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Study Finds HPV Test Viable Alternative to Pap Smear
There may be significantly fewer Pap smears performed in the future.
Not Getting Enough Sleep Can Raise Your Blood Pressure
Women—including those who slept for seven to nine hours a night—are significantly more likely to have elevated blood pressure.
The Brain Can Edit Memories to Erase Fear
Researchers discovered the act of remembering creates a window of time in which memories can be changed, and fears can be rewritten in the brain.
High Blood Pressure Can Lead to Higher Risk of Dementia
Their results showed that patients with hypertension had significant changes. They also scored far worse on tests that looked at memory and learning.
Study: Liberals Have More Empathy
Research suggests liberal voters are more likely to feel empathy for people in need than conservatives.
Islam Isn't Holding Back Women's Education: Study
"The findings bolster conclusions from the global analysis that Islam's influence is more historical than contemporary," the study says.
Ancient Skull Surgery Had High Survival Rate in Peru
The operations in the ancient Incan world were more successful than those during the American Civil War.
The Rise of PrEP Might Cause a Decrease in Condom Use
The antiretroviral drug PrEP that can reliably cut the risk of contracting HIV has seen a rapid rise in popularity over the last few years, but condom use has also gone down.
CBDs in Marijuana Can Help Smokers Kick Habit
A new study found that CBD, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, can help people cut down on smoking.
Anti-Abortion Violence on the Rise, New Study Says
One abortion provider says she has to park in a different spot each day, such is the fear of constant harassment.
Massive Antarctica Glacier Might Melt Into Ocean
The glacier is melting so fast that it's currently responsible for 4 percent of all sea level rise.
Five Habits Linked to Higher Life Expectancy in Study
Researchers were surprised by how much these habits appeared to boost life expectancy.
Caffeine Could Increase Child's Obesity Risk
Researchers found kids weighed more with the slightest amount of caffeine exposure.
Is Porn the Devil's Work? Priests Will Decide
Priests and theologians from 51 countries are attending the annual Exorcism and Prayer of Liberation conference in Rome.
Eating Pasta Linked to Weight Loss in New Study
The Italian staple has been unfairly maligned, research suggests.
Cutting Calories Could Help You Live Longer
Not only did the dieters lose nearly 20 pounds on average, they also reduced oxidative damage to the body.
Most Common Hoverboard Injuries Are Not What You Think
Kids get hurt on hoverboards in a lot of the same ways they get hurt on skateboards, according to new research.
Going to Concerts Helps You Live Longer, Study Claims
Seeing live music increases feelings of well-being by 21 percent. That's good for your health, a researcher said.
Weed May Help Addicts With Alcohol and Cocaine Relapse
The study, conducted on rats, showed that CBD could help battle addiction.
What the Omnibus Spending Bill Means for Gun Control
The massive spending bill would tweak an amendment that banned the CDC from studying gun violence. But some gun control advocates say the bill still falls short.
LSD Blurs Boundaries Between Self And Others
The latest findings could lead to the development of new treatments for mental disorders such as depression or schizophrenia.
Food More Important Than Toothpaste in Enamel Health
But that doesn't mean you can stop brushing.
Scientists Uncover Rare Cause of Deadly Mexico Quake
In 2017, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Mexico City, toppling 40 buildings and killing over 300 people.
Debunking the Workout Grunting Debate
Grunting is distracting and annoying, but research shows it can be beneficial.
Vaping Teens Have High Levels of Cancer Chemicals
Teens smoking e-cigarettes, or vaping, were found to have ingested far more cancer-causing chemicals than people who reported smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes.
McDonald's Fries Chemical May Cure Baldness, Study Says
The "simple" method has regrown hair on mice, and preliminary tests indicate it's likely to be successful on humans.
Survey Reveals Students Don't Understand Slavery
Proper education of slavery is vital as racism and white supremacist ideology continue, experts said.
Can Magic Mushrooms Change Your Politics?
"Psilocybin may produce sustained changes in outlook and political perspective."