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Bisexual men won’t likely be surprised — or feel particularly validated — to learn that a new scientific study confirms that their sexual attraction to both men and women is real. But the findings may help enlighten those who still subscribe to the stereotype that bisexual men are just closeted homosexuals, or simply confused.
New research suggests that a modified form of MDMA — more commonly known as the illegal drug ecstasy — could kill some types of blood cancer cells. Prozac and similar antidepressants may also possess similar anti-cancer potential.
Percent more advanced precancers detected by DNA tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) than by Pap smear. In a study of more than 40,000 women, fewer than 2% were found to have advanced cervical lesions, which can lead to cervical cancer. Among those who were diagnosed with the most advanced lesions, 92% had received positive HPV [...]
Unless you’ve been blessed with certain longevity genes, research suggests that living clean may be your key to living long. A new analysis from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that people who prioritized healthy habits were more likely to outlive those who didn’t.
You know all that maternal hand-wringing over staying home with the kids versus going back to work? Well, working seems to translate into less depression for mothers, but to really guard against symptoms, it’s important to kiss the supermom façade goodbye.
Are the endless decisions of modern life leading to decision fatigue, depleting our willpower to the point that we end up making increasingly poor, even self-destructive choices?
Percent of women who report having had a toxic friend at some point in their lives, in a survey conducted by Today.com and Self magazine; 75% of men said the same. These so-called friends included self-absorbed narcissists; emotionally draining downers; self-righteous, overly critical types; underminers, who specialize in insults or backhanded compliments; and unreliable flakes. [...]
Researchers report they’ve discovered a common cause of all forms of the fatal neurological disorder amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease. The findings, published in Nature, point to a possible new avenue for treatment.
Think you’re buying eco-friendly Chilean sea bass at your local supermarket? Think again, say researchers, who found that 1 in 5 certified sustainable Chilean sea bass may not be as environmentally responsible as the labels claim.
As we learned earlier today, marriage may make you fat, but a happy union may also help you live longer, according to a new study of heart patients. Patients who were married when they underwent coronary artery bypass surgery were more than twice as likely to survive for 15 years, compared with unmarried patients, and [...]
