Parkinson's Researchers Now Have $24 Million To Keep Going Thanks to Funding From Michael J. Fox
Scientists now have over $24 million in funding for Parkinson's research thanks to the beloved Hollywood philanthropist.
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Cheap 2D Material Can Cleanse 99.9999% of Bacteria From Water in 30 Minutes Simply by Using the Sun
The cheap, eco-friendly system is capable of purifying enough drinking water for four people in just thirty minutes.
New Chemical Process Converts Plastic Waste into Fuel, University Researchers Looking for Investors
The researchers behind the technology that turns plastic into fuel are looking for investors to implement the process on a mass-market scale.
New Research Shows There is a Prime Time to Take the First Vacation With Your Significant Other
If you're planning on a vacation with your romantic partner, here are some tips, warnings, and suggestions for how to make it the best it can be.
We May Soon Be Able to Build Houses Out of the Byproducts From Our Bathroom Breaks
Researchers have come up with a creative – albeit interesting – method of saving the planet with the contents being flushed down your toilet.
Farm Dust Prevents Child Allergies, Could Lead to Asthma Vaccine
Scientists have figured out why people who grow up on farms have fewer allergies and cases of asthma—and they may be able to use that to create a vaccine.
Seven Years After Undergoing Experimental MS Treatment, Woman is Still Experiencing No Symptoms
This young mother from Anchorage, Alaska is still thriving after undergoing an experimental stem cell therapy seven years ago.
Being Rocked to Sleep is Good for Adults and Babies - and it Could Be a Future Cure for Insomnia
Being rocked to sleep isn't just good for babies - it also dramatically improves sleep and memory function for adults, too.
The Spicier You Like Your Food, The Spicier You May Lead Your Life
The next time you meet someone who enjoys hotter food, this new survey might help you to guess a few of their personality traits before you even speak.
Blue Light Reduces Blood Pressure, Just as Effectively as Medication - UK Study
A new UK study shows that blue light can dramatically reduce blood pressure, and in turn lead to improved cardiovascular health.
Want to Stop Eating Junk Food? New Research Says You Should Get More Sleep
This new study says that you might be getting junk food cravings because you're not getting enough sleep.
Unique New Study Proves Pharmacists Working in Barbershops Drastically Improves Men's Health
An innovative healthcare project proves that men are more likely to improve their health thanks to visits to their local barbershops.
'It's Not Quite the Ant-Man Suit' But Researchers Discover How to Shrink Objects to 1000th Their Original Size
"There are all kinds of things you can do with this," says the researcher, adding that the technology "could open up frontiers we can't yet imagine."
Scientists Develop Molecule That Can Finally Help Stop Arthritis From Wearing Down Joints
Though we have drugs that can alleviate arthritis-related pain, we don't currently have any treatments for reversing the joint deterioration.
Does Your Generation Perform More Good Deeds Than Any Other?
This new survey suggests that – despite what crotchety seniors might say about young whippersnappers – the future is in good hands.
Babies Fed on Demand Do Better at School
A large scale study in Britain suggests eight-year-olds who were fed on demand as infants had higher IQs -- and did better in school -- than did children who were fed on a schedule.
Researchers Develop New System to 'Eliminate' Batteries
Researchers at the University of Bedfordshire have developed a new technique for powering electronic devices that could radio waves to eventually eliminate the need for conventional batteries.
New Breast Cancer Drugs Show Big Promise
New cancer studies published yesterday are generating considerable excitement and anticipation among cancer specialists, who said in interviews that the results are some of the strongest data seen in years for new breast cancer therapies.
Pioneering Breast Cancer Treatment Freezes Tumors, Killing Harmful Tissue
Surgery may soon be a thing of the past for breast cancer patients, thanks to a new technique that destroys tumors by freezing them. A supercooled needle tip is repeatedly inserted into the cancerous tissue to turn it into a ball of ice, before it is then defrosted, leaving the tumor damaged.
Digital Gratitude Journal for the World Launched by UC Berkeley Center
Robert Emmons was shocked. The University of California psychologist found that after just ten weeks, people who kept a gratitude journal were 25 percent happier than people who didn't. People who were reminded to say thank you at least once a day were healthier and spent more time exercising. As he writes in an essay for the Greater Good Science Center, This is a massive difference. The gratitude group participants also experienced fewer symptoms of physical illness than those in either of the other two groups." This month the Center launched a web-based digital gratitude journal at Thnx4.org designed to track and promote the practice of gratitude worldwide while serving as an invaluable source of scientific data on gratitude.
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