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Fear can make items appear bigger than they are, study finds
The more afraid someone is of a spider, the bigger they estimate the spider’s size, according to new research from Ohio State U.
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Lead found in 400 lipstick shades
Students have a reason to be suspicious of their favorite makeup products, after a study by the Food and Drug Administration founds traces of lead in 400 shades of popular lipsticks.
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Study links urge to pee with impairment
"They made it to the bathroom, but it was a pretty ugly scene," said Peter Snyder, Brown U. professor of neurology. "There was a bit of some pushing to get into the stalls.
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Study: Narcissistic men are at higher risk for health problems
You're so vain. You probably think this article is about you. And it might be. A new study conducted by researchers at U. Michigan and U. Virginia suggests narcissism might be especially detrimental to men's mental and physiological health, more so than for women.
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Researchers find possible cure to AIDS
Scientists may be one step closer on the path to finding a cure for the millions of people living with AIDS worldwide. This month researchers found that the protein SAMHD1 can slow or stop HIV growth by removing cells that form the virus. NYU Langone Medical Center, U.
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Column: Dr. Google
In this age of rising medical costs and more focus on medical malpractice, many people are unable to afford medical treatment or not interested in seeking it.
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Implanted chip may someday replace repeated immunizations
There might be a sigh of relief coming from doctors and patients in the next few years. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing a microchip that could eventually take the place of required daily medical injections for people with chronic diseases.
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Study finds gender nonconforming children may be at higher risk for abuse
Harvard School of Public Health researchers recently found that one in ten children whose activity choices and interests differ from typical gender norms have a higher risk of being sexually, physically, or psychologically abused, and of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, as children or ...
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Inhalable caffeine AeroShot could lead to abuse, health problems
AeroShot, a zero-calorie shot of inhalable caffeine, has caused controversy in the month since its release because of its potential for abuse by college students. AeroShot comes in a lipstick-sized tube and sprays caffeine and B vitamins into the mouth. In December, Sen.