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More women have been taking ADHD medications before knowing they are pregnant.

More women are receiving ADHD prescriptions

By SHERRY SIMKOVIC | March 1, 2018

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According to the CDC, the flu vaccine seems to be less effective than it has been in the past.

CDC says this may be the worst flu season in a decade

By SHERRY SIMKOVIC | February 8, 2018

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Scientists and virologists suggest that Zika may be around indefinitely.

Scientists worry Zika virus will return soon

By SHERRY SIMKOVIC | November 16, 2017

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DNA debunks theory of Easter Island ancestry

By SHERRY SIMKOVIC | November 2, 2017

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Pollution increases risk of life threatening diseases in developing nations.

Nine million die from pollution-related causes yearly

By SHERRY SIMKOVIC | November 2, 2017

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Mosquitoes have been genetically modified to be Plasmodium resistant.

Mosquito gut microbes can eradicate malaria

By SHERRY SIMKOVIC | October 19, 2017

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Individuals with severe kidney disease must recieve dialysis regularily to filter their blood.

Polluted air quality increases risk of kidney disease

By SHERRY SIMKOVIC | October 12, 2017

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By using stretchable electronics, an artificial hand has been given the ability to sense both temperature and pressure.

Electronic artificial skin can sense hot and cold

By SHERRY SIMKOVIC | September 28, 2017

Group interactions foster increased immoral action

By SHERRY SIMKOVIC | September 21, 2017

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Researchers find individuals make more calculated decisions when speaking a foreign language.

Speaking foreign languages affects morality

By SHERRY SIMKOVIC | September 14, 2017

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