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People with depression eat more chocolate, a mood food
Researchers have found that women and men eat more chocolate as depressive symptoms increase, suggesting an association between mood and chocolate.
Lucid Dreaming And Consciousness
Arising at the crack of 1pm last Saturday, I remembered the last thing I dreamt. I was in a classroom setting, designing part of another class by making a list...
Americans are treated, and overtreated, to death
(AP) -- The doctors finally let Rosaria Vandenberg go home. For the first time in months, she was able to touch her 2-year-old daughter who had been afraid of the...
Blood test to predict menopause
Study finds way to 'time' women's biological clock, the predictions, from age 20, are accurate to four monthsWomen who want a career and a family can hardly fail to be aware these...
High rates of sexually transmitted infections among older swingers
Swingers -- straight couples who regularly swap sexual partners at organized gatherings and clubs and indulge in group sex -- have rates of sexually transmitted infections comparable with those of...
Ask Questions About Cyber Bullying
Can a student be suspended for posting a video on YouTube that cruelly demeans another student? Can a principal search a cellphone, much like a locker or a backpack? Ask...
More than 100 taken to hospitals during Electric Daisy Carnival
Two-day electronic music festival drew 185,000. Officials say 226 people suffered injuries, 114 of whom went to hospitals. Extent of injuries was not known. ...
Germany beats England 4-1 in World Cup
Germany beats England 4-1 in World Cup By NESHA STARCEVIC 2010-06-27T19:43:03Z BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) --...
A woman and her elephants
Cynthia Moss, a reporter turned researcher, has been studying the animals in Africa for almost four decades. She speaks of their social life, mating, threats and smarts. Cynthia Moss was a young reporter...
Pope calls Belgian sex abuse raids 'deplorable'
Benedict's message, issued to the head of the Belgian bishops' conference, refers to raids targeting the home and office of a retired archbishop and also the graves of two prelates. ...
Blind children compete in Braille Challenge
Students from the U.S. and Canada gather in L.A. for the 10th annual contest, aimed at drawing attention to the declining use of Braille and its importance to literacy. Fingers fly over...
Change is brewing as more Indians hoist a glass
Drinking alcohol, once taboo, is becoming more acceptable. But brewers hoping to tap into the vast market have to contend with poor infrastructure, protectionism and bureaucracy. It's 5 o'clock on a Tuesday afternoon...
Racially charged Oakland case nears its completion in L.A.
A white BART officer's trial in the shooting death of a black man draws comparisons with the beating of Rodney King. Both were recorded on widely viewed video and stirred...
Why Do Couples Start to Look Like Each Other?
While you may be familiar with the old saying, “opposites attract,” in reality, what the heart wants is someone who resembles its owner
The Agony and the Ecstasy: Why science writing is like learning tango and Chinese brush painting
This is an odd title and I am stuck with it. Worse, I am compelled to explain why this is so. Today, I am at a loss what to choose for...
Effort Uses Dogs’ DNA to Track Their Abusers
A coalition of scientists and animal rights advocates has found a way to do for victims of animal abuse what the criminal justice system has done for human crime victims.
In Colorado, Pot-Selling Pioneers Try to Turn a Profit
Colorado legalized medical marijuana in 2000, but a recent bill could force amateurs out of the business.
Health-care wage freeze in works for Alberta
Alberta Health Services is planning a wage freeze for all of the province's health care workers, the AHS president told a CBC editorial board.
World Cup: U.S. vs. Ghana live game updates
Can't catch the game on TV, or want to follow along with other soccer fans? Join us here for live updates throughout the second-round game. ...
World Cup: U.S. will try to knock out Ghana and bad memories
For the Americans, it's a chance to put 2006 loss behind them and to 'do something very special.' ...
Sperm donor lawsuit certified by B.C. court
The B.C. Court of Appeal has certified a class-action lawsuit led by a man who says he and other sperm donors had their samples ruined by the University of B.C.
Kids can't be fooled
Stickers of cartoon characters, such as Shrek and Scooby-Doo, can influence children to eat sugary snacks, but not healthier foods, a Yale study finds. ...
That little something extra for the triathlete
In triathlons, every second counts. Here are reviews of the Scott T2 Pro shoe, ArmourBite Performance Mouthwear, the oval Rotor Q-Rings for the bike and the HED Third Brake Lever. Tackling three sports...
Jet Lag Sends Brain Ahead A Time Zone, Leaves Kidneys In Another
Human beings aren't built to cross time zones. After an international flight, it takes days for the body to overcome the fatigue and nausea of jet lag, the biological price...
Prosecutors reveal payments to suspect in model's killing
Kelly Soo Park, accused in the slaying of the young woman, received hundreds of thousands of dollars from a business associate of the victim's father, authorities say. The case against a woman...
Out of work, and out of benefits
After 99 weeks of receiving unemployment, Dentral Holman Smith has reached the end of the government's generosity — like a million or so others. Now she's running on faith. ...
How Much Has Spilled, and How Far? Seeking Answers as Questions Mount
Readers have been asking whether the oil can be contained, how serious the damage will be and what they can do to help.
Louisiana Wants U.S. Help, and Its Own Way
Gov. Bobby Jindal has been critical of BP and the government in the spill, but interviews suggest that Louisiana has often disregarded its own response plans.