Those with a sweet tooth might not need to feel so guilty about admitting it. People who eat candy and chocolate tend to have smaller waists, weigh less and have a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who don't indulge in these treats, a new study says.
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More U.S. teenagers are using birth control pills, according to a new study by Thomson Reuters released on Thursday.
Read More »Video: Study: Women feel older sooner than men
"Early Show" contributor Taryn Winter Brill reports on a new study that shows that women think of themselves as old much earlier than men.
Read More »Chemistry of cowering: Study shows bullies’ scary effect on brain
Being low on the social totem pole triggers changes in behavior and brain chemistry in mice, new study shows
Read More »Serotonin sex bomb: How to make a mouse bisexual or just really horny
Fascinating new study sheds light on serotonin and sexual behavior
Read More »Using quantum methods to read classical memories offers surprising advantages
(PhysOrg.com) -- Currently, the data stored in classical digital memories such as CDs, DVDs, and barcodes is read by classical light. But as a new study shows, using quantum light to read these classical memories can bring surprising advantages. Quantum light can read digital data using very few photons, an ability that could lead to faster digital readers and optical memories with larger storage capacities than before.
Read More »Video: 7-year itch, 3-year glitch
A new study finds that the new fast-paced lifestyle of the 21st century is speeding up the desire to flee from love. Dr. Jennifer Harstein gives tips for couples.
Read More »Video: Technology may be disrupting your sleep
A new study from the "National Sleep Foundation" finds the active use of electronic devices like smart-phones or video games shortly before bedtime may contribute to sleep deprivation.
Read More »Hubby a dud? Go on a date with someone else’s
With all the emphasis on “date night,” you’d think the only way to get close to your honey is to huddle together alone. But a new study suggests that bringing another couple on your date adds zing to your own relationship.
Read More »Scientists create one-dimensional ferroelectric ice
(PhysOrg.com) -- Everyone knows that when water freezes, it forms ice. But a lesser known fact is that there is not one, but many different kinds of ice, depending on the way the ice crystals are arranged
Read More »Daily diet soda tied to higher heart attack risk
People who drank diet soda every day had a 61 percent higher risk of vascular events, including stroke and heart attack, found a new study that followed 2,500 New Yorkers for nine years.
Read More »Couples who talk alike are more compatible
A new study shows that couples who have similar speaking styles might actually be more compatible.
Read More »Stressed out, ladies? It may be your ugly mate
In socially monogamous species, from birds to humans, most individuals find partners. A large proportion of females, however, wind up with unattractive males of below-average quality, according to a new study that also found such less-than-ideal relationships raise female stress levels.
Read More »Comfort food sparks vicious cycle, study suggests
A case of the sads is often best addressed with a bowl of ice cream, a bag of Cheetos or whatever is the comfort food of your choice. Now, a new study shows that eating junk food is linked to depression. We spot a potential vicious cycle.
Read More »He’ll forgive infidelity, as long as it’s another girl
Half of men would forgive their female partner's infidelity, as long as it was with another woman, according to a new study on cheating.
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