Why criminals cannot say 'no'

A new study has provided an in-depth explanation for the link between people having low self-control and becoming involved in criminal activity.

Teen marijuana use linked to depression

WASHINGTON, May 9 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers said recent data suggest teens use of marijuana to cope with depression may lead to more serious mental illness.

Taking The Sex Out Of Sexual Health Screening

Young women would accept age-based screening for the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia, but would want this test to be offered to everyone, rather than to people "singled out" according to...

Justice In The Brain: Equity And Efficiency Are Encoded Differently

Which is better, giving more food to a few hungry people or letting some food go to waste so that everyone gets a share? A study appearing in Science finds...

Sizing Up Teen Snacking

The effect of snacking on teenagers' dietary intakes of recommended nutrients and MyPyramid food groups has been examined, and the findings are both positive and negative. After analyzing the eating...

Why admissions interviews should be banned

An important part of the admission process to a competitive college is the admissions interview. I'm against it. And that isn't just because interviews were originally instituted to keep Jews...

The science of amazing moms

Science has linked strong mom-and-baby bonds to smarter, healthier and happier children. Turns out, nature — our DNA — alone might not guarantee these coveted characteristics.

Young People Are Intentionally Drinking And Taking Drugs For Better Sex, European Survey Finds

Teenagers and young adults across Europe drink and take drugs as part of deliberate sexual strategies. A third of 16-35 year old males and a quarter of females surveyed are...

How should we interpret spiritual experiences?

Religious practices and religions involving spiritual experiences are growing in popularity around the globe. Academics too are turning their study to the practices of these religions. The interest is in...

Powering up IT for professional learning

The study and implementation of technology-enhanced professional learning has been fragmented. Now European researchers have linked such ‘islands` of knowledge into a thriving, collaborative community.

Too early to judge success of GPS program for auto thieves, official says

The project manager for the Winnipeg auto theft suppression strategy says it's too early to judge the effectiveness of GPS monitoring devices being worn by chronic car thieves.

Magazine Preview: The Uneven Playing Field

Everyone wants girls to have as many opportunities in sports as boys. But can we live with the greater rate of injuries they suffer?

New idea in mortuary science: Dissolving bodies with lye

Since they first walked the planet, humans have either buried or burned their dead. Now a new option is generating interest -- dissolving bodies in lye and flushing the brownish,...

Racial Discrimination Has Different Mental Health Effects On Asians, Study Shows

The first national study of Asians living in the United States shows that for some individuals, strong ties to their ethnicity can guard against the negative effects of racism. For...

Irregular Sleep Tied to Obesity, Other Health Problems

Getting too little sleep, or too much, is linked to poor health in a new federal study.

New Zealanders active and happy

Physical and mental activity and happiness are had by most of New Zealand's population, who would also like more leisure time and often less body fat, according to a survey.

Lack of motivation in schizophrenia linked to brain chemical imbalance

A study of patients with psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia suggests an alternative explanation for why many sufferers lack motivation. The research is described today BioMed Central`s journal BMC Psychiatry.

Seagulls: Are Males The Weaker Sex?

Male seagulls may be more vulnerable to their environment during embryonic development than females. Until now, the sex differences in developmental rate and susceptibility to unfavorable conditions during the embryonic...

Speaking More Than One Language May Slow The Aging Process In The Mind

Children who speak a second or third language may have an unexpected advantage later in life, a new study has found. Knowing and speaking many languages may protect the brain...

Pope to give new meaning to religious text

Pope Benedict XVI will give a new meaning to the term religious text by sending "inspirational messages" to mobile phones during Catholic World Youth day in Australia, organisers said Wednesday.

After Divorce, Stable Families Help Minimize Long-Term Harm To Children

For children of divorce, what happens after their parents split up may be just as important to their long-term well-being as the divorce itself.

Study uses music to explore the autistic brain's emotion processing

Music has a universal ability to tap into our deepest emotions. Unfortunately, for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), understanding emotions is a very difficult task. Can music help them?...

Not sure? Don't sweat it: Embrace Uncertainty

Governments and other large organisations should put more resources into ways of dealing with the unknown, according to experts pioneering a new approach to understanding and managing uncertainty.

The Breakdown: Tiny Trick Shooters

Doctor plan narrows Tory-Liberal divide

With a crucial budget vote ahead, Nova Scotia's minority Progressive Conservative government has agreed to meet one of the demands of the Liberals - to train more doctors.

Why is losing $10 worse than winning $10 is good?

Losses loom larger than gains. This useful mnemonic describes an odd experimental finding: if you have people rate on a scale of 1 to 10 how unhappy they would be...

Are conservatives happier than liberals?

Suicide prevention campaign said effective

CLEVELAND, May 7 (UPI) -- U.S. medical researchers said they've determined a suicide-prevention media campaign increased the number of people seeking help for their suicidal crises.