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Daters Will Reveal Their Weight Before Their Politics
Singles are more likely to admit that they are overweight than say whether they are politically liberal or conservative on their online dating profiles, a new study shows.
Child abuse to head rose with U.S. unemployment
A type of child abuse known as abusive head trauma increased during the U.S. recession, a new study suggests.
Let's chat...no, let's text (or so it seems)
New survey turns up some revealing statistics about the way Americans prefer to communicate these days
Collectible toys could lure children to healthy food choices
The thought of toys being given out as part of children’s meal deals might be easier to swallow, and better for you, if the toys are part of a collectible...
Dietary supplements could make athletes unwitting drugs cheats
Minute levels of banned substances in some dietary supplements are leaving athletes susceptible to failed drugs tests according to new research.
TV viewing linked to unhealthy eating
Spending time in front of the television is linked to an increased consumption of unhealthy snacks and drinks according to a recent review.
Negative emotions influence brain activity during anticipation and experience of pain
Neuroticism -- the tendency to experience negative emotions -- significantly affects brain processing during pain, as well as during the anticipation of pain.
What are scientists really like? – video
Under their white coats, scientists are much less intimidating than many people seem to thinkScientists seem to be appearing more and more on our screens these days, in films and TV shows...
Video: "Unforgettable" taps Marilu Henner for advice
Chris Wragge and Rebecca Jarvis talk to actress Poppy Montgomery, who plays a criminologist who remembers almost every moment of her life in the new CBS drama, "Unforgettable." That memory...
Bidirectional relationship between schizophrenia and epilepsy, study finds
Researchers from Taiwan have confirmed a bidirectional relation between schizophrenia and epilepsy. The study reports that patients with epilepsy were nearly eight times more likely to develop schizophrenia and those...
Infographic: What Scares You?
Today's GoFigure looks at the fears, anxieties and phobias that affect millions of people.
The ghostly gaze illusion and the disappearing bust of Voltaire
Hybrid images and ambiguous figures reveal how the brain processes visual informationLook at the image above. Are the women gazing at you, or at each other? Both answers are correct, depending on...
New approach for university and community engagement
Current policy pressures on universities to focus on improving their research excellence and to widen participation make it hard for them to engage meaningfully with excluded communities, according to research...
Causes of Gulf War Illness are complex and vary by deployment area, study finds
Gulf War Illness -- the chronic health condition that affects about one in four military veterans of the 1991 Gulf War -- appears to be the result of several factors,...
Size matters: Length of songbirds’ playlists linked to brain region proportions
Call a bird 'birdbrained' and they may call 'fowl.' Researchers have proven that the capacity for learning in birds is not linked to overall brain size, but to the relative...
Autism, intellectual disabilities related to parental age, education and ethnicity, not income, Utah study finds
New research from Utah shows that the presence or absence of intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) varies with risk factors such as gender, parental age, maternal ethnicity,...
ADHD symptoms worsen quality of life for individuals with autism
Research supported by the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN), demonstrating that symptoms of attention deficit and hyperactivity worsen quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), was presented today at...
Researchers give low marks to California's English proficiency test for kindergarteners
Most of the thousands of four- and five-year-olds who take Californias official test for English language proficiency before they start kindergarten are bound to fail that exam, according to a...
An Interview With Kerry Cohen, Author Of Seeing Ezra
Kerry Cohen, author of Seeing Ezra, agreed to an interview with Kathleen Leopold and me. Kathleen's questions appear first. (This post appears at the Autism Blogs Directory)The name "Ezra" means...
Study finds we choose money over happiness
Given the choice, would you take a good-paying job with reasonable demands on your time or a high-paying job with longer work hours, permitting only six hours of sleep? Many...
Why I'm proud to be a Christian and a socialist | Kevin McKenna
The vilification of traditional religious beliefs is a besetting evil of modern lifeIn my father's household and in the homes of his ancestors, socialism was held to be almost as sacred as...
Scientists demand tougher guidelines on teaching of creationism in schools
Sir David Attenborough among those accusing 'fundamentalists' of seeking to portray creationism as scientific theory in classProminent scientists, including Sir David Attenborough and Richard Dawkins, have called on the government to toughen its guidance...
Autistic and Seeking a Place in an Adult World
Justin Canha, a young artist with autism, prepares for life as an independent adult through the help of a transition program. Links to special features including short video conversations, his...
How to eat yourself happy
Scientists are examining the comforts of chocolate and the benefits of fish – and the relationships are more complicated than you might think, writes Robin McKie"Foods to be avoided: beefe, venison, hare, heavy...
Steven Pinker: the optimistic voice of science | Observer profile
In his landmark new book, the Harvard professor argues we are much less violent than our ancestors. It could lead to much academic bloodlettingHuman nature is a highly contested concept, but whatever it...
Reasons to be cheerful: 20 things that are Great about Britain
An American magazine has declared Britain to be 'Grimsville'. But there's plenty to smile about in our culture, sport and scienceA bleak image of urban decay appeared on the cover of US...
Corner Office: Andrew M. Thompson: Andrew Thompson of Proteus, on Direct Feedback
Andrew M. Thompson of Proteus, a biomedical company, says people shouldn’t try to concoct motivations for other employees’ behavior.
Queries Over Government Letting Another Lender Aid Solyndra
That decision gave Solyndra a chance to survive, but it also forced the government to waive its privilege as first creditor in the event of a bankruptcy, which then occurred.