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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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Cell phone use associated with selfish behavior, study finds
New research from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at U. Maryland found that cell phone use may be linked to people being less likely to interact with others.
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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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Study shows prevalence of arsenic
In the search for healthier food options, many people choose foods labeled “organic,” assuming that such products are both nutritious and free of toxins.
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Evolving climate patterns to cause more storms, study says
Changing climate patterns could cause more storms and water surges for low-lying cities such as Boston, according to experts and a study published Feb. 14 in Nature Climate Change.
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Study: High heels negatively affect walking motion
It’s a routine familiar to anyone who has stepped into heels for the night: By the time you’re on your way home, the shoes become too uncomfortable to bear, and they end up in your hands instead of on your feet.
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Unusual pollution research studies whale earwax
Whale earwax is not a topic that usually comes up on a walk to get coffee, but it did for Baylor U. researchers Dr. Stephen Trumble, assistant professor of biology, and Dr. Sascha Usenko, assistant professor of environmental science.
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Concealed carry prevents more crime than it creates, study says
With Wisconsin’s concealed carry law being in effect for just over three months, a recent national study suggests armed citizens prevent more crimes than previously thought. The Feb. 2 report by the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank based in Washington, D.C.