H5N1 scientists announce a moratorium on research in order to allow government, scientific and ethics groups to figure out the safest way to proceed.
Half of Teen Moms Don’t Use Birth Control — Why That’s No Surprise
Even at an all-time low, the U.S. teen pregnancy rate is still the highest among developed countries.
Ending the Autism Epidemic: If the Definition Changes, Will Some Kids Lose Services?
With an official redefinition of autism in the offing, many parents are worried.
Gingrich and the ‘Open Marriage’ Question: How Newt Can Spin Things to His Advantage
Did Newt float the idea of an “open marriage” by his second bride? In this he-said, she-said verbal brawl, whom do you believe?
The Healthland Podcast: Paula Deen, Gossip that’s Good for You, and Why Men Spend More Money
This week on the podcast: the brouhaha over southern cook Paula Deen’s diabetes diagnosis, why gossiping isn’t all bad (it can lower stress!), and the effect of a female shortage on how much money men spend. Click the play button …
The Wet House: Homeless People with Alcoholism Drink Less When Booze Is Allowed
Why requiring abstinence may not be the best way to cut drinking in the homeless.
The Choking Game: 1 in 7 College Students Has Tried It, Texas Study Finds
The potentially lethal Choking Game, which involves cutting off the blood supply to the brain, appears to be popular with some college students who think it’s not as dangerous as using illicit drugs.
Baby Born While Mom Is Stuck in an Elevator? Just Add It to the List of Weird Birthing Locales
A mom gives birth while stuck in an elevator. Are special deliveries in unexpected places on the rise?
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Fake Malaria Drugs Endanger Millions of Lives
Counterfeit or weakened versions of life-saving antimalarial drugs are making the rounds in Africa, potentially putting millions of lives at risk and encouraging drug resistance, say scientists.
Boy or Girl? Why Dads Want Sons, but Moms Want Daughters
Women strongly prefer daughters while men wants sons, a study finds. Could this lead to sex selection?
How Often Do Women Really Need Bone Density Tests?
Screening for osteoporosis can protect against fractures, but many women may be getting tested too often.
The Upside of Gossip: Social and Psychological Benefits
Gossip isn’t all bad, a new study finds.