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F.D.A. Panel Opposes Sexual Desire Drug for Women
An advisory group said that more research was needed on the treatment meant for premenopausal women.
Male desire to be strong and protect family key to preventing suicides, study finds
Masculine ideals of strength coupled with strong family ties can help men combat depression and overcome thoughts of suicide, according to new research.
Video: Baby Boomers Getting High
A new study finds drug abuse is becoming a growing problem with older Americans. As Ben Tracy reports, more than 12 percent of those seeking treatment are 50 or over.
Organic Labels Trick Dieters Into Eating More
The "organic" label skews people's perceptions about food in ways that might promote obesity, a new study finds
Medical phone, vibrating earphone shine at trade show
Are you having chest pains and wondering if you should rush to hospital? The EPI Life, one of the gadgets on show at a Singapore trade fair, could be what...
Clausewitz On Science
Clausewitz On Science Clausewitz On War - yes. But Clausewitz On Science? Carl Philipp Gottfried von Clausewitz is famous for his book Vom Kriege - On War. In that book he is...
Jaroslav Stark obituary
Mathematician and a pioneer in the field of systems biologyJaroslav Stark, who has died from a brain tumour aged 49, was one of the first mathematicians in the UK to obtain a doctorate for research into chaos...
The End of the Best Friend
School officials intent on discouraging anything that hints of exclusivity seek to sever traditional best-friend bonds.
Add Psyche of Gulf Workers to Spill’s Toll
Mindful of the psychological woe that followed Hurricane Katrina, social workers are monitoring the mental well-being of those whose lives have been most affected by the oil spill.
Relying too much on e-mail bad for business, study says
A new study says high-tech communication strips away the personal interaction needed to breed trust, a key ingredient in getting workers to pull together and carry their share of the...
Prop. 8 trial: Closing arguments end as judge presses both sides
Closing arguments concluded Wednesday afternoon in the Proposition 8 trial with more pointed questions from U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who is presiding over the landmark proceedings to...
Pictures: Pagan-Cult Worship Objects Found
A face-adorned cup and incense ritual stands are among more than a hundred intact idol-worship objects found recently in Israel, archaeologists say. ...
Rogers privacy complaints multiplying
A woman who claims a Rogers cellphone bill ruined her marriage says at least a dozen other people have said the company breached their privacy.
Study: Botox affects emotions
NEW YORK, June 16 (UPI) -- U.S. psychology professors say they've discovered people who have undergone Botox treatments might experience weaker emotions.
Aggressive crackdown targets long-entrenched Salinas gangs
The slaying of Azahel Cruz, 6 — the 31st gang-related killing in 15 months — outraged the community, and authorities have stepped up suppression efforts. ...
Reading celebrity gossip mags can encourage eating disorders
(PhysOrg.com) -- Teenagers who read gossip magazines are more likely to engage in eating disorder behaviours, according to new research being presented at the Appearance Matters conference in Bristol.
Sex, pregnancy and birth control: Sociologists seek more info on contraception use
(PhysOrg.com) -- The data the researchers are collecting will likely be used to inform policymakers, education planners, doctors and advocates who are trying to curb unintended pregnancies by better understanding...
Jell-O lab-on-a-chip devices to spark interest in science careers
With “hands-on” experiences in childhood and adolescence having sparked so many science careers, scientists in Canada are describing a quick, simple, safe, and inexpensive way for kids to...
‘Fowl’ news: Hints from Taiwan that free-range eggs may be less healthy than regular eggs
Contrary to popular belief, paying a premium price for free-range eggs may not be healthier than eating regular eggs, a new study reports. Scientists found that free-range eggs in Taiwan...
Kurzweil's Phenomenological Consciousness
Ray Kurzweil's presentation at the 2010 H+ Summit [1] was largely a mix and mash of his talks from the past 5 years. I had hoped he would give some...
Kids Learn Gender Stereotypes at Home
Mothers and fathers play differently with children, perhaps passing on stereotypes of gender.
Russia woos lost scientists
Minister of education and science discusses plans for rebuilding the country's research base.
Science And Religion
"What is the meaning of our existence, what is the meaning of existence for all living beings in general? Knowing how to answer such a question means to have religious...
Songbirds learn their songs during sleep
When zebra finches learn their songs from their father early in life, their brain is active during sleep. That is what biologists at Utrecht University conclude in a paper published...
Two UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Scientists Elected to the American Academy of Microbiology
Two scientists from the Department of Biochemistry at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School have been elected to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology (Academy). Celine Gelinas, PhD, professor...
Quebec nurses reject contract offer
Quebec's largest nursing union has rejected the government's latest contract proposal.
Hispanic apparent winner in unusual NY election
Hispanic apparent winner in unusual NY election By JIM FITZGERALD 2010-06-16T05:53:49Z PORT CHESTER, N.Y. (AP) --...
New science GCSE papers rejected
Exam boards are told by the exams watchdog to redraft new science GCSE papers because they are not tough enough.