Students have better focus in class if teachers praise them for being good rather than scolding them for being bad, according to a new study.…
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The coronavirus that has rapidly infected nearly 6,000 people in China is spreading across the globe, with five cases confirmed in the United States. The…
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Teens spend as many as nine hours each day on social media, says Abington Hospital in Pennsylvania. While social media is a great way to…
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In another step toward using artificial intelligence in medicine, a new study shows that computers can be trained to match human experts in judging the…
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From carpal tunnel to a stiff neck, too much time on the computer can cause a slew of health problems. But what if you ditch…
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Turning to Facebook for help is probably the wrong move for depressed college students, new research shows. In a small study of 33 students who…
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How teens see their family’s social status may play a part in their mental health and success at school, a new study suggests. Social status…
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Like the mighty grizzly bear that hibernates in winter, many people spend more time sleeping during this cold, dark season, a new survey reveals. According…
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The holidays are peak buying time, and perhaps the worst time of the year for people who simply can’t control their urge to shop. Now,…
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There’s one type of green Christmas that’s likely to bring joy to gift-givers and recipients alike, a new Canadian study suggests. That’s one based on…
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With the arrival of winter, it’s time for skiing, sledding and ice skating, but it’s also when snow blindness can strike. Snow blindness is like…
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Rising obesity rates worldwide may be contributing to the climate crisis, researchers report. “Our analysis suggests that, in addition to beneficial effects on morbidity, mortality…
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