Remy Melina
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Doubles Risk of Infertility in Women, Study Shows
By Remy Melina published
Recurrent pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can double a woman's risk of infertility and quadruple her risk of chronic pelvic pain.

Bisexual Gals More Likely Than Guys to Be Depressed
By Remy Melina published
Bisexual women are more likely to be high-risk for depression, stress and alcohol abuse than bisexual men, a new study shows.

Alcohol and Smoke Can Worsen Asthma and Allergies
By Remy Melina published
Even one cigarette or a glass of wine or a can trigger allergic reactions in some people, according to allergists at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Teen Highway Fatalities Drop with Limits on Licenses
By Remy Melina published
Placing limitations on teens' driving licenses dramatically reduces the rate of fatal crashes among teen drivers, a new study shows.

What's the World's Ugliest Bug? Contest Aims to Find Out
By Remy Melina published
10 creepy-crawlies are out to snag the top spot.

Microscopic Monsters: Gallery of Ugly Bugs
By Remy Melina published
The candidates for the 2011 Ugly Bug Contest have been narrowed down to these 10 contenders.

Spirituality Helps Chronically Ill Men and Women Differently
By Remy Melina published
Spiritual support improves health outcomes.

13 Halloween Superstitions & Traditions Explained
By Remy Melina published
Do you know why it's bad luck for a black cat to cross your path? Read on.

Dragonflies Are Literally Scared to Death of Fish
By Remy Melina published
Just being near a predator stresses out dragonflies enough to kill them, a new study shows.

In Images: Peculiar Halloween Pumpkins
By Remy Melina published
Smooth, orange pumpkins? So old-school. Check out these genetically modified jack-o-lanterns with warts and odd skin tones to boot.

Confidence Issues Hold Women Back from Becoming Engineers
By Remy Melina published
Women are less likely than men to become engineers because they lack confidence, a new study suggests.

Shoppers Pay Less Attention to Nutrition Labels Than They Think
By Remy Melina published
Grocery shoppers spend less time reading nutrition information on labels than they think they do, a new study shows.

Outdoor Play May Reduce Risk for Nearsightedness in Kids
By Remy Melina published
Spending more time outdoors may reduce kids' risk for nearsightedness, according to a new analysis.

Recession Fuels Risky Drinking for Both Jobless and Employed
By Remy Melina published
Alcohol dependence, binge drinking and drunk driving increase during an economic downturn, according to a new study.

Undeserved Compliments May Harm Kids' Self-Esteem
By Remy Melina published
Students who rate their performance as better or worse than it actually is risk feeling dejected about their abilities, a new study shows.

The Caveman in Us Votes for Tall Presidents
By Remy Melina published
The perception that tall people make better leaders is a near-universal trait that may stem from caveman instincts, a new study shows.

Excessive Drinking Costs US $224 Billion a Year
By Remy Melina published
Losses in workplace productivity accounted for 72 percent of the total cost.

Close Relationship with Mom Affects Teen Sexual Attitudes
By Remy Melina published
Teen boys who have a strong attachment to their mom and watch high levels of TV have more stereotypical views when it comes to sex and gender roles.

Image Gallery: A Rainbow of Fall Leaves
By Remy Melina published
As autumn chills the air, leaves show off a rainbow of brilliant hues.

Piranhas' Bark as Bad as Their Bite
By Remy Melina published
Piranhas "bark" to scare off other piranhas when competing for food, a new study shows.

Toxic Algae on the Rise on California Shores, Study Suggests
By Remy Melina published
An increase in algal blooms that produce a neurotoxin is posing a poisoning threat to humans, a new study shows.

Rise of the Drones: Photos of Unmanned Aircraft
By Remy Melina published
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, are used by the military for everything from surveillance and transporting cargo to live-fire exercises and long-range bombing.

Young Kids' Parents Can Make Food Ads Less Tempting
By Remy Melina published
Commercials heavily influence what foods kids want to eat, but parents' opinions do play a role in their food choices, and can encourage children to make healthier decisions, a new study shows.
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