'Contagious Itching' More Common Among Neurotics By Trevor Stokes last updated 14 October 22 The odd phenomenon of catching someone else's itch is rooted in the brain.
Portion Size Influences Full Feeling By Trevor Stokes published 30 May 13 The amount you think you've eaten can affect whether or not you feel full.
Drink Size Limits Could Backfire, Study Suggests By Trevor Stokes published 30 May 13 Restricting drink sizes could actually lead consumers to consume more sugar-filled drinks, a new study suggests.
Mom's High Blood Pressure May Harm Child in Old Age By Trevor Stokes published 30 May 13 High blood pressure during pregnancy could affect a child's thinking skills well into their retirement years, according to a new study from Finland.
Rare Meat Allergy Linked to Ticks Found Across US By Trevor Stokes published 30 May 13 Signs of an allergy to meat that has been linked with the bites of a particular tick are now appearing in people who don't live in regions where the ticks are found.
Obesity Is Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency By Trevor Stokes published 8 February 13 Being obese may raise the risk of a D-deficiency.
Pill Color Matters to Patients By Trevor Stokes published 31 December 12 Pill color may determine whether or not a person refills a prescription
Shorter Hospital Stays Don't Mean Readmissions By Trevor Stokes published 18 December 12 Less time spent in the hospital doesn't always mean patients will be readmitted.
Ditching Gadgets May Boost Creativity By Trevor Stokes published 13 December 12 Modern technology sabotages the brain's creative, problem-solving abilities.
7 Ways to Stay Healthy After 40 By Trevor Stokes published 11 December 12 The risk of many health conditions increases after age 40. Here are seven tips for changes to look out for, and ways to stay healthy.
Happy Teens Earn More in Adulthood By Trevor Stokes published 19 November 12 Happiness during the teen years and young adulthood is linked with later income, a new study finds.
Millipede's 750 Wiggling Legs Snag World Record By Trevor Stokes published 14 November 12 World's "leggiest" animal also has no mouth and sports back hairs that make a silklike substance.
Doctors Biased Against Fat People, Too, Study Says By Trevor Stokes published 7 November 12 Doctors may be biased against people who are overweight or obese, and may not even be aware of it, a new study finds.
Clownfish Talk Their Way Out of Conflict By Trevor Stokes published 7 November 12 These gossipy fish use pops and clicks to defend and reinforce their social status, scientists find.
Fossil Record Shows Species Need to Spread Out to Survive By Trevor Stokes published 24 October 12 The study reveals which marine creatures are most likely to go extinct.
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Fat Cells By Trevor Stokes published 16 October 12 The ability of fat cells to respond to insulin may be affected by lack of sleep, a new study finds.
Human Life Span Took Huge Jump in Past Century By Trevor Stokes published 15 October 12 The same leap in life span that once took 1.3 million years, has occurred in just 100.
Singing Mice Can Change Their Tune By Trevor Stokes published 10 October 12 The little rodents mimic each other when wooing the gals.
Tomato Compound May Cut Men's Stroke Risk By Trevor Stokes published 9 October 12 Men with high levels of lycopene, an antioxidant, had a lower risk of stroke over a 12-year period, a new study finds.
'Supertasters' May Have Stronger Immunity By Trevor Stokes published 9 October 12 People who can detect bitter flavors in foods may also have immune systems with better 'early warning' systems, a new study finds.
Holy Cow! 'Daisy' Makes Hypoallergenic Milk By Trevor Stokes published 1 October 12 The whey-free milk has a long ways to go before it hits store shelves.
Risky Business: The Real Reason Teens Do Stupid Things By Trevor Stokes published 1 October 12 They may just be more accepting of ambiguity.
Donating Organs for Cash Sparks Controversy By Trevor Stokes published 28 September 12 Would you donate a kidney for cash?
Urban Land Set to Triple By 2030, Study Suggests By Trevor Stokes published 17 September 12 The boom in city growth will swallow up land the size of South Africa.
