Abused Girls Show Much Higher Heart Disease Risk By Remy Melina published 14 November 11 Women who were severely sexually or physically abused as children may have higher risks for cardiovascular disease, a new study shows.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Doubles Risk of Infertility in Women, Study Shows By Remy Melina published 14 November 11 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 8 November 11 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 8 November 11 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 7 November 11 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 4 November 11 10 creepy-crawlies are out to snag the top spot.
Microscopic Monsters: Gallery of Ugly Bugs By Remy Melina published 4 November 11 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 29 October 11 Spiritual support improves health outcomes.
13 Halloween Superstitions & Traditions Explained By Remy Melina published 29 October 11 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 28 October 11 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 26 October 11 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 25 October 11 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 24 October 11 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 24 October 11 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 21 October 11 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 20 October 11 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 18 October 11 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 17 October 11 Losses in workplace productivity accounted for 72 percent of the total cost.
Close Relationship with Mom Affects Teen Sexual Attitudes By Remy Melina published 13 October 11 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 13 October 11 As autumn chills the air, leaves show off a rainbow of brilliant hues.
Piranhas' Bark as Bad as Their Bite By Remy Melina published 13 October 11 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 7 October 11 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 7 October 11 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 6 October 11 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.
Sleep Tight! Snoozing Animals Gallery By Remy Melina published 5 October 11 This gallery is full of sleeping beauties — of the animal kingdom, that is.
