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Spanking Doesn’t Work, Study Indicates

One of the hotter debates in the world of parenting is spanking- and even those of us of the less-likely-to-spank generation kind of grudgingly suggest that we stayed in line in Catholic school or at home because ... continue

Diabetes Drug Metformin Could Cut Cancer Risk, Other Findings ‘Surprising’

Popular diabetes drug metformin is at the center of a new study that researchers say presents "interesting and informative" but "not definitive" data about medications used to treat the condition and their potential effects on the likelihood ... continue

Ketamine Being Explored as ‘Instant’ Depression Treatment

I don't know if it's what the kids are calling it these days, but when I was growing up in the 90's, Ketamine was known as "Special K" and largely associated with the rave scene- which was ... continue

Morgellons Disease Likely Psychological, CDC Finds

Although it only came to prominence in the past decade or so- and was only properly named (by a housewife) in 2002- Morgellons disease, or simply Morgellons, has confounded doctors, patients and researchers for some time. In fact, ... continue

Oral Sex Again in the Hot Seat For Possibly Giving You Mouth Cancer

There are two camps of people, it seems, by and large, when it comes to oral sex- one that vocally demonstrates their love for and technique regarding oral sex and the other, largely silent and perhaps populated ... continue

Poor People Inherently Kinder Than Wealthy People, Study Finds

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA- You may not agree with the shots across the culture war bow emanating from Occupy camps across the US, but it seems that some of their rallying cries- mainly about careless wealth hoarders- could have ... continue

Study: Cocaine Levels in the Air Connected to Crime and Cancer Rates

New technologies have always been able to help researchers learn more about our lives, our health and the way we interact with each other. This time, due to new technology, researchers have been able to detect different ... continue

Chronic Pain in Kids on the Rise, Study Says

While now more than ever, kids have broad access to diagnosis and treatment of chronic conditions, it also seems that complaints among young people of chronic pain are on the rise, a new study has observed. Resulting in ... continue

Hair Loss in Women Triggered by Divorce, Study Suggests

Divorce is not always a pleasant thing, and you don't really need a study to tell you that. While the end of a marriage isn't an entirely abnormal circumstance, it seems that women who have endured the circumstance ... continue

Teens Predisposed to Casual Sex, Binge Drinking, Study Says

If your teen is a rule-breaking, booze-sneaking, sexually-experimenting pain in your derriere, say researchers, the behavior isn't entirely driven by a desire to drive you batty. Research into the sometimes frustrating and often dangerous behavior of teens has ... continue

Antidepressants and Fear: Reluctance Hampering Treatment, Docs Say

Depression will often manifest in ways that can conceal a crushing chemical imbalance in the brain as difficulty coping with life, job stress, relationship anxiety or other common life stressors- stressors which often bring on or exacerbate ... continue

[Study] Pollution May Lead to Depression, Brain Damage

Pollution is known to be a significant risk factor when it comes to human health, and a new study has found that the environmental factor could increase risk of depression and brain damage. A new study out of ... continue

Mood Disorders, Anxiety Tied To City Life

If you live just outside an urban center and feel like sometimes life passes you by due to your suburban locale, you should know it's not all indie shows and carefree nights full of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Over ... continue

Study: Most Americans Say Car ‘Most Exciting’ Setting For Sex

According to a study (presumably of people who have never tried to shag in a car), automobiles are the "most exciting" place Americans cite in a study of exciting places to have sex commissioned by condom-maker Trojan. Then ... continue

Cancer Death Rate and Education, Socioeconomic Status Linked in Study

The good news- cancer death rates are down markedly in the US, and have been trending that way for the last two decades. The bad news for many Americans- that dip has statistically correlated to education. Between 1990 ... continue

Decision making skills heightened when you’ve really got to pee

Scientists have found that having to pee super-bad actually enhances impulse control and leads to better decision making. The relationship between bodily desires- to relieve oneself, hunger, or sexual stimulation- and impact on delay of gratification in other ... continue

Mercury in ecosystem totally turning birds gay

Wetland habitats- which, according to the BBC, are particularly vulnerable to mercury runoff from mining and industry- are apparently becoming big gay bars for aquatic birds. Scientists in Sri Lanka and Florida sought to explain why mercury seemed ... continue