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VIDEO: Smog Chokes Olympic City
Less than two weeks before the Olympics, heavy smog in Beijing has Chinese officials blaming natural factors, such as fog. But others say athletes "have reason to be concerned."
McCain may act soon on VP pick
Anxious to counter the blanket media coverage that has followed Sen. Barack Obama on his overseas journey, Sen. John McCain is weighing whether to announce his running mate in the...
Hasbro sues creators of Scrabble knockoff on Facebook
T-R-O-U-B-L-E could be looming for a Scrabble knockoff that has become one of the most popular activities on Facebook.
Nursing homes a popular option in Taiwan
Dr Szu-Yao (Zoe) Wang, who recently completed her PhD with UQ's School of Nursing, found that in Taiwan, where the culture dictates that children should care for their parents, aged-care...
Iraq banned from Beijing Summer Olympics
Iraq has been banned from taking part in the Beijing Olympics because of a government decision to disband the country's National Olympic Committee, a senior official of the committee said...
Gray And Green Together: Older Adults Can Play Role In Creating Healthier Environment
Volunteering for environmental protection activities can be physically and mentally sustaining for older people. In fact, this demographic group is in a unique position to have a noticeable impact on...
Dump your lover directly on voice mail
The old song had it right: Breaking up is hard to do. But a free new phone service called Slydial might make it easier to get through that and other...
Robot Playmates May Help Children With Autism
Scientists studying interactions of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders with bubble-blowing robots confirm what has been widely reported anecdotally: that ASD children in many cases interact more easily with mechanical...
Serious School Failure Is Depressing For Girls, But Not Boys
Adolescent girls who had a serious school failure by the 12th grade -- being expelled, suspended or dropping out -- were significantly more likely to have suffered a serious bout...
Drug abuse accounts for a third of the deaths behind Scotland's higher mortality rate
Drug abuse accounts for a third of the deaths behind Scotland's higher mortality rate, according to a study published on bmj.com today.
Mental health in the developing world: time for innovative thinking
Developing nations must stop aping the North's mental health services and use strategies tailored to their own needs, says Vikram Patel.
Woman stabs self during Wiccan ritual
A woman accidentally stabbed herself in the foot with a 3-foot-long sword while performing a Wiccan good luck ritual at a cemetery in Indiana.
Modern war crimes are increasingly being tried
When the first modern war crimes tribunal was created, policy makers at the State Department thought no one of consequence would ever be arrested.
Reflecting On Values Promotes Love, Acceptance
No one enjoys being told that their behavior is harmful to themselves or others. In fact, most people respond defensively when confronted with evidence that their behavior is irrational, irresponsible,...
Nearly 3 percent of teen girls assaulted
About 3 percent of 12- to 17-year-old girls are physically or sexually assaulted by a boyfriend or date, a U.S. study suggests.
VIDEO: Eating Bats in Thai Village
Eating bats is popular among elders in at least one village in northeastern Thailand, in part because "they do wonders for your libido."
Opinion: Great research how about some outcomes?
Though Australian health research is strong in theory, it needs to be translated into social and commercial outcomes, according to Peter Andrews.
Opinion: Doing less, but doing it better
In the past, Australia’s early lead in a new field has often been lost because research teams could not match the size and funding of overseas groups - but all...
Mental activity slows brain shrink
Those who don’t engage in complex mental activity over their lifetime have twice the shrinkage in a key part of the brain in old age, according to research.
Olympic sacrifice: The medical team behind the athletes
As athletes prepare to reach for their dreams in Beijing, a team of medical support staff prepare to work behind the scenes to make sure the athletes perform at their...
Nanotech risk concerns 'must be addressed'
The lack of knowledge about nanotechnology risks must be addressed, a leading expert of the European Commission has warned.
Really?: The Claim: Never Eat Shellfish in a Month Without an R
Shellfish can be problematic in the summer for several reasons, but the warning to avoid it between May and August may be outdated.
Personal Health: Health 'Facts' You Only Thought You Knew
Myths and misinformation can range from the merely nonsensical to the downright dangerous. How well informed are you?
Focus on ADHD: A Deficit of Understanding
For most doctors and psychologists, what remains controversial is not whether ADHD is real but rather how to diagnose and treat it.
Cyrus overshadows 'Hannah' with new album
Hannah Montana may be the most potent phenomenon in Hollywood right now — bigger than Batman, bigger than Brangelina. Yet these days, the girl who truly fascinates is not Hannah,...
Grow your mobile in a pot? Maybe someday, say Nokia researchers
With a mobile phone you can make calls on the go, shoot photos and pinpoint your position on a map. And who knows, maybe one day you'll be able to...
Young Republicans feeling left out
Young Republicans are growing frustrated with party elders that are failing to connect with the next generation.