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Apr 18, 2013 12:41 PM EDT

Children Have Less Satisfaction in United States, Country Has One of the Highest Poverty Rates Among Developed Nations

Statistics show that for children living in the United States, life may not be quite as satisfying compared to those living in other industrialized countries.

Apr 18, 2013 11:36 AM EDT

The Smell of Sex: Women at Peak Fertility Periods Prefer Men Oozing Testosterone

Ovulation makes a strong impact on a woman's mating preference.

Apr 18, 2013 10:56 AM EDT

Breastfeeding Longer Helps Lower Mother-to-Infant HIV Risk

A new study regarding mothers who are HIV positive and fed their babies exclusively with breast milk in sub-Saharan Africa show that during the first four months of life, they had the lowest risk of transmitting the virus to their babies through the milk.

Apr 18, 2013 10:48 AM EDT

Reversing Memory Loss in Animal Cells: Study Reveals Potential Help for Alzheimer's Disease

There may be a way to reverse memory loss--at least in snails. Neuroscientists have taken a major step in their efforts to help people with brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease by helping cells compensate for memory loss.

Apr 18, 2013 10:23 AM EDT

The Dreaded Facebook Friend Request, Social Media Activity Through Work Can Make Employees Uncomfortable and Hurt Productivity

Accepting a boss, manager or annoying work colleague as a friend on Facebook may make some employees nervous.

Apr 18, 2013 09:50 AM EDT

Poisoned Bread: Rat Poison Found in Loaves Left on Company's Doorstep in Germany, 25 Workers Consumed Food

Police confirmed that poisonous bread was left in Germany on the doorstep of a company. So far, it is believed that roughly 25 workers have consumed the bread.

Apr 18, 2013 09:30 AM EDT

Frog-Like Robot Could Help Surgeons With Slippery Surgeries

A little robot frog may be able to lend a hand during some surgical procedures.

Apr 18, 2013 08:36 AM EDT

Osteoporosis Drug Zoledronic Acid Prevents Bone Formation: Study

According to a study that is published in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, the drug zoledronic acid not only slows bone deterioration in those who suffer from osteoporosis, it also boosts the levels of a biomarker that prevents bone formation.

Apr 18, 2013 08:24 AM EDT

18-Month-Old Indian Girl With Abnormally Large Head

Runa Begum of India, an 18-month-old baby, is suffering from a rare medical condition 'Hydrocephalus' that causes fluid build up inside the skull

Apr 17, 2013 02:02 PM EDT

Don't Put Your Fork Down, HAPIfork Vibrates if You Eat Too Quickly

The old saying about putting down your fork to help lose weight may not necessarily be true, at least, in all cases. As a new electronic fork that vibrates when you eat too quickly just hit the marketplace, reports show that this may revolutionize the way many not only eat their meals, but possibly ...

Apr 17, 2013 01:54 PM EDT

Stress Can be Good for You: Brain Performance Improved by Short-lived Events

Stress can make your hair fall out. Stress can make sleep poorly. Stress is, presumably, always bad--or is it? New research reveals that some stress can be good for you.