue" and "deteriorates mental states"

Sitting isn't good for our health. But neither is standing. The solution lies somewhere in the middle.

Scientists successfully undo cocaine-induced cardiovascular damage in mice

Modulating a cocaine pathway dramatically reduced heart damage in mice on cocaine.

Put your phone away if you want to enjoy your night out, study suggests

Unlike apps, happiness doesn't seem to come through your phone.

Scientists build electrical circuit out of four-stranded DNA

The research could inspire a novel class of microelectronics based on DNA.

Hearing loss and memory loss might go hand in hand

The findings only carry for one specific type of hearing loss.

Childbirth can make women's cells age faster than smoking or obesity

Scientists discovered that having children significantly shortened telomeres (genetic markers of aging).

Scientists show how fat cells help heal wounds in fruit flies [VIDEO]

An exciting research catches fat cells migrating by themselves for the first time.

Eating healthy foods protects against depression, new study suggests

What's good for your heart is also good for your mind, science shows.

One tiny mutation could triple the world's production of grain

Not bad for one gene.

On-site medical imaging is critical in diagnosing injured Olympians

About 1 in 15 athletes were injured and scanned.

Doctors remove what's possibly world's largest brain tumor from Indian man's skull

It was like the tumor “sat like a head on top of another head,” doctors recalled.  

Alcohol is THE most important preventable factor for dementia

Put that glass down, It's not good for you.

External temperature also influences our circadian rhythms, study reports

It's not just low light that makes us sleepy.

How bats don't get sick despite carrying the highest number of viruses

It's the most disease-infested mammal in the world but yet bats not only survive, they thrive. What's their secret?

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