Articles By Steve Smith
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Most People Won't Change Their Minds, Even If They're Proven Wrong
Stock market traders responsible for forecasting changes in the market might not change their minds due to confirmation bias, even if they're proven wrong. -
Charlie Sheen Says He Can't Transmit HIV Through Unprotected Sex, But Why?
Charlie Sheen says that even though he has HIV, he still has unprotected sex under a doctor's supervision. -
Yoga Can Help Men With Prostate Cancer Deal With Radiation Therapy
An intensive yoga program has been found to reduce some of the side effects of radiation therapy in men with prostate cancer. -
Pot Smokers Are 50% Less Likely To Have Metabolic Syndrome
Marijuana smokers are 50 percent less likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome than those who have never smoked, according to a new study. -
HeartBuds, The Stethscope Of The Future
A new device called HeartBuds allows for doctors ditch the stethoscope and take measuring heartbeats into the 21st century. -
Riding This Bike For 60 Minutes Will Power A Village For 24 Hours
The Free Electric bike asks users to pedal for 60 minutes so they can power their homes for the next 24 hours. -
Fear Of Friday The 13th, Explained
Here's everything you need to know about the fear of Friday the 13th, also known as paraskevidekatriaphobia. -
The Science of Beer Taste
Medical Daily visited Brooklyn Brewery to find out the science behind what makes beer taste so good. -
Alcohol May (Or May Not) Affect Your Parkinson's Risk
A systematic review of the relevant literature from 2000-2014 regarding whether or not alcohol consumption affects your risk of Parkinson's disease has found that most research remains inconclusive. -
Chicken Wings And Fries: Seeing These Words Could Make You Eat More
Food words, like those you find in advertisements, along with stress and genetics all can lead to an increase in risk of obesity. -
This Smart Glove Will Help Stroke Victims Rehab Using Games
South Korean tech company Neofect has created the Raphael Smart Glove, designed to help victims of stroke regain movement in the arm and hand. -
Vanilla Yogurt Will Make You Happy
Eating vanilla yogurt makes us happier, while low-fat yogurt triggers a strong positive emotional response, researchers have found.