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Mindless eating: Losing weight without thinking
Dieters may not need as much willpower as they think, if they make simple changes in their surroundings that can result in eating healthier without a second thought, said a...
Nipples stimulate the same area of the brain as genitals do
A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals medical evidence that womens nipples stimulate the brain in the same way that genital stimulation does, something most women...
People too cocky about their memory, study finds
People think our memories are more reliable than they actually are, a new U.S. survey suggests.
In Italy, Academe Is a Family Business
It's no secret that nepotism plays an important role in Italy's academic world. In...
B.C. study finds quick tests help spot development delays
Researchers with BC Children's Hospital and the University of British Columbia say two quick, low-cost questionnaires can help family doctors better identify developmental delays in children.
News in Brief: Life
Flowery advertising, tempting toilets for shrews, bat beacons and more in this week’s news
Well: Amy Winehouse and the Perils of Alcohol Withdrawal
The sudden death of the singer Amy Winehouse last month has cast light on a little-known problem: the perils of alcohol withdrawal.
Strong evidence
The work of a Harvard history professor has bolstered the case of a group of elderly Kenyans who are seeking reparations from the British government for rape, castration, beatings, and other abuses that...
Getting to the heart of the appeal of video games
People spend 3 billion hours a week playing video games but little is known scientifically about why they are actually fun in the first place.
Skin Deep: When Dieting Becomes a Role to Play
Diet companies want to incorporate celebrities in their marketing, but those who lose weight in public can regain it in the spotlight, too.
The next STEP in science education
By many accounts, the picture of science education in the United States is bleak: American students lag their international peers in standardized test scores, fewer of them are studying science...
Stray-bullet shootings most often harm women and individuals at low-risk for violence
In the first nationwide study of stray-bullet shootings, Garen Wintemute, professor of emergency medicine and director of the Violence Prevention Research Program at UC Davis School of Medicine and...
B.C. right-to-die court battles continue
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association awaits a decision that could fast-track the lawsuit of a dying woman pleading for help to end her life before she gets even sicker.
Labrador caribou hunt start delayed
The George River caribou herd's continued decline has caused the Newfoundland and Labrador government to delay the start of the hunt in Labrador.
The Emotional Life Of Bees
Most of us don’t have a problem attributing emotions to primates, dogs, horses and other vertebrates. But what about invertebrates? That seems less obvious. They have smaller, less complex brains,...
Research into eating disorders and fertility reveals mixed picture
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are associated with fertility problems and negative attitudes to pregnancy, according to a UK study. The research also revealed high rates of unplanned...
Global warming is a litmus test for US Republicans | Raymond S. Bradley
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney crossed a dangerous party line when he stated his belief in anthropogenic climate changeMitt Romney, arguably the leading Republican candidate for president of the United States in the...
Cyber crimes more common and more costly, study finds
Cyber crimes are not only increasing, but they are also costing companies more money, a recent study has found.
Are pet owners healthier and happier? Maybe not...
For many people, Fido and Fluffy are more than just pets, they're true and equal members of the family. And it's not hard to see why. Our pets greet us...
Researchers develop webcam tool to improve office worker posture
A multidisciplinary team at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has developed a new training method using a desktop webcam to improve ergonomic posture and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders...
What's in a kids meal? Not happy news
High-calorie, high-sodium choices were on the menu when parents purchased lunch for their children at a San Diego fast-food restaurant. Why? Because both children and adults liked the food...
Guest authorship, a form of ghost writing, constitutes legal fraud
"Guest authorship is a disturbing violation of academic integrity standards, which form the basis of scientific reliability" state two law experts in a robust attack on this unethical practice in...
What's Wrong With Evolutionary Psychology?
With several articles recently appearing that were based on various aspects of evolutionary psychology, I thought it would be worth taking a closer look.One of the ironies in examining evolutionary...
A sad fate for some Southern women
In one Virginia town, where there are more churches than bars and hush puppies are served with lunch, women are likely to die nearly a decade earlier than their sisters...
Persons displaced by war at increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety
Residents of Sri Lanka who were internally displaced during the civil conflict that occurred in their country from 1983 to 2009 have a higher prevalence of war-related mental health conditions...
How To Make A Rainbow
My wife and I once saw a rainbow and we discussed how it happened. She listened somewhat patiently for the first few sentences and then told me I was spoiling...
Think before dialling 911, Mounties say
Saskatchewan's emergency 911 telephone line is fielding dozens of unnecessary calls a week, according to the RCMP.
Video: The Gregory Brothers' "Double Rainbow Song" LIVE
The Gregory Brothers tell us about their new Songify app and perform their classic "Double Rainbow Song" LIVE in the What's Trending studio. (August 2, 2011)