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Love at First Sight? It's Probably Just Lust
By Mindy Weisberger published
Does love at first sight really happen? Not quite, according to a new study.
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America's STD Epidemic: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea & Syphilis Cases on the Rise
By Rachael Rettner published
In Americans, cases of three common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)have together reached all-time highs, according to a new report.
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US Men's Condom Use Is on the Rise
By Rachael Rettner published
More than one-third of adult men in the United States now say they use condoms during sex.
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Swipe Left for Sadness: Tinder Users Report More Distress
By Sara G. Miller published
In a new study, Tinder users had lower levels of self-esteem and more body dissatisfaction than people who didn't use the dating app.
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Hepatitis C Cases Triple, and Opioid Crisis Is Mainly to Blame
By Tia Ghose published
Cases of hepatitis C have tripled over a five-year span, thanks in large part to the exploding opioid epidemic, which leads to IV drug use.
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More Americans Than Ever Are Single (And Why That's a Good Thing)
By Bella DePaulo published
This trend of single Americans has the chance to redefine the traditional meaning – and confines – of home, family and community, says one social scientist.
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Should You Date Your Best Friend?
By Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. published
The things we want in a good friend are many of the same things we expect from a romantic partner.
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Why Tinder Is So 'Evilly Satisfying'
By Jeanette Purvis published
Data from swiping apps like Tinder are giving researchers a window into how dating and relationships could be changing.
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