Richard A.

625 Articles

Brain scans reveal how gamers justify violence

In a study in Monash University’s Social Neuroscience Lab in Melbourne, researchers…

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Your genes could influence whether you respond to placebos or not

It might sound like a trick of the mind, but the placebo…

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New treatment halts Alzheimer’s development and memory loss in mice

Here’s something you haven’t heard: a nutrient deficiency—not a protein buildup—might be…

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A Link Has Been Found Between Bad Teeth And The Risk of Heart Disease

When you think about heart disease, you might consider high cholesterol, hypertension,…

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Salt probably is not as bad for you as the Government says – and here’s why

You’ve been told to fear the salt shaker. But what if that…

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Scientists Find Link Between Muscle-Building Supplements And Testicular Cancer

Here’s a stat that should stop you mid-rep: men who take muscle-building…

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10 Min Read

Habitual Procrastination Can Lead to Heart Problems, Study Suggests

Here’s the wake-up call you weren’t expecting: that “harmless” habit of putting…

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Being Too Skinny in Middle Age Could Increase Your Risk of Dementia

Think staying skinny protects your brain? Think again.A massive new study has…

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Brain ‘Gender’ Is More Fluid Than Originally Thought, Research Reveals

Imagine this: a newborn female rat, physically indistinguishable from any other, suddenly…

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Genetically engineered bacteria could prevent obesity

There’s a probiotic—yes, a probiotic—that made mice lose weight even while eating…

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