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Full Better Than Part-Day Programs
By Christine Hsu | Nov 26, 2014 05:35 PM ESTFull-day preschool programs are more effective than part-day programs when it comes to preparing for school readiness, according to a new study.
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Polish "Vampires" Were Community Locals
By Christine Hsu | Nov 26, 2014 05:08 PM EST"Vampire" bones found in northwestern Poland revealed that the corpses buried with sickles and rocks across their bodies were probably local and not immigrants.
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Dogs Understand Us More Than We Think
By Christine Hsu | Nov 26, 2014 04:25 PM ESTDogs may understand us more than we think, according to new research.
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Ovary Removal Linked to Lower Pelvic Prolapse Risk
By Christine Hsu | Nov 26, 2014 03:42 PM ESTRemoving the ovaries at hysterectomy may lower women's risk of pelvic organ prolapse after menopause, according to a new study.
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Depression Improved By Treating Sleep Apnea
By Christine Hsu | Nov 25, 2014 02:25 PM ESTTreating sleep apnea could help decrease depressive symptoms, according to a new study.
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Strong Stomachs Linked to Vultures' Deadly Diets
By Christine Hsu | Nov 25, 2014 01:54 PM ESTSuperbly strong stomachs are what protect death-eating vultures from food poisoning, according to a new study.
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Autistic Traits Linked to Missing Gene
By Christine Hsu | Nov 25, 2014 01:14 PM ESTAutistic traits are more prevalent in people missing a specific gene, according to researchers.
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Baby Brains Remember Only Happy Times
By Christine Hsu | Nov 24, 2014 09:33 PM ESTBabies can only remember happy moments, new research suggests.
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Daily Yogurt Intake Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk
By Christine Hsu | Nov 24, 2014 08:47 PM ESTYogurt consumption may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research.
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Kids With Eye Cancer Suffer Few Cognitive Problems as Adults
By Christine Hsu | Nov 24, 2014 08:17 PM ESTPeople who've survived childhood eye cancer have little risk of developing cognitive or social problems, according to a new study.
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Talk Therapy Cuts Suicide Rates
By Christine Hsu | Nov 24, 2014 07:47 PM ESTTalk therapy has been linked to a 25 percent reduction in repeat suicide attempts and death by suicide, according to a new study.
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1 in 2 Don't Follow Prescription Instructions
By Christine Hsu | Nov 23, 2014 10:39 PM ESTNew research reveals that only half of patients take their medications as prescribed. Following prescription instructions are important because it is the best way for patients to get better.
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Career Women Linked to Obese Kids
By Christine Hsu | Nov 23, 2014 10:36 PM ESTMoms who work longer hours are increasing their children's risk of sleep deprivation and obesity, according to a new study.
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Study Reveals The Downside of Higher Education
By Christine Hsu | Nov 21, 2014 09:17 PM ESTEducation boosts confidence, control and salaries. However, higher degrees can also raise the risk of stress, according to a new study.
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Stressed Brains Linked to Schizophrenia
By Christine Hsu | Nov 21, 2014 08:40 PM ESTChronic stress can cause permanent brain damage and raise the risk of schizophrenia, according to a new study. Scientists found that stress activates immune cells that damages and changes the brain. Researchers noted that this could then lead to mental disorders.
