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Ebola outbreak over, says WHO
The World Health Organization declared Liberia Ebola-free last January 14, marking the end of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. But the Organization says the job is not over, more flare-ups are expected and that strong surveillance and response systems […]
New method kills cancer with 50 times less chemo
Paclitaxel is a potent drug used to treat breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer. However, the drug has unpleasant side effects such as hair loss, muscle pain and diarrhea. Now, for the first time, researchers from the University of North Carolina […]
Scientists discover how we compress memories
Scientists from the University of Texas at Austin discovered how our brains compress our memories and how it affects people with Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia. Compressing thoughts helps us play memories in fast forward—like how we can remember events in day […]
Flexible work schedules good for employees—and the company
A new study shows that a flexible work schedule leads to satisfied and less stressed employees. Researchers tested their theory in the IT Department of a Fortune 500 company. Half of the department retained their normal schedules, while the other […]
Coffee helps us stick to fitness plans
To add to many benefits of coffee in our lives, a new study says it helps us stick to our fitness plans. Aside from the lack of time, the perception of effort is the leading reason why people drop their […]
Surgery can restore penis length
A new surgical treatment can be effective to treat Peyronie’s disease, a disorder that leads to scarring and shortening of the penis. After undergoing surgery involving a “sliding technique” and penile prosthesis implantation, 28 patients experienced an average penile lengthening […]
Forgetful preschoolers more likely to drop out of school
Improving your toddler’s memory skills may have a long-term effect. A new study shows that preschoolers who have poor memory are more likely to drop out of school in the future. Identifying students who are at risk of eventually dropping […]
Painkiller tapped to be future cancer-killer
Researchers found that Diclofenac, a cheap and common painkiller, has anti-cancer properties and be used tot reat cancer in the future. Diclofenac is a well-known and widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain in conditions such as […]
Midlife crisis does not exist, says new study
The midlife crisis a popular concept and is considered a fact. But now, a 25-year long study challenges the concept and says that people are happier in middle age. The paper, “Up, Not Down: The Age Curve in Happiness from […]
Angry people have smaller “emotional brains”
Brain scans show that people with aggressive behavior have smaller parts of the brain that is responsible for emotions. A new article published in the journal Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging reports that individuals with intermittent explosive disorder (IED) […]
