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Not much education on broadcast TV
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Nov. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. commercial television broadcasters are doing a poor job of providing quality children's educational programming, the advocacy group Children's Now says.
Hormones and brain activity: Study sheds light on facial preferences
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have long known that women's preferences for masculine men change throughout their menstrual cycles. A new study from Indiana University's Kinsey Institute is the first to demonstrate...
Those were the days: Counteracting loneliness with nostalgia
With the days getting shorter (and colder) and the Holidays quickly approaching, many of us start thinking back to days gone by. This sentimentality and desire for the past is...
Radical changes needed to increase number of sperm donors in the UK
A radical overhaul of sperm donation services is needed to address the critical shortage of sperm donors in the UK, say two fertility experts in an editorial on bmj.com today...
Sweepstakes Are For The Lucky, Not Every Customer, Researchers Say
Using a test that probed consumers' beliefs in luck, researchers investigated the question of who the best prospects are for "lucky draw" in their article appearing in the journal Psychology...
Women experience more sexual harassment in work groups with male, female balance
Despite common assumptions, new research suggests that women are not more likely to be sexually harassed when they are the minority or majority in a work group. Instead, researchers found...
Decisions, Decisions: Feedback Influences Decision Making
Numerous studies have shown that people will choose differently, depending on whether they are choosing based on experience or description. But, what is it that causes people to choose differently...
World leaders must be more open about their health
Anyone who runs for Prime Minister or President should have an independent health examination to ensure their ability to govern, argues a doctor on bmj.com today...
Risky decision-making essential to entrepreneurialism
Whether someone will become the next Richard Branson, Steve Jobs or Henry Ford may be down to whether they make risky decisions, scientists at the University of Cambridge have concluded.
Study of heterosexual partnerships reveals worryingly low condom use
A high proportion of people are not using condoms when they have sex with a new partner, according to a new study of heterosexual partnerships among British men and women....
Text messaging may help children fight off obesity
Many children love sending and receiving text messages through their cell phones - sometimes to the great annoyance of their parents. But now a new study from the University of...
Major Study Of Chinese-Americans Debunks 'Model Minority' Myth
Chinese Americans, one of the most highly educated groups in the nation, are confronted by a "glass ceiling," unable to realize full occupational stature and success to match their efforts,...
Pond Snail Programmed To Be Left Or Right 'Handed'
Just like humans, the pond snail is genetically programmed to use the left- or right-handed side of its brain to perform different tasks, new research reveals.
Ohio grandma gives birth to daughter's triplets
(AP) -- A 56-year-old woman who gave birth to her triplet granddaughters a month ago is recovering from a Caesarean section and hopeful that one of the girls will...
'No more excuses,' say union ads citing violence against CAMH staff
The union representing health workers at the Canadian Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has launched an advertising campaign to highlight violence it alleges its membership faces daily.
Air ambulance service flawed, N.L. woman says after Halifax surgery
A central Newfoundland woman claims the province's air ambulance service left her abandoned and alone, far from home.
Fitness: Learning How to Walk (Chewing Gum Not Included)
A yoga instructor has incorporated walking lessons into his yoga classes, insisting that proper alignment helps keep you moving toward better health.
What Happens In Vegas? Place As A Risk Factor For Suicide
The vast majority of recent studies on suicide have focused on identifying psychiatric risk factors. However, a new study in Social Science and Medicine, explores time and place as factors...
Veterinarian Testing Drugs Given to Horses Post-Surgery
Kansas State University veterinarians are researching the interaction of two drugs commonly administered together to horses after surgery. The drugs are given to relieve pain and to help alleviate...
"Don't Smoke, Don't Drink, and Be Home By 11"
Mom always knows best, and now there's scientific research to back her up. A recent study at the University of Minnesota show a direct correlation between certain negative behaviors--such as...
Over-thinking and motor skills: When teachers can't do
(PhysOrg.com) -- Hoping to sink a perfect putt? Don't talk about it, just do it. Psychology research shows over-thinking may be one reason those who teach often can't do the...
What Makes Them Fat Also Gets Them Laid?
A recent study found that overweight women had more sex than skinny ones. Well, I just might have found the reason why - in a new study from the University...
Overworking From Home: Risks Overlooked
Safety hazards, stress, loneliness. And nobody wants to talk about it.
The living quilt: Women fight the stigma of HIV/AIDS
Almost 20 years ago Julia Llorent went to get a pregnancy test. It was positive. Then she took an HIV test. It was positive. Her husband had already taken a...
Dentist: Get children's teeth examined starting in toddler years
Here's holiday advice from a dentist, if not a dietitian: Let your kids eat their sugary booty in one sitting.
Vacation rental Web startup reaps $250M investment
(AP) -- Even as the sinking economy is making many people think about turning their vacations into "staycations," an online vacation rental service recently managed to raise $250 million...
Young Musicians Get Smarter, Study Suggests
Kids in the band may outperform other kids on mental skills.
Today's Veterans Seek Camaraderie Online
Veterans of past wars have long found companionship over beer and conversation at their local veterans hall. But many of those who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan seek that companionship...