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Fluoridating water does not lower IQ, new research says

New research out of New Zealand's world-renowned Dunedin Multidisciplinary Study does not support claims that fluoridating water adversely affects children's mental development and adult IQ.

May 19, 2014

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Unconscious conjunction fallacy makes atheists seem untrustworthy

When Jack was young, he began inflicting harm on animals. It started with just pulling the wings off flies, but eventually progressed to torturing squirrels and stray cats in his neighbourhood. As an adult, Jack found that ...

May 19, 2014

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Researcher studies muscle injuries, shares findings with community

While working as a physical therapist, Brian Noehren was frustrated by the lack of robust clinical evidence to support the interventions used in the clinic. He had ideas about what could be done differently, but he didn't ...

May 19, 2014

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Mining-related particulate exposure for children assessed

New research is looking into the effects of children's exposure to potentially dangerous PM10 particulate matter in urban, rural and mining-related settings.

May 19, 2014

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The science of romance – can we predict a breakup?

Oscar winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin seemed to have the perfect marriage until their "conscious uncoupling" earlier this year. Was the split destined to happen?

May 19, 2014

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Midwifery units provide better experiences than hospitals for women with low-risk pregnancies

Women who planned to give birth in a freestanding midwifery unit rather than in the local hospital obstetric unit were more likely to report a good experience, according to researchers at City University London.

May 19, 2014

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Brain booster for bipolar disorder

(Medical Xpress)—Providing the brain with an energy boost could be a new way to treat bipolar depression.

May 19, 2014

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The next disease to be eradicated from the planet could be Guinea worm

In 1986 Guinea-worm disease infected 3.5m people. Simple interventions have since ensured that in 2013 only 148 cases were recorded. With a final push, this could be the second disease to be eradicated from the planet after ...

May 19, 2014

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Newborns provide hope for spinal injuries

(Medical Xpress)—It all started at a symposium five years ago. Catherine Gorrie, an expert in spinal cord injury, was listening to a presentation about the differences between the developing brains of children and the mature ...

May 19, 2014

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Improving the quality of life for dependent elderly adults

Western populations are aging. As a result, there is an increase in elderly adults living in specialised institutions. A 'paradoxical side effect' of this is a feeling of solitude and isolation. Can information and computer ...

May 19, 2014

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