Duh! 11 obvious science findings of 2011

By 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.

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Why women report being in worse health than men

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Elderly brains stay sharp after low trans-fat life

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  …

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Avastin slows advanced ovarian cancer's progress, report says

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 …

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Top 10 cringe-worthy health stories of 2011

  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.

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Is 'twin communication' a real thing?

When 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.

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Rapper's death underscores danger of sitting on long flights

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.

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Controversy grows over pro-spanking book after abuse deaths

When does discipline cross the line into abuse? Hana Williams, 13, died of hypothermia after allegedly being starved, abused and locked outside by her parents. Lydia Schatz, age 7, died after being repeatedly beaten by her parents.

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An ode to the Charlie Brown Christmas tree

At the Christmas tree lot the other day, I strode past the big trees. I led my family past the full, bushy trees, to the end of the line, where the little, sad, scraggly trees lived.

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Jingle hell! Your holiday horror stories

Ah, the holidays. They’re usually a very merry time, filled with family, friends, good cheer and bosses on two-week vacations. But let’s be honest: Everyone’s had Griswold-worthy holiday, where the Christmas bonus is not forthcoming, and uninvited guests drive up in a junky old RV. (No? Well, surely the dog’s eaten your presents.)

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11 Christmas songs we hope never to hear again

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What we eat is bumming us out, new book says

We know that the typical American diet — filled with processed food and added sugar — is making us fat. But it’s also making us depressed, according “The Happiness Diet,” a new book that links food to feelings.

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Filthy fitness: 'Mud runs' soar in popularity

If it weren’t for the margaritas, Allison George may never have registered for the Warrior Dash.

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Should alcoholics have to wait six months for a new liver?

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Tank up on java, unleash your inner editor, says study

You probably count on your daily jolt of caffeine to wake up your brain and stay sharp all day long.

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More men seeking 'manny' work due to lousy economy

Greg Carroll left his job as an executive chef in 2009, when  his boss asked him to slash his 500-person staff by half. Since then, Carroll has done some catering, some consulting and some cooking in private homes.

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Scary treat? Black licorice can harm heart, warns the FDA

While indulging our sweet-tooth may be a time-honored Halloween tradition, there’s one tasty morsel that could turn out to be more of a trick than a treat for some of us, the Food and Drug Administration warns. Black licorice can lead to heart arrhythmias and other health  …

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'Bad juju' can foretell heart attacks, seizures

That sinking feeling in your gut? Don’t worry: it’s probably appropriate for our times.

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Don't touch! Study confirms your worst fears about public potties

No. 1: A new study on the germ orgies going down in America’s public restrooms truly puts the “P” in repulsive, repugnant and “Hey, how awesome are my Depends?” No. 2: If you can, maybe just hold it until you get home.

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Sinus infection? It's the humidity

If you've ever had a sinus infection, you know how annoying and uncomfortable that plugged-up-nose feeling can be. But there may not actually be anything blocking your nose, says a new study from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, in Philadelpha.

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Spit test could be early indicator of pancreatic cancer

By Rachael RettnerMyHealthNewsDaily The bacteria in your mouth could one day be used as an early test for pancreatic cancer, a new study suggests. In a small study, pancreatic cancer patients were found to have different levels of certain bacteria in their saliva than healthy peo …

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Baby thriving after life-saving heart transplant

Just five weeks after her heart transplant, Kylee Faith Jones is recovering exceptionally well. It's especially remarkable considering Kylee is just five months old, born with a congenital heart defect that required a pacemaker when she was three days old, according to NBC' …

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Cry it out, man: Boo-hooing benefits tough football players

Everyone needs a good cry now and then — even football players. College football players who think it's OK to cry, say, after losing a big game, have higher self-esteem than those tough-guy players who say tears are a no-no, a new study shows.

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New book explores the mysteries of southpaws

How do we explain that through the centuries, all over the world, there has always been a consistent left-handed minority of people of around 10 percent? Author Rik Smits attempts to answer this question in his new book "The Puzzle of Left-handedness." There’s  …

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Swedish daycare centers use GPS to track kids

Your kiddo may not have an actual big brother, but in Sweden, she could have a virtual one. The Associated Press reports that child care facilities in the Scandinavian nation have started using GPS systems and other electronic tracking devices to keep track of the little on …

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