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UCLA to test drugs for autism in weeks not years
In an effort to find a treatment for autism, scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, are leading a $9 million experiment that aims to evaluate the effectiveness of drugs within weeks rather than years. It's part of a push by the National Institutes of Health to fast-track the ...
26 super healthy foods to start eating today
Fruits, and veggies, and whole grains, oh my! Beyond the grocery store shelves lined with less-than-healthy processed foods in brightly-colored packaging, there are still hundreds of healthy options waiting to be picked up and put in your shopping cart. (Many come in vibrant natural packaging!) They span every food group, ...
Certain noises during sleep can boost memory
Certain noises during sleep can boost memory. Need to learn a language or memorize the entire history of western civilization this week? Consider sleeping your way to success.Sleep has been proven to aid the brain’s ability to sift and catalog information, but scientists believe they have found a way to ...
27 chemical-free products for DIY spring cleaning
Spring is finally here (please?), and that means it’s time for lolling in the grass, tossin’ the disc, barbecuing with friends, and scouring your living space from top to bottom. While it might be tempting to spray your whole place with bleach (that makes things “clean,” right?), a lot of ...
45 delicious and healthy sweet potato recipes
Regardless of the season, sweet potatoes are always a versatile, healthy option for a colorful, filling meal. Not only are they beautiful, but they’re also loaded with fiber and nutrients, including beta-Carotene, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants. They can be grilled, baked sautéed, and prepared in a huge variety of dishes ...
The 64 best health and fitness apps of 2013
We love our phones. A lot. They do pretty much, like, everything. They take pictures, shoot video, play music, run games, and about a million other things. But the most exciting development yet is how our phones are helping us get in shape. Sure, mobile apps allow us to fling ...
Human ear fabrication shows great potential
This rat has three ears -- ¦the two it was born with and another that has been growing on its back for the past 6 weeks. It's all part of an experiment that researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital say will one day give people who've lost an ear the option ...
Cold sores may impact your memory
As if having a cold sore isn’t bad enough, some researchers believe that the virus that causes them can lead to prolonged cognitive damage. Herpes simplex 1 has been identified as potential causes of memory loss.
New study claims loneliness increases risk of early death
A new study shows being lonely and socially isolated isn’t just miserable but can increase the risk of death, especially in elderly people.
34 healthy passover recipes
The Passover story is a pretty dramatic affair. According to the Bible, Jews were slaves to the Egyptian Pharaoh until the prophet Moses came to set them free, and God sent 10 horrendous plagues to punish the Egyptian taskmasters. There were frogs, vicious hailstorms, and locusts that destroyed all the ...
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