Flu May Be Prevented With Vitamin D

Vitamin D supplement that may help prevent the flu, particularly in kids and teens. Research has shown at least two ways in which Vitamin D boosts our immune systems.

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Hundreds of Prehistoric Insects Found Intact Inside Huge Amber Deposit

A 50-million-year-old amber deposit discovered in India holds a cornucopia of perfectly preserved ancient insects.

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Cellphones and Other Gadgets May Have Potentially Deadly Side Effects for Kids

iPhones and cell phones may be more harmful than you thought, especially for the developing brains of children.

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Illicit Use of Prescription Drugs as "Study Aids": Cheating in College?

To Bradley Spahn, it seemed like a clear case of cheating.

The Wesleyan University student was assigned a 24-hour take-home exam. Later, he said, nearly half his class admitted to taking so-called “study drugs” — medications like Ritalin or Adderall — either without a prescription or, if they had a prescription, more than the prescribed dose.

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From LEDs to CFLs, See How 9 New Energy Saving Light Bulbs Stack Up

We tried out the latest LEDs, CFLs, halogens and hybrids, and some of the results surprised us.

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Why we love to scare ourselves; the anatomy of fright

Dracula, Frankenstein, witches, ghosts and goblins are all around us at this time of year — and Hollywood keeps them at our beck and call for the rest of the year as well. Scary movies allow us to experience the tonic of a good fright whenever we want one, but why do people seek out that experience?

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Flu May Be Prevented With Vitamin D

Vitamin D supplement that may help prevent the flu, particularly in kids and teens. Research has shown at least two ways in which Vitamin D boosts our immune systems.

Read the full story

Hundreds of Prehistoric Insects Found Intact Inside Huge Amber Deposit

A 50-million-year-old amber deposit discovered in India holds a cornucopia of perfectly preserved ancient insects.

Read the full story

Cellphones and Other Gadgets May Have Potentially Deadly Side Effects for Kids

iPhones and cell phones may be more harmful than you thought, especially for the developing brains of children.

Read the full story

Illicit Use of Prescription Drugs as "Study Aids": Cheating in College?

To Bradley Spahn, it seemed like a clear case of cheating.

The Wesleyan University student was assigned a 24-hour take-home exam. Later, he said, nearly half his class admitted to taking so-called “study drugs” — medications like Ritalin or Adderall — either without a prescription or, if they had a prescription, more than the prescribed dose.

Read the full story