Cell phones cause tumors in rats, says new research

Cell phones cause tumors in rats, says new research

High exposure to the type of radiofrequency radiation emitted by mobile phones has been linked to tumours in the hearts of male rats, but...
Giant centipedes eat animals 15 times their size

Giant centipedes eat animals 15 times their size

If many-legged critters make you squeamish, buckle up, because you probably haven't seen the most terrifying stuff centipedes have on offer, like deadly venom...
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy trials to begin final phase, Report

MDMA-assisted psychotherapy trials to begin final phase, Report

Scientists around North America, including in the Canadian province of British Columbia (BC), are preparing for a third and final stage of tests that...
Study: Inflammatory diet linked with increased colorectal cancer risk

Study: Inflammatory diet linked with increased colorectal cancer risk

Consuming red and processed meat, as well as junk food including sugary drinks, can increase the risk of bowel cancer by a third, says...
New catalyst for recycling carbon dioxide discovered

New catalyst for recycling carbon dioxide discovered

Imagine if we could take CO2, that most notorious of greenhouse gases, and convert it into something useful. Something like plastic, for example. The...
Chantix: Anti-smoking drug may cause more heart attacks

Chantix: Anti-smoking drug may cause more heart attacks

A new study led by a Johns Hopkins researcher says the popular anti-smoking drug Chantix significantly increases the risk for a heart attack or...
Popular morning sickness drug is not effective, Says New Study

Popular morning sickness drug is not effective, finds new research

A drug commonly prescribed to ease the nausea of morning sickness may not be as effective as once believed, a new analysis suggests. The drug...
Researchers Now Think Adolescence Should Last Until Age 24

Researchers Now Think Adolescence Should Last Until Age 24

We used to consider adolescence ending at age 19, but now scientists in the UK think we should consider the period of development as...
Sleep-related problems kill 3,500 babies in U.S. each year

Sleep-related problems kill 3,500 babies in U.S. each year

There are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among U.S. babies each year, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), accidental suffocation, and deaths from unknown causes. The...
Research ties gum disease bacteria to esophageal cancer

Research ties gum disease bacteria to esophageal cancer

An analysis of bacteria present in the mouth showed that some types of bacteria that lead to periodontal disease were associated with higher risk...

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