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Sexy Women Make Everyone Feel Bad
It's no shock that the portrayal of women in magazines makes women feel like dirt. But did you know images of hot chicks make men feel worse, too? read more
A growing problem for veterans -- domestic violence
"The increasing number of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) raises the risk of domestic violence and its consequences on families and children in communities across the United States," says...
No kidding: Bullies may enjoy seeing others in pain
Unusually aggressive youth may actually enjoy inflicting pain on others, research using brain scans at the University of Chicago shows. read more
Impulse Control Area In Brain Affected In Teens With Genetic Vulnerability For Alcoholism
A new study suggests that genetic factors influence size variations in a certain region of the brain, which could in turn be partly responsible for increased susceptibility to alcohol dependence....
Unusual Use Of Toys In Infancy A Clue To Later Autism
Researchers have found that infants later diagnosed with autism exhibited unusual exploration of objects long before being diagnosed.
James Bond Girl Draws Attention To Babies Born With Extra Fingers Or Toes
One of the Bond Girls in the new James Bond movie is drawing attention to a relatively common congenital condition called polydactyly -- extra fingers or toes. Gemma Arterton, who...
Surprisingly, Female Models Have Negative Effect On Men
A leading researcher of media effects on body image looked at the effect of male magazines on college-age men. Completing three different studies, she found that unlike their female classmates,...
Following the leader can be a drag
From the Tour de France to NASCAR, competitors and fans know that speed is only part of the equation. Strategy - and the ability to use elements like aerodynamic drafting,...
Girl is 29th child left under Neb. safe-haven law
(AP) -- Nebraska authorities say an 11-year-old girl has become the 29th child to be left at a hospital under the state's much-criticized safe haven law.
Teachers: Creationism Belongs in Science Class
UK survey: 29 percent of teachers there think creationism and intelligent design should be taught as science.
Family outraged after Ont. girl buried without brain
The family of a young girl who died suddenly last month wants to know why coroners at a London, Ont., hospital removed her brain during the autopsy but didn't tell...
Serial cohabiters less likely than others to marry
A new study in the Journal of Marriage and Family found that serial cohabiters are less likely than single-instance cohabiting unions to result in marriage. Similarly if serial cohabiters marry,...
Family problems affect African-American children more than other races
It is a common belief that girls tend to internalise their problems, becoming depressed or anxious, while boys externalise their problems, turning to violence against people or property...
New protocol to help in testimony of child victims
Psychology Professor Mireille Cyr has adapted an interview protocol from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) that will enable child victims of sexual abuse to provide...
Computerised carer lessens dementia load
An artificial intelligence coaching system has been developed that will help carers of older adults with moderate dementia. The COACH system (Cognitive Orthosis for Assisting aCtivities in the Home), described...
Animal rights activist cleared of sparklers bomb charge
A prominent animal rights activist accused of planting petrol bombs at Oxford University was yesterday cleared of possessing an explosive substance - packets of sparkl
Destroyed samples ruined fatherhood prospects: lawsuits
Several men are accusing Newfoundland and Labrador's largest health authority of robbing them of the chance to father their own children.
Teens do not see science as route to good career
Two-thirds of teenagers do not believe science qualifications would help them to have rewarding careers.
Health Study Distorted by Media
Studies are often exaggerated by journalists who fail to put numbers into context and perspective.
Pixton lets people connect through cartoons
Clive Goodinson has gone from writing a master's thesis on woodpeckers to trying to unite the world through online funnies.
CISA3 Researchers Look Into the Past with High-Resolution Digital Scans of Italy's Palazzo Medici
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Palazzo Medici, one of most significant landmarks of the Italian Renaissance, has always been something of a touchstone — it was completed in 1460 for the wealthy...
Doctor refusal 'saddening,' says opposition
Premier Robert Ghiz's refusal to grant Georgetown's request for a family doctor shows the government is not ready to work with rural areas, says Opposition MLA Mike Currie.
Generic drug maker loses case in Canada's top court
The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected an attempt by a Toronto-based generic drug maker to prevent brand-name pharmaceutical companies from patenting specific parts of previously patented medicines.
Indian farmer suicides not GM related, says study
Suicides among Indian farmers have not increased as a result of the introduction of GM crops, according to a large scientific study.
Why Election Night was best spent in a crowd
In moments of extreme elation, like Obama supporters felt Tuesday night, we want to share the experience with someone else. It's an urge based in evolution, experts explain.
Seeing A Brain As It Learns To See
A brain isn't born fully organized. It builds its abilities through experience, making physical connections between neurons and organizing circuits to store and retrieve information in milliseconds for years afterwards....
Sex on TV getting your kids pregnant?
A new study links watching sexy shows to higher pregnancy rates - but I have something to say about it. read more
Computer That Reacts To Thought A Lifeline For Brain Injured
People who have suffered traumatic brain injuries and who are unable to speak or move are being given the first chance to communicate using just the power of thought --...