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Vaping Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke
E-cigarette use spiked by 900% between 2011 and 2015, but the FDA hasn't approved the devices for smokers looking to quit.
Female Journalists More Likely Targeted on Twitter
Female journalists and politicians were sent abusive or hostile tweets every 30 seconds on average, according to a study by Amnesty International.
'We Can Never Live Forever,' Scientist Reminds Us
In a phenomenon called "late-life mortality deceleration," we effectively appear to stop biological aging as we get closer to death, and scientists are not sure why that happens.
How to Lose Weight: Mindfulness Linked to Shedding Fat
Study participants were taught to identify their triggers for overeating instead of using self-criticism as their source of motivation.
NASA Says Saturn Is Losing Its Rings—Fast
Planet is losing mass from its rings at the maximum rate predicted, the space agency finds.
Study: Teens Perform Better With Late School Start Time
High schools that start at later times in the day allow students to get more sleep without moving their bedtime and are correlated with improved grades and better attendance.
Whole Foods Pulls Packaging With Cancer-Linked Chemical
The study found only one retailer had no trace of the chemical in its packaging.
2018 Kilauea Volcano Eruption Was Biggest in 200 Years
The eruption started in April and continued through August, as magma drained and the caldera collapsed.
Scientists Reveal 10 Tips to Keep Christmas Weight Off
The average person puts on 1 to 2lbs every year, and struggles to lose it.
Humans Set to Reverse Global Climate 50 Million Years
It is unclear whether the inhabitants of Earth would be able to adapt to and survive this new climate.
Peace Can Reunite North and South Korea, Study Shows
The RAND Corporation said "South Korea must avoid using a major war to obtain unification," even in the event of North Korea's collapse.
Weed Killer Found in Over a Dozen Cereals, Snack Bars
"How many bowls of cereal and oatmeal have American kids eaten that came with a dose of weed killer?"
Earth Is Wobbling, and Climate Change Is to Blame
Earth's rotation on its axis has drifted over 11 yards in the past 100 years.
New Study Narrows Humans Into Four Personality Types
As people mature, their type might change.
Roseanne Barr Says She's Moving to Israel
"I have an opportunity to go to Israel for a few months and study with my favorite teachers over there, and that's where I'm going to go and probably move somewhere there."
Man Fired By Employer For Not Attending Bible Class
"He said 'You're not going to tell me how to run my own company.' I said 'I'm not trying to tell you how to run your own company, but you're not going to tell me what God to pray to.'"
Estimated 2,975 People Died From Hurricane Maria
A new study found that the number of deaths in Puerto Rico was 22 percent higher than anticipated during a five-month period following the storm.
Drinking Alcohol Can Lead to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Seven or more alcoholic beverages per week can increase a man's risk of having a high-grade tumor.
Vaping Could Raise Risk of Cancer: Study
Researchers believe vaping could stop DNA from replicating normally, potentially increasing the risk of cancer.
Fish Traps Repel Sharks With Magnets in New Study
The authors of the study call the development a "win-win" for the environment and for commercial fishermen.
New Hope for Babies Born Addicted to Opiates
Currently, 80 percent of hospitals in the U.S. use morphine to combat symptoms of withdrawal in babies, but there might be a better way.
Salt Might Not Be as Bad for You as Previously Thought
An essential mineral for life, low levels of sodium can actually lead to more heart attacks and deaths, according to new research.
Soy Might Protect Bone Health
Women might be able to protect their bones against osteoporosis by altering their diets.
Too Much Sleep May Increase Heart Disease, Death Risk
In comparison, sleeping fewer than seven hours per night did not increase the risk of mortality or heart disease.
Most Americans Think Weed Is Good for Your Health
"They believe things that we have no data for," one scientist said.
Will Mexico Legalize Drugs to Stop Cartel Violence?
As President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador considers the legalization of drugs in Mexico, he has given incoming Interior Minister Olga Sanchez Cordero a free hand.
Most College Students Unwilling to Stop Binge Drinking
Physical environment and willpower to change were two primary factors in targeting unhealthy drinking behaviors.
Calm Job Applicants Might Be at a Disadvantage
Stanford University researchers found that American employers were more likely to favor excited candidates over those who were relaxed.
Study: Black Women Graduate With Most Student Loan Debt
A 2018 report on college debt found women comprise nearly two-thirds of the staggering $1.4 trillion of total debt.
Want to Look Rich and Smart? Buy an iPhone
We've come a long way since Grey Poupon Dijon mustard.