Medical Scrubs May Harbor Dangerous Bugs, Study Finds By Remy Melina published 1 September 11 More than half of hospital nurses' and doctors' uniforms tested positive for potentially dangerous bacteria, such as drug-resistant pathogens.
Parents' Stress Alters Kids' DNA, Study Suggests By Remy Melina published 31 August 11 When toddlers witness their parents stressing out, the experience literally "gets under their skin," making changes to their DNA that are still present years later, when the kids are teenagers.
How a Light Lunch Could Help You Lose Weight By Remy Melina published 31 August 11 A "light lunch" regimen of eating portion-controlled lunches could result in losing at least 25 pounds over the course of a year — and won't leave you feeling deprived, a new study shows.
Who Desires Sexist Men? Women Looking for Casual Sex By Remy Melina published 30 August 11 The aggressive courtship strategies of sexist men are most successful on women with a preference for "no strings attached" sex and negative attitudes toward other women.
In Photos: Hurricane Irene By Remy Melina published 26 August 11 After the hitting Bahamas, Hurricane Irene is making her way toward the U.S. Northeast, forecasters predict. Here are the latest images of the hurricane.
Toddlers Understand Complex Grammar, Study Shows By Remy Melina published 23 August 11 Young children are able to understand complex grammar at a younger age than previously believed, a new study shows.
Look Quick: Gallery of the Fastest Beasts on Land By Remy Melina published 23 August 11 From the small brown hare to the mighty lion, we've rounded up the top 10 fastest beasts on land.
Europeans Fall in Love More Quickly Than Americans, Study Finds By Remy Melina published 18 August 11
Spouses Who Argue Face a Lifetime of Fights By Remy Melina published 17 August 11 How much you disagree and fight with your spouse is likely to remain the same throughout your marriage, a new study shows.
The pink and white album: Amazing albino animals By Remy Melina published 16 August 11 Check out these blondes, from pale pythons to white hedgehogs with pink eyes.
Drug Abuse, Obesity Top List of Kids' Health Concerns By Remy Melina published 16 August 11 Childhood obesity and drug abuse tied for first place on the 2011 Children's Health issues report, with sexting making the list for the first time.
In Vitro Fertilization May Help Older Cheetahs Reproduce By Remy Melina published 14 August 11 Older female cheetahs have viable eggs, which could be transferred to younger cats.
In Photos: Birds of Prey By Remy Melina published 13 August 11 We've rounded up the most impressive birds of prey photos, including vultures, hawks and eagles.
Narcissists' Self-Interest Makes Them Bad Leaders By Remy Melina published 11 August 11 To others, narcissists seem like strong, competent leaders, but a new study shows that their preoccupation with themselves actually thwarts teamwork.
Shipwrecks Gallery: Secrets of the Deep By Remy Melina published 10 August 11 We've gathered haunting images of shipwrecks from the depths of seas and oceans across the globe.
Buddies with Your Beau's Friends? It May Impact Your Sex Life By Remy Melina published 9 August 11 Getting too chummy with your boyfriend's or husband's friends could take a toll on your love life, a new study shows.
Early Morning Smokers Get Wake-Up Call on Cancer By Remy Melina published 8 August 11 Those who smoke soon after waking up in the morning may have a higher risk of developing lung, head and neck cancers, two new studies show.
In Photos: A Lion's Life By Remy Melina published 8 August 11 Photos of various lion activities, including images showing them killing food, caring for young, sleeping, staying in groups & all their different behaviors that reveal their lifestyle.
Unhappy Meals: Parent Don't Choose Healthier Fast Foods By Remy Melina published 5 August 11 Kids get half of their daily calorie needs from lunches purchased at fast-food restaurants, a new study shows.
Positive Thoughts May Help Treat Depression By Remy Melina published 4 August 11 A treatment called positive activity interventions (PAIs), such as counting one's blessings and practicing optimism, works as a successful and safe approach to managing depression.
No Creepy Crawlies Here: Gallery of the Cutest Bugs By Remy Melina published 4 August 11 We've rounded up images of the world's most adorable insects.
Ticks Spreading New Disease-Causing Bacteria By Remy Melina published 4 August 11 Deer ticks are spreading a new, yet-unnamed strain of the ehrlichiosis bacteria to humans in parts of the United States, researchers have found.
Software Creates Montage of You Over Time By Remy Melina published 3 August 11 A new tool allows users to utilize their tagged digital photos to create short movies that rapidly show how they've aged or gradually change their expression.
For Smokers, Vitamins Don't Cancel Out Harmful Habit By Remy Melina published 3 August 11 Smokers who take vitamins allow themselves to smoke more, incorrectly assuming that the pills will cancel out the harmful effects of cigarettes.
Copying Someone's Behavior? Watch Who You Mimic By Remy Melina published 1 August 11 "Mirroring," or consciously or subconsciously copycatting someone's body language, can come at a cost, a new study shows.