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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."
Study: Young Disabled Students Are Disciplined More
If you tell a student "that they are a 'bad' kid, young children do internalize that," a Center for American Progress policy analyst said.
iPhones Pose Suicide Risk to Teenagers, Investors Warn
Major Apple shareholders took the unusual step of warning the Cupertino company about the dangers of iPhones.
Sex In High School Isn't As Frequent As A Decade Ago
The biggest declines in sexual activity were among ninth and tenth graders and black and Latino teenagers, the study found.
Bonobos prefer jerks, but humans prefer helpers
So-called "hippie apes" prefer jerks to helpers, possibly because jerks appear more dominant.
Migrants in Germany Linked To Violent Crime Increase
Germany had an open-door policy for migrants in 2015 and 2016.
Legal Pot Decreased Drug Use in Young Teens, Study Says
For eighth graders, binge drinking and prescription drug abuse decreased after medical marijuana legalization, but increased for 12th graders.
Three or Four Cups of Coffee Per Day Good for Health
Umbrella study reveals moderate coffee consumption reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, liver diseases and Alzheimer's.
A Declining Birth Rate Could Benefit The Economy
The slowing birth rate increases sustainability, the study says.
Alzheimer's Might Begin in the Body, Not the Brain
Alzheimer's disease may start outside the brain, which could open a whole new approach to detecting and treating the condition.
U.S. Citizens Near the Border Don't Like Mexico
Americans who live near the Mexican border tend to have a lower opinion of Mexico, but they aren't begging for a border wall.
Republicans, Democrats Disagree Within Their Ranks
Trump's job-approval ratings "are more deeply polarized along partisan lines than those of any president in more than 60 years, the study states."
Achieving Results: Diversity & Inclusion Actions
The need for more diverse and inclusive organizations is broadly accepted today. Seven in ten respondents to a survey conducted for this Newsweek report say the topic is clearly visible on the strategy of their organization. Download the full report to learn more.
Psychedelic Drugs Could Make People Less Violent
People who used drugs like magic mushrooms or LSD were 12 percent less likely to have assaulted someone and 18 percent less likely to have been arrested for violent crime.
Parents Are Biased, But They Don't Know It, Study Shows
Mom and dad may claim they don't have a favorite child, but research shows they could be investing resources unequally without realizing it.
The Secret Piracy Study the European Union Hid
Buried in the report are data that could help streaming industries convert illegal users into paying customers.
Don't Blame Your Bad Teeth on Your Genes
A recent study finds that hereditary bacteria play a small role in determining whether we develop cavities.
Vitamin B3 and Miscarriages: What You Need to Know
Widely reported study was carried out on mice and not humans—it's important to bear that in mind.
Debunking the 'Complete the Course' Antibiotics Myth
When treatments run longer than necessary, patients are put at unnecessary risk of developing antibiotics resistance, the authors explain.
Playing Video Games at Work Reduces Stress, Study Shows
Researchers advise employees who want to be more productive at their jobs to plan short rest breaks to engage in enjoyable activities.
How to Find a Clinical Trial: Tips for Cancer Patients
When should cancer patients consider clinical trials? Where should they look? How should they evaluate options?
Tobacco Use Skyrockets in Movies, Angering Health Pros
Public health officials argue that onscreen smoking motivates teens to use tobacco.
Friendships Are Beneficial for Older Adults: Study
Researchers sought to discover whether the link between close relationships and health are static across life.
Gunshot Wounds Just as Deadly as Always, Despite Claims
New research challenges other findings that improvements in trauma care have dramatically improved the survival rate of gunshot victims.
Plant Milk Could Make Toddlers Shorter, Study Shows
But the difference could be due to bovine growth hormones.