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Male antelopes trick females into extra sex opportunities
Scientists have caught male topi antelopes in the act of faking fear in front of females in heat as a way to improve their chances of having sex...
Plan to test freshmen DNA comes under fire
A plan by the University of California, Berkeley to voluntarily test the DNA of incoming freshmen has come under fire from critics who said the school was pushing an unproven...
Lessons from 9/11: Psychiatrists are indispensible in first-response teams
Psychiatrists should be included in disaster first-response teams because survivors have immediate need for help in alleviating early trauma symptoms ranging from sleeplessness to constant anxiety, says a new study...
Popular autism diet does not demonstrate behavioural improvement
A popular belief that specific dietary changes can improve the symptoms of children with autism was not supported by a tightly controlled University of Rochester study, which found that eliminating...
Active and healthy schools get kids moving
Last month, first lady Michelle Obama launched 'Let's Move,' a new campaign to combat childhood obesity. The initiative seeks to improve school nutrition programs and promote physical activity. In Missouri,...
Preschool depression: The importance of early detection of depression in young children
It is difficult to imagine a depressed third-grader. It is even more difficult to imagine a depressed preschooler. Although childhood depression is a well-recognised and treated disorder, only recently have...
3 American hikers' mothers allowed to see them in Iran
The trio were arrested 10 months ago. Tehran has accused them of espionage, but they say any entry into Iran was unintentional. ...
Teachers Jibe Students to Twisted Sister Tune
Fla. Teachers Make YouTube Video Pointing Out Pet Peeves: Texting, Cursing, Public Displays of Affection
Parent involvement continues to be important in elementary years
Children whose parents were more involved across elementary school had fewer problem behaviors and better social skills, but that children's academics weren't affected. The study followed 1,300 children from 10...
Shyness negatively affects marital quality
Shyness can influence the quality of an ongoing relationship -- even one as important as marriage -- according to a new study.
Two strikes for Sen. Arlen Specter -- as a Republican and Democrat
The Pennsylvania senator managed to run afoul of both parties in one election cycle. His defeat sends a message that voters are trying to reshape their parties. ...
80 percent autism-divorce rate debunked in first-of-its kind scientific study
Having a child with autism can put stress on the parents' marriage, and a frequently cited statistic leads to a common perception that the divorce rate among these families is...
Sari cloth a simple sustainable protector from cholera
WASHINGTON, DC -- May 19, 2010 -- A five-year follow up study in Bangladesh finds that women are literally wearing the answer to better health for themselves, their families...
Time to rethink causes, possible treatments of mental disorders, experts say
It is time to reassess mental disorders, recognizing that these are disorders of brain circuits likely caused by development processes, according to a new commentary.
Living wills are poor predictors of actual treatment preferences at the end of life
Living wills often do not represent a patient's actual treatment preferences when faced with real end-of-life circumstances and should be redesigned to guide more realistic advance decision-making, according to a...
Altered brain development found in children with newly diagnosed epilepsy
A newly published study reported that children with new/recent onset epilepsy have significantly slowed expansion of white matter volume compared to healthy children over a two year interval. The reduced...
Dynamic HIV testing
A relatively simple electronic gadget could speed up HIV/AIDS diagnostics and improve accuracy particularly in parts of the world with very limited access to healthcare workers. The device is described...
Mackenzie pipeline review upsets advocates
OTTAWA, May 19 (UPI) -- A decision to accept a small percentage of the environmental recommendations for the Mackenzie gas pipeline is a slap in the face, the Sierra...
Happier men headed for divorce
Economists have found that divorce is more likely if married couples have different happiness levels - especially if the husband is happier.
Video: How Nifty is Fifty?
A new study may change the way we think about the trauma of hitting age 50. As John Blackstone tells us, some Americans are happier after they hit the half-century...
'Facebook' for kids keeps parents in the loop
(AP) -- Kids under 13 aren't allowed on Facebook, but that hasn't stopped many of them from joining.
Mild stress helps driving skills
Contrary to popular belief, psychological distress is not a contributing factor in reckless driving in young adults.
About New York: Simple Swab Can Make You a Bone-Marrow Lifesaver
Sophia Lopez, 6 months old, needs to find a matching bone-marrow donor to live, but marrow donors are underrepresented among Hispanics.
Selfish Genes And Genic Selection
My recent article The Origins of Virtue sparked a discussion in which Josh Witten has assumed that Gerhard Adam and I are confused as to the subject of genic selection....
Graduation Time - Remembering Einstein's Dissertation
This month a long time friend graduated with a PhD in science after 7 years of rather difficult studies beyond his master's degree. It was a big relief to him...
Researchers Use Wii Fit to Help Restore Soldier's Balance After Traumatic Brain Injury
(PhysOrg.com) -- Kansas State University researchers have found that Nintendo's Wii Fit helped improve balance for a solider with a traumatic brain injury, a problem many soldiers are facing after...
Letters: Received wisdom on flat vowels
I don't know what Steve Seddon is talking about when he refers (Letters, 17 May) to "properly spoken English". There are a huge number of varieties of spoken English, a small number...
Psychiatrist gets prison for sexual assault
An Ottawa psychiatrist convicted of sexually assaulting a patient has seen his house arrest upgraded to a two-year prison sentence by Ontario's highest court.