Duh! 11 obvious science findings of 2011 on Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:14 AM PSTBy Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience
In science, it's not enough to think something is so. Researchers must show that what we believe to be true is in fact true, proven through statistically significant and reproducible results.
Elderly brains stay sharp after low trans-fat life on Wed Dec 28, 2011 2:51 PM PST
Older people with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins B, C, D, and E in their blood do better on cognitive tests than those with lower levels, according to a new study.
On the other hand, trans fats were found to hurt cognition.
Together, the omega-3s, vitamins, and …
Avastin slows advanced ovarian cancer's progress, report says on Wed Dec 28, 2011 2:36 PM PST
Karen RowanMyHealthNewsDaily
For women with advanced cases of ovarian cancer, the drug Avastin adds about four months to the time it takes for the cancer to worsen, according to a new report.
Patients treated with Avastin in addition to chemotherapy had about 14 months before th …
Top 10 cringe-worthy health stories of 2011 on Wed Dec 28, 2011 12:31 PM PST
Sometimes science delves into taboo subjects — and turns up interesting results. This year was no exception, with researchers delving into such blush-worthy topics as premature orgasms, sex toys and even bestiality.
Is 'twin communication' a real thing? on Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:38 AM PSTWhen twins Danielle and Nicole Fisher gave birth to baby boys within minutes of one another, people wondered whether it was the result of some sort of special twin telepathy.
Rapper's death underscores danger of sitting on long flights on Tue Dec 27, 2011 2:35 PM PST
Heavy D’s name highlights one of the risk factors for the pulmonary embolism that killed him: obesity.
The 44-year-old rapper, whose real name was Dwight Arrington Myers, collapsed outside his Beverly Hills home Nov.
