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Molecular biologist Monica Dus is studying fruit flies to understand how a high sugar diet affects the brain and leads to overeating and obesity. And she just won a big grant to dig deeper.

In recent weeks, U.S. corporations have announced multibillion-dollar deals in a huge wave of mergers. Economists say that can hurt consumers, workers and savers — but also strengthen the economy.

The U.S. added 178,000 new jobs in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which was about what was expected. However, wages dropped slightly, after an 11-cent gain in October.

Despite progress against the disease, roughly 2 million people are infected with the virus every year.

In an effort to save irreplaceable varieties from disease and other threats, plant cuttings are being "cryopreserved" — plunged into liquid nitrogen for later revival.

Given the rancor and acrimony that has defined Washington in recent years, the Congressional Baseball Game has been a welcome respite. On Wednesday, that peace and civility was shattered.

Jake Freed is attempting a world record for longest distance ever traveled on a skateboard. He's already traveled 1,400 miles, and has more than 5,000 to go.

Some of the largest, most established walkathons and similar events that raise cash for charity aren't doing as well as they used to. There's more competition, fundraisers say, for money and time.

Watch out, Columbus, our new music scene is pretty hot right now.On the heels of Denison’s fabulous TUTTI Festival, Capital University and the Johnstone…

In many countries, more than a third of women think a husband is sometimes justified in beating his wife. Researchers say this attitude contributes to the high rate of domestic violence worldwide.