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Almonds boost the elimination of bad cholesterol
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University recently confirm the anti-cholesterol benefits of almonds. Regular intake of a handful of almonds increased levels of mature HDL or "good cholesterol" particles, which are associated with cardiovascular health, by 19 percent.
CDC, Brazil start big study to test Zika link to birth defects
US and Brazilian researchers are heading to João Pessoa in the state of Paraíba on Monday to recruit mothers and babies in one of the biggest government-led studies to understand whether the Zika virus is linked to microcephaly, a rare birth defect.
'I'm sorry, I can't do that' -- Robots learning to say 'no'
Researchers at Tufts University said they are developing mechanisms for robots to perform a previously unheard-of task: saying "no" to orders from humans, reports United Press International (UPI).
Smartwatches, wearables open door to hackers: study
People who wear smartwatches and connected fitness gadgets can open the door to hackers who could gain access to their data.
Scientist find new ozone-destroying gases growing rapidly
Environmental scientists raise concern at rising levels of gases that attack Earth's protective ozone layer, including manmade chemicals not covered by key UN treaty
Almonds boost the elimination of bad cholesterol
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University recently confirm the anti-cholesterol benefits of almonds. Regular intake of a handful of almonds increased levels of mature HDL or "good cholesterol" particles, which are associated with cardiovascular health, by 19 percent.
CDC, Brazil start big study to test Zika link to birth defects
US and Brazilian researchers are heading to João Pessoa in the state of Paraíba on Monday to recruit mothers and babies in one of the biggest government-led studies to understand whether the Zika virus is linked to microcephaly, a rare birth defect.
'I'm sorry, I can't do that' -- Robots learning to say 'no'
Researchers at Tufts University said they are developing mechanisms for robots to perform a previously unheard-of task: saying "no" to orders from humans, reports United Press International (UPI).
Smartwatches, wearables open door to hackers: study
People who wear smartwatches and connected fitness gadgets can open the door to hackers who could gain access to their data.
Scientist find new ozone-destroying gases growing rapidly
Environmental scientists raise concern at rising levels of gases that attack Earth's protective ozone layer, including manmade chemicals not covered by key UN treaty
