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Older fathers tend to raise geekier children

Age matters!

State of Maine confirms its first measles case in 20 years

It's the first case in the state since 1997.

Study shows Obamacare expanded health insurance, reducing the number of cardiac arrests

Obamacare significantly reduced the incidence of cardiac arrest by 17 percent.

It's not just humans -- 1 in 3 US pets are also overweight

Just like humans, pets are becoming too overweight -- and we need to improve this.

Living near noisy traffic makes it harder for women to get pregnant

Sleep quality might have something to do with the reported findings.

The story about the "breatharian" couple not eating any food, living from the "universe energy" is bogus -- and people bought it

I don't need any food, the universe feeds me. Yeah...

You're dumber when your smartphone is within reach

Uh-oh.

"Bio-energy healing stickers" are a scam. Now, debunked by NASA

NASA called "bullshit."

Extra-virgin olive oil might prevent Alzheimer's and protect your brain

It's really, really good for you.

Meaning is better than repetition when you're trying to memorize

Try it for finals.

A mutation might extend the lifespan of some men by ten years

Some are lucky.

Steaming fish makes for a healthier meal with fewer toxins

If you boil it, don't drink the fish stock.

Dogs will sniff out stomach cancer in new Japanese trial

You can trust a dog's nose.

What your pupil says about your language

A simple word is enough to trigger a reaction in your pupil.

Antimicrobials do more harm than good, according to statement signed by 200 researchers

Don't fall for a catchy name -- regular soap works just as fine as antimicrobials, without any risks.

Cute animal therapy can be exactly what you need to put the spark back into your marriage

Then again, do you really need a reason to take "cute animal therapy"?

Making art activates your brain's pleasure pathway

Scientists suggest we should spend a bit more time doodling.

Meditation and Tai Chi don't just improve your health and mental state, they seem to improve genetic activity

The health benefits of meditation might seem unexpected, but they've been documented by a wealth of studies.

Where humans went, cats followed -- the story of cat domestication started 9,000 years ago

From Egypt's pyramids to Viking longboats, cats never left our side since we invented agriculture.

Guns kill or wound 7,000 children in the US yearly -- it's the third-leading cause of death among children

There is so much more we can do.

Abnormal chromosomes and mitochondrial DNA might explain why suicide seems to favor some people

People kill themselves for all sorts of reason, but there's a genetic makeup to it too.

Delaying meals can alter the body clock and solve some of that jet lag

Delaying breakfast for a couple of hours can help synchronize the body's biological clocks.

The CDC warns that "chronic Lyme" is bogus and the treatments are horrifying and deadly

The only thing 'chronic' about chronic Lyme is the suffering treatments will cause you.

Coconut oil might be as bad as butter or lard, new guidelines suggest

It's all about having a balanced diet.

Broccoli-derived compound could become a new treatment for type 2 diabetes

If there's something strange with your blood sugar levels, who you gonna call? Bro-ccoli!

Home blood pressure monitors are inaccurate 70 per cent of the time, concerning study finds

If you're using your own device, you should be extra careful.

Drones in Sweden carry defibrillators to save cardiac arrest victims

They reduced response times by over 75% during trials.

Viral infections impair our muscles' and skeleton's ability to regenerate, scientists report

That's not very nice of them.

Self-tanning drug could fight skin cancer -- and improve your beach experience

It could make a huge difference.

Cash 4 Weight Loss programme shown to work and make people excited about exercise

That sounds more like wizardry than science.

Scientists map out the bits of DNA damaged by smoking

The method can be used for any type of damage where the cell has to replace bits of DNA.

Vegetarian diet found to be twice as effective at reducing weight

You might not like it, but that's just the way things are.

How many obese and overweight people are there in the world?

There's no sugar coating it -- this is massive.

All-new, natural microbeads could be the future of cosmetics

Science may come up with a brilliant solution -- but in the meantime, it's important to avoid microbeads.

Neurons in the human brain actually form 11-dimensional structures

The brain's complex web just got a lot more tangled.

Retails drug price varied by more than 600% among 10 high-income countries

Average expenditures are lower among single-payer financing systems, the study found.

Suppressing reasoning side of the brain with harmless electrical zaps enhances creativity

Put that thinking cap on.

Chemists develop innovative way to spot fake whiskey -- using glowing dyes

The same method could be applied for juices, wines, or even drugs.

Baby brain scans and machine learning algorithm can predict autism

Even diagnosing autism is difficult, let alone predict it -- from a single scan!

FDA wants the Opana opioid painkiller off the market

The United States is going through an opioid epidemic and this decision is a desperate attempt to do something about it.

AI is better than doctors at predicting how long a patient has to live

Some information is just unreadable to humans.

Scientists got an image of a person's face just by scanning a monkey's brain

They've cracked the code!

Even moderate drinking can damage your brain, new study finds

Please be moderate in your moderation.

Virtual reality out-of-body experience makes people less fearful of death

Virtual reality is not just a buzz word -- it's a real game changer.

How Ancestry Shapes Our Immune Cells

The body's defense systems are impressive.

Handwashing with hot water doesn't kill more germs than cold water. We also need surprisingly little soap

Hot water might be more comfortable but it's wasted energy when it comes to sanitizing your hands.

From Red to White: The main types of wine, with their delicious differences

It's deliciously interesting.

EpiPen still expensive and critics should go "copulate with themselves," Mylan chairman thinks

But they, you know, "care about the patient" and stuff.

Lab-grown human skin might finally spell the end for animal testing

Not only that but tests could become more accurate too.

Low doses of THC can relieve stress, while high doses to the opposite

It's all about moderation, guys. Keep it down to a small buzz, researchers suggest.

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