THC, the substance in cannabis that creates the sense of being “high,” has been found to aggravate a certain genetic mutation in embryos, leading to a severe brain and facial defect. (Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
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Cannabis Causes Birth Defects In Some Mice, Study Finds

Pregnant women are warned not to use cannabis, while a new study piques further concern for women who are trying to get pregnant.
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Findings by Eran Levin from Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology and fellow researchers demonstrate that males prefer a lower temperature than females, and that this preference leads to a separation between the sexes at certain times during breeding cycles. (Courtesy of Tel Aviv University)
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Chill Out: Why Women Feel Colder Than Men

New scientific study suggests it’s a way to keep men and women apart at times and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet.
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Researchers have identified a unique “team flow” brain state that occurs when teammates, such as basketball players or members of a band, “get in the zone” together. (Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
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Scans Reveal Unique ‘Team Flow’ Brain State In Study

The band jamming and the basketball team playing in perfect sync produce a unique brain state in participants, new research finds.
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