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Poor sleep can leave romantic partners feeling unappreciated
Spouses and other romantic partners often complain about feeling unappreciated, and a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, [...]
Real men don’t… attacking the ‘Green’ stereotype
Bruce Feirstein’s 1982 New York Times Best Seller “Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche” was a tongue-in-cheek book which satirized stereotypes [...]
Gay Spouses Face a Fight for Acceptance in the Military
Because same-sex marriages are not recognized by the military, gay service members who are married are barred from receiving benefits accorded to heterosexual married couples.
Medicaid Expansion Is Delicate Maneuver for Arizona Governor
Gov. Jan Brewer’s decision to support the Medicaid expansion under President Obama’s health care law drew fire from conservative groups.
Clearer drug-safety information coming soon, researchers say
Patients and doctors aren't getting the information they need to decide whether a prescription drug is likely to help, say U.S. researchers who've developed a shorter leaflet that describes how...
From bullying to relationships: Mapping our online communications
When we typically think of kids who are the victims of school bullying, what comes to mind are isolated youth who do not fit in. A new study, however, shows...
Testing brain pacemakers to zap Alzheimer's damage
WASHINGTON (AP) -- It has the makings of a science fiction movie: Zap someone's brain with mild jolts of electricity to try to stave off the...
Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 Moonwalker, in Photos (Gallery)
See photos of Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin from throughout his astronaut career and beyond.
Surprising connections between our well-being and giving, getting, and gratitude
We all know that getting a good night's sleep is good for our general health and well-being. But new research is highlighting a more surprising benefit of good sleep: more...
Today's Economist: Uwe E. Reinhardt: Comparing the Quality of Care in Medicare Options
While anecdotal evidence delivers a mixed verdict, the likelihood is that Medicare Advantage plans outperform traditional Medicare.
Ben Kilminster: How The Universe Works - In 10 Sentences
Ben Kilminster is a friend and a distinguished colleague working for the CMS and CDF experiments. Besides being a long-time higgs hunter, having sought that particle for over a decade...
Try This: The Superman, for a strong back
You may think you're a man or woman of steel, but without a strong back, those rippling abs don't mean a thing.
Lifesize weight-control system takes measure of portion control
Measuring containers, charts, videos and more make up the Lifesize program, meant to help people get their eating portions under control.With two-thirds of U.S. adults overweight, it's not rocket science...
My daughter, the schizophrenic
Her father knew there was something special about his daughter. But by the time she was five, his pride had turned to panicJune 2006Most three-year-olds are in bed by now, but most three-year-olds...
Like Lance Armstrong, we are all liars, experts say
The lies the disgraced champion cyclist told may be no bigger or more persistent than those we all tell, psychologists say. His were just more public, and the stakes much...
Daddy's Sexism May Influence Daughter's Ambitions
Daughters may take cues from dad's gender stereotypes.
FYI: Why Would Someone Create A Fake Internet Girlfriend?
Manti Te'o US PresswirePut some people in front of a screen, and they won't always reveal the most truthful information. This week, Deadspin broke the news that Notre Dame football star Manti...
BeerSci: Why You Should Never Drink Beer From A Clear Glass Bottle
Beersci Logo Todd DetweilerAvoid gross-smelling drinks by protecting your brew from light. The subject of Beer Gone Bad came up at the office the other day, and I gave my colleagues an impromptu...
When mom is CEO at home, workplace ambitions take a back seat
When mom is the boss at home, she may have a harder time being the boss at work. New research suggests that women, but not men, become less interested in...
Provinces reach deal to save on 6 generic drugs
Provinces and territories will start paying less for six widely used generic drugs after April 1, under a new agreement reached by the Council of the Federation's Health Care Innovation...
Powerful people better at shaking off rebuffs, bonding with others
Employees often tiptoe around their bosses for fear of offending them. But new research shows people in power have thicker skin than one might think.
How Much Is the White House Worth?
The presidential residence is worth a lot more now than it was when Obama took office the first time.
When Science Goes To Pot Part III: Chatting With The Scientists
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, I undertook a (much longer than anticipated) personal investigation into how scientists discuss the effects of cannabis as a way of trying...
The soft option
More than 100 British sex offenders have volunteered for 'chemical castration'. But do the drugs make them harmless?Barry was sentenced to life in prison in 1976 for murdering a man, a random stranger...
Japan's Stimulus Propels Science Spending to New Heights
The government hopes the increased investment will have an economic payoff
Meet The 19-Year-Old Taking On Louisiana Creationists
Zack Kopplin Baton Rouge Advocate A 2008 Louisiana law that brought creationist texts into classrooms didn't sit well with Zack Kopplin. Now 19, Kopplin has been battling the Louisiana Science...
Islam Analysis: Islamic enterprise initiatives at risk of underperforming
Entrepreneurial initiatives to provide vital jobs must adjust to the tough enterprise environment or risk underperforming, says Athar Osama.
Syrian civil war adapted into video game
A new video game based on Syria's civil war challenges players to make the hard choices facing the country's rebels. Is it better to negotiate peace with the regime of...