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Dementia Identified as Mystery Cause for Bee Population Decline, Study

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 09, 2015 04:56 PM EDT

According to a new study, researchers found that aluminum might be causing dementia in bees.

Alzheimer's Disease Prevented by Organ Transplant Drugs, Study Suggests

By Ashwin Subramania - Jun 09, 2015 10:51 AM EDT

People who have undergone organ transplants are required to medications to prevent organ rejection. A new study has revealed that these anti-rejection drugs also provide protection against Alzheimer's disease.

Study Links Childhood Cat Ownership to Schizophrenia Later in Life

By Ashwin Subramania - Jun 09, 2015 07:34 AM EDT

A new study has revealed that children having cats as pets are at a risk of developing schizophrenia later in life. The main reason is being attributed to the possible presence of Toxoplasma gondii in cat feces which kids may get exposed to.

Your toothbrush is probably contaminated with your roommate’s poop!

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 08, 2015 07:36 PM EDT

According to a new study carried out by Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., if you share a bathroom with other people, it is highly likely that your toothbrush is contaminated with some other person's fecal matter, not even your own.

First Time Ever - Charging Via Wi-Fi Is Real

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 08, 2015 07:57 AM EDT

You don't need wireless charging mats, because now you can charge stuff over Wi-Fi. A team of researchers recently showcased "Power over WiFi" system that is capable of charging things from up to eight meters away.

Yarrow Herb Is Stronger And More Non-Toxic Than Insect Repellants

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 08, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

A study shows that adopting yarrow herbs would help to repel mosquitoes and ticks better than commercial repellants.

Mozart, Not Beethoven, Makes You Smarter

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 08, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

Research shows that listening to Mozart's music is beneficial for both the young and the old.

Higher Levels of Moral Reasoning Stoke Brain's Gray Matter, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 08, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

New research shows that people with higher levels of moral reasoning tend to have more gray matter in some brain areas involved in social behavior.

Fabric Softeners Are Full Of Chemicals, So Make Organic Ones At Home

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 08, 2015 09:28 AM EDT

Fabric softeners from the store mayn't be too safe, so learn to blend a few things at home.

What Is Wrong With Manicures And Pedicures?

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 08, 2015 09:28 AM EDT

Those who work as manicurists and pedicurists face a number of health problems, according to a new study.

Teachers Have Healthy Lifestyles But Suffer Psychosomatic Disorders

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 08, 2015 09:28 AM EDT

A Germany-based study shows that teachers are more likely to complain of psychosomatic disorders compared to other professionals.

Age-Related Memory Loss Is Partial, Language-And-Skill-Related Memory Is Maintained

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 08, 2015 09:30 AM EDT

Ageing tends to make us forget incidents, but not languages or skills.

Korean Team wins Pentagon's First Responder Robot Competition

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 07, 2015 10:12 AM EDT

A Korean university won a contest held by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to create a robot that could act effectively as a first responder during disasters.

Fasting Late At Night Reduces Effects Of Sleep Deprivation, Reduces Weight Gain

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 08, 2015 09:30 AM EDT

A new study shows that eating less late at night could bring down the ill-effects of sleep deprivation.

Man Crawls Out Of Massive Sinkhole That Swallowed Police SUV in Colorado

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 08, 2015 09:30 AM EDT

Greg Miller drove across a road in Denver, but fell through a huge sinkhole in Colorado.

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