Arm in a Sling? Your Brain Knows & Compensates By Remy Melina published 16 January 12 The brain quickly adjusts when a person uses a sling or cast after injuring their arm, a new study shows.
Death of a Loved One Raises Heart Attack Risk, Study Shows By Remy Melina published 13 January 12 During the first 24 hours after the death of a loved one, a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack increases by about 21 times, according to a new study.
Statistically Speaking, Is Friday the 13th Really Unlucky? By Remy Melina published 13 January 12 The number 13 is synonymous with bad luck, but is there any statistical proof to support the superstition?
Science Shields Bats from Wind-Turbine Accidents By Remy Melina published 12 January 12 A new tool relies on weather conditions and bat calls to keep bats safe.
Found: First Solid Evidence of Ancient Mayans' Tobacco Use By Remy Melina published 10 January 12 An analysis of ancient Mayan artifacts revealed the first physical evidence of tobacco use from a Mayan container, according to a new study.
Depression Linked Again to Vitamin D By Remy Melina published 10 January 12 A study of nearly 12,600 people found that low vitamin D levels contribute to symptoms of depression.
Colorful New Snake Species Discovered By Remy Melina published 9 January 12 A new species of black-and-yellow bush viper was discovered in southern Tanzania.
Pneumonia Outbreak Killed 20% of Rare Goat Population By Remy Melina published 6 January 12 A pneumonia outbreak wiped out as much as 20 percent of the markhor population in Tajikistan, Central Asia, a new study shows.
11 Health Benefits of Christmas Dinner By Remy Melina published 23 December 11 Besides providing you with quality family time and good cheer, Christmas dinner offers a bevy of surprisingly healthy dishes.
'Pretzel' Used for Operation on Zoo's Exotic Cat By Remy Melina published 23 December 11 An innovative pretzel-shaped surgical tool was used by a leading veterinary surgeon to carry out a biopsy on a sick Asian Golden Cat at a zoo.
'Tis the Season: Gallery of Festive Insects By Remy Melina published 22 December 11 From wasps with reindeerlike antlers to an insect that resembles a cinnamon stick, these bugs are naturally decked out for the Christmas season.
Kids as Young as 5 See Benefits of Positive Thinking By Remy Melina published 22 December 11 Kids get it that a cheery perspective is self-fulfilling.
Christmas Staple Frankincense 'Doomed,' Ecologists Warn By Remy Melina published 21 December 11 The trees responsible for the fragrant resin are declining rapidly.
Kids' Reports of Unwanted Online Sexual Encounters Drop By Remy Melina published 20 December 11 Online youth exposure to unwanted sexual solicitations and pornography has declined, a new study shows.
Police Plagued by Sleep Problems By Remy Melina published 20 December 11 Forty percent of police officers suffer from sleep disorders that may be hazardous, a new study shows.
Smokers Who Quit Are Happier, Study Finds By Remy Melina published 19 December 11 People who successfully quit smoking are more satisfied with their lives and feel healthier than those who continue to smoke, a new study shows.
Winter Wonderland: Images of Stunning Snowy Landscapes By Remy Melina published 16 December 11 Photos of beautiful snowy landscapes from around the world.
Gift-Giving Surprise: More Isn't Always Better By Remy Melina published 15 December 11 Adding a cheaper "stocking stuffer" to an expensive present actually diminishes the perceived value of the overall package in the recipient's eyes, a new study shows.
Teen Smoking, Drinking Hits Lowest Level Since 1970s By Remy Melina published 15 December 11 Cigarette and alcohol use among eighth, 10th and 12th-graders is at the lowest point since the 1970s, according to a new survey.
The 6 Most Tragic Love Stories in History By Heather Whipps, Remy Melina published 13 December 11 From Cleopatra and Mark Antony to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, we've gathered the six most tragic romances throughout history.
Animal Gallery: Fun in the Snow By Remy Melina published 13 December 11 From tigers to pandas, here's a gallery of animals frolicking in the snow.
Unsafe Sex More Likely After Drinking, Study Confirms By Remy Melina published 13 December 11 Raised blood alcohol levels results in an increase in the self-reported likelihood of engaging in unprotected sex, a new study shows.
How We Assign Blame for Corporate Crimes By Remy Melina published 12 December 11 The more unified a group is, the less responsible the public holds its members for their individual actions, according to a new study.
Babies Picky About Who They Imitate By Remy Melina published 11 December 11 Babies choose to imitate an adult's actions based on whether they think the adult is credible or not, a new study shows.
Abandoned Albino Seal Finds Accepting Home By Remy Melina published 9 December 11 An albino seal who was rejected by her mother has found a new home at a Russian dolphinarium.