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Small RNA molecule is a big deal for cholesterol and heart disease A previously overlooked RNA molecule plays a major role in controlling cholesterol production and the development of heart disease.

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Small RNA molecule is a big deal for cholesterol and heart disease

A previously overlooked RNA molecule plays a major role in controlling cholesterol production and the development of heart disease.

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Raising the drinking age could benefit teen mental health in Europe A study based on policy changes in Spain shows that teenagers drink significantly less alcohol when the minimum legal drinking age is raised.

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Raising the drinking age could benefit teen mental health in Europe

A study based on policy changes in Spain shows that teenagers drink significantly less alcohol when the minimum legal drinking age is raised.

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People trust science more when they see themselves in it "When it comes to trusting scientists, who is practicing science matters almost as much to Americans as what their science reveals."

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People trust science more when they see themselves in it

"When it comes to trusting scientists, who is practicing science matters almost as much to Americans as what their science reveals."

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How did Christmas caroling start? Though the history of Christmas carols spans almost 2,000 years, the progression of these songs took some interesting turns.

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How did Christmas caroling start?

Though the history of Christmas carols spans almost 2,000 years, the progression of these songs took some interesting turns.

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Alcohol isn’t the only thing behind holiday impaired driving spike An expert says the holiday season is a "perfect storm" for impaired driving, but alcohol isn't the only substance to blame.

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Alcohol isn't the only thing behind holiday impaired driving spike

An expert says the holiday season is a "perfect storm" for impaired driving, but alcohol isn't the only substance to blame.

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Why do kids who live on farms develop fewer food allergies? New research offers one possible reason why children who grow up in farming communities develop far fewer allergies than their urban peers.

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Why do kids who live on farms develop fewer food allergies?

New research offers one possible reason why children who grow up in farming communities develop far fewer allergies than their urban peers.

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Lemon-shaped planet has a really weird atmosphere "I remember after we got the data down, our collective reaction was 'What the heck is this?'"

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Lemon-shaped planet has a really weird atmosphere

"I remember after we got the data down, our collective reaction was 'What the heck is this?'"

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Video games can get kids to practice science skills Though some might see video games as a distraction, a new study suggests they can actually serve as a place to practice key science skills.

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Video games can get kids to practice science skills

Though some might see video games as a distraction, a new study suggests they can actually serve as a place to practice key science skills.

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Better sleep may shield against mental health problems in kids Targeting interventions toward improving sleep may help guard against mental health problems in low-income youth, researchers report.

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Better sleep may shield against mental health problems in kids

Targeting interventions toward improving sleep may help guard against mental health problems in low-income youth, researchers report.

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Opioid use could up your risk of infections New research suggests that opioid use could make patients more vulnerable to infections.

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Opioid use could up your risk of infections

New research suggests that opioid use could make patients more vulnerable to infections.

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Untreated sleep apnea tied to higher risk of early death "Our findings demonstrate that the consequences of obstructive sleep apnea extend far beyond poor sleep quality."

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Untreated sleep apnea tied to higher risk of early death

"Our findings demonstrate that the consequences of obstructive sleep apnea extend far beyond poor sleep quality."

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These 5 countries have the highest narcissism levels New findings indicate the United States is not in the top five countries with the highest levels of narcissism.

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These 5 countries have the highest narcissism levels

New findings indicate the United States is not in the top five countries with the highest levels of narcissism.

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Can fighting inflammation treat depression? New research could open doors for personalized depression treatment, as well as help people who haven't found relief from standard therapies.

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Can fighting inflammation treat depression?

New research could open doors for personalized depression treatment, as well as help people who haven't found relief from standard therapies.

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Listen: Why does music go viral? In a new podcast episode, a music scholar examines the forces driving the rise of pop stars and songs in the age of TikTok and Spotify.

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Listen: Why does music go viral?

In a new podcast episode, a music scholar examines the forces driving the rise of pop stars and songs in the age of TikTok and Spotify.

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Study flips ideas about forest soils and climate change A new study challenges assumptions about rising global temperatures forcing forest soils to leak more nitrogen gas into the air.

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Study flips ideas about forest soils and climate change

A new study challenges assumptions about rising global temperatures forcing forest soils to leak more nitrogen gas into the air.

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Watch: AI makes using a bionic hand way easier "The end result is more intuitive and more dexterous control, which allows simple tasks to be simple again."

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Watch: AI makes using a bionic hand way easier

"The end result is more intuitive and more dexterous control, which allows simple tasks to be simple again."

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Dopamine cells strengthen skills while you sleep New findings challenge long-held assumptions about dopamine's role in the brain, showing they don't just support learning during the day.

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Dopamine cells strengthen skills while you sleep

New findings challenge long-held assumptions about dopamine's role in the brain, showing they don't just support learning during the day.

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How to stay safe during winter sports A physical therapist has advice for you on preventing and recovering from injuries caused by winter sports.

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How to stay safe during winter sports

A physical therapist has advice for you on preventing and recovering from injuries caused by winter sports.

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Hidden timers in your brain govern your memory New discoveries offer a fresh framework for how the brain sorts and preserves memory.

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Hidden timers in your brain govern your memory

New discoveries offer a fresh framework for how the brain sorts and preserves memory.

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Team creates the world’s smallest LEDs Researchers have manufactured organic light-emitting diodes on a nanoscale—that's around a hundred times smaller than a human cell.

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Team creates the world's smallest LEDs

Researchers have manufactured organic light-emitting diodes on a nanoscale—that's around a hundred times smaller than a human cell.