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Apr 16, 2014 11:09 AM EDT

Use of Recreational Marijuana may Alter Brain Region Linked to Motivation

Marijuana is no longer a taboo topic. Twenty U.S. states have now legalized the drug for medicinal purposes, while both Colorado and Washington have also legalized it for recreational uses, as well. As it's estimated that around 18.9 million people recently used the drug, according to an analysis b...

Apr 16, 2014 11:39 AM EDT

Droughts in West and Arctic Winters in the East: A 4000-Year Weather Pattern Explained

This past winter, the West (particularly California) experienced droughts and the East faced extreme and fluctuating winter weather. Researchers from across the world found interesting information about the jet stream pattern that causes this.

Apr 16, 2014 07:40 AM EDT

Prolonged, Heavy, Flooding Bleeding During Menopause is a Normal Occurrence

During menopause, it is common for a majority of women to experience prolonged, heavy and flooding periods, according to a new finding.

Apr 16, 2014 06:54 AM EDT

Vitamin D Deficiency and Cognitive Decline are Associated in Older Adults

A latest study provides further evidence into the strong association between deficiency of vitamin D and cognitive decline among older adults.

Apr 16, 2014 06:15 AM EDT

Couples' Sleeping Position Provides Insight into Quality of Relationship

The position couples sleep in says a lot about their romantic relationships, according to a new finding.

Apr 16, 2014 06:39 AM EDT

FDA Okays Tanzeum to Treat Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

GlaxoSmithKline's Tanzeum received a green signal from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with type 2 diabetes.

Apr 16, 2014 06:11 AM EDT

Obese Mothers Have Increased Risk of Stillbirth, Infant Death

A study has shown that the risk of serious birth complications such as stillbirth and infant death was elevated among women with higher BMI.

Apr 15, 2014 11:38 PM EDT

Can Science Eliminate Extreme Poverty?

Science has often come to the rescue when it comes to the world’s big problems, be it the Green Revolution that helped avoid mass starvation or the small pox vaccine that eradicated the disease.

Apr 15, 2014 10:10 PM EDT

Could a Chinese Herbal Remedy Help Relieve Joint Pain?

A recent study shows that herbal remedies may be more helpful at treating rheumatoid arthritis than common drugs used to treat inflammation associated with the health issue.

Apr 15, 2014 08:10 PM EDT

Concussions Among Teen may Increase their Risk of Suicide

Though previous studies have shown that concussions can hinder cognitive function, recent research shows that they can also increase suicidal tendencies in teens.

Apr 15, 2014 06:47 PM EDT

Sleep Apnea may Increase Risk of Osteoporosis in Women

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Chi Mei Medical Center in Tainan, Taiwan, shows that sleep apnea could potentially increase the risk of osteoporosis in women and seniors.

Apr 15, 2014 07:47 PM EDT

Free New York City Condoms End Up For Sale in Dominican Republic Drug Stores

In 2007 the New York City Health Department was the first to release an official branded condom. The NYC Condom was distributed throughout the five boroughs for free in order to prevent sexually transmitted infections.