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Most teens don’t stop to think about tattoo-removal risks
Many adolescents think about getting tattoos, but less than half know what's involved in having them removed, according to an Italian study.
Canine health may parallel community health
The family dog may not only be a friendly companion but also a reflection of community health.
Former studio heads sue Activision after firing
(AP) -- Two game studio heads fired by Activision this week are suing the video game publisher, saying it let them go to avoid paying hefty royalties from the...
Gene test claims to show what diet works best
(AP) -- Diet not working? Blame your genes. That's the pitch behind a new test that claims to show whether people will do better on a low-fat or a low-carb...
Shopping for happiness? Get a massage, forget the flat-screen TV
Consumers found that satisfaction with "experiential purchases" -- from massages to family vacations -- starts high and increases over time. In contrast, spending money on material things feels good at...
Students' physical fitness associated with academic achievement; organized physical activity
Physical fitness is associated with academic performance in young people, according to a new study.
Seasonal affective disorder increasingly a workplace issue
Some employees seek adjustments for SAD, serious depression triggered by limited daylight. One teacher is suing a school district that refused to move her from a windowless basement room. Since she was hired...
GW Project on Scientific Knowledge and Public Policy Issues Recommendations on Improving Government Science
A new report from the Project on Scientific Knowledge and Public Policy's (SKAPP) Scientists in Government project at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services concludes...
In Person Or Online, Daters Lie Just The Same
Just as they would in face-to-face dating, people who lie about themselves on internet dating services probably are people-pleasers who want to present themselves in the most favorable light to...
Moderate drinking before trauma leads to more flashbacks, study finds
People who have drunk a moderate amount of alcohol before a traumatic event report more flashbacks than those who have had no alcohol, according to new research.
Bingaman Gives ARPA-E Good Marks on First Year
One of ARPA-E's key congressional fathers, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), gave the young agency high... [Read more]
Kids lose pounds, gain fitness in Houston study
Innovative, kid-friendly strategies for losing weight and gaining nutrition savvy-plus physical fitness skills-are emerging from scientific studies funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Carnegie Mellon will test ability of embedded sensors to detect onset of dementia, infirmity
Carnegie Mellon University researchers in the Quality of Life Technology Center (QoLTC) will embed wireless sensors in the residences of about 50 older adults who live alone to see if...
Choosing a university degree is not linked to personality
Researchers from the University of Cádiz (UCA) have studied the connection between professional preferences and personality, based on interviews and questionnaires carried out on 735 secondary school...
Free will is an illusion, biologist says
(PhysOrg.com) -- When biologist Anthony Cashmore claims that the concept of free will is an illusion, he's not breaking any new ground. At least as far back as the ancient...
The Real Reason We Dress Pets Like People
Humans anthropomorphize objects to feel more in control of and connected to their surroundings.
A welcome bunch of amateurs | John Graham-Cumming
Where would we be without the unpaid hobbyists who make progress in the arts and science just for the love of it?We're all the children of amateurs: amateur parents. There's no government...
Cisco makes companies more smartphone friendly
Cisco has unveiled a way for businesses to feel comfortable about letting workers use whatever smartphones tickle their fancies.
White House Memo: A Plan to Talk About Jobs, Elbowed Aside by Health Care
The president and many other Democrats, especially those facing re-election, had hoped the conversation would be back on the economy by now.
Obama Offers to Use Some G.O.P. Health Care Proposals
The president told leaders in Congress that while he was open to addressing some Republican concerns, he would press ahead with the health care overhaul despite their objections.
Learning keeps brain healthy: Mental activity could stave off age-related cognitive and memory decline
Neurobiologists are providing the first visual evidence that learning promotes brain health -- and, therefore, that mental stimulation could limit the debilitating effects of aging on memory and the mind.
Health care volunteers and disasters: First, be prepared
A surge in volunteers following a major disaster can overwhelm a response system, and without overall coordination, can actually make a situation worse instead of better. The outpouring of medical...
Notes and queries: Why is Doctor Who always a Time Lord and not a Lady?
Why is Doctor Who always a Time Lord and not a Lady? Journeys to the centre of the Earth; The meaning of a hiding to nothingWhy is Doctor Who always regenerated as...
'Web Stress': Poor Online Experience Is Bad For Business, Says Study
CA, Inc. , today announced what they say is the first ever neurological study of consumer reactions to a poor online experience. You won't know what that is because you...
KU, K-State ready for super Sunflower Showdown
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -- Frank Martin doesn't mince words. Even if it's sometimes to his detriment, the Kansas State coach is going to tell the truth...
Chronic Adolescent Nicotine Use Leads to Increased Susceptibility to Alcohol Withdrawal in Adulthood
If you smoked cigarettes when you were a teen, new research indicates you might be more susceptible to the negative effects of alcohol withdrawal later in life.
Women and children first, time permitting
The primal instinct to selfishly flee from a dangerous situation takes precedence over helping others - unless you have time on your hands, according to Australian researchers.
Marketing works on preschoolers: study
Children as young as three years old are vulnerable to advertising, contrary to past research that suggested such marketing pressure only had an impact on older kids, according to a...