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Bisexual Gals More Likely Than Guys to Be DepressedBisexual women are more likely to be high-risk for depression, stress and alcohol abuse than bisexual men, a new study shows.
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Alcohol and Smoke Can Worsen Asthma and AllergiesEven one cigarette or a glass of wine or a can trigger allergic reactions in some people, according to allergists at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
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Teen Highway Fatalities Drop with Limits on LicensesPlacing limitations on teens' driving licenses dramatically reduces the rate of fatal crashes among teen drivers, a new study shows.
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What's the World's Ugliest Bug? Contest Aims to Find Out10 creepy-crawlies are out to snag the top spot.
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Microscopic Monsters: Gallery of Ugly BugsThe candidates for the 2011 Ugly Bug Contest have been narrowed down to these 10 contenders.
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Spirituality Helps Chronically Ill Men and Women DifferentlySpiritual support improves health outcomes.
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13 Halloween Superstitions & Traditions ExplainedDo you know why it's bad luck for a black cat to cross your path? Read on.
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Dragonflies Are Literally Scared to Death of FishJust being near a predator stresses out dragonflies enough to kill them, a new study shows.
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In Images: Peculiar Halloween PumpkinsSmooth, orange pumpkins? So old-school. Check out these genetically modified jack-o-lanterns with warts and odd skin tones to boot.
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Confidence Issues Hold Women Back from Becoming EngineersWomen are less likely than men to become engineers because they lack confidence, a new study suggests.
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Shoppers Pay Less Attention to Nutrition Labels Than They ThinkGrocery shoppers spend less time reading nutrition information on labels than they think they do, a new study shows.
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Outdoor Play May Reduce Risk for Nearsightedness in KidsSpending more time outdoors may reduce kids' risk for nearsightedness, according to a new analysis.
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Recession Fuels Risky Drinking for Both Jobless and EmployedAlcohol dependence, binge drinking and drunk driving increase during an economic downturn, according to a new study.
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Undeserved Compliments May Harm Kids' Self-EsteemStudents who rate their performance as better or worse than it actually is risk feeling dejected about their abilities, a new study shows.
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The Caveman in Us Votes for Tall PresidentsThe perception that tall people make better leaders is a near-universal trait that may stem from caveman instincts, a new study shows.
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Excessive Drinking Costs US $224 Billion a YearLosses in workplace productivity accounted for 72 percent of the total cost.
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Close Relationship with Mom Affects Teen Sexual AttitudesTeen boys who have a strong attachment to their mom and watch high levels of TV have more stereotypical views when it comes to sex and gender roles.
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Image Gallery: A Rainbow of Fall LeavesAs autumn chills the air, leaves show off a rainbow of brilliant hues.
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Piranhas' Bark as Bad as Their BitePiranhas "bark" to scare off other piranhas when competing for food, a new study shows.
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Toxic Algae on the Rise on California Shores, Study SuggestsAn increase in algal blooms that produce a neurotoxin is posing a poisoning threat to humans, a new study shows.
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Rise of the Drones: Photos of Unmanned AircraftDrones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, are used by the military for everything from surveillance and transporting cargo to live-fire exercises and long-range bombing.
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Young Kids' Parents Can Make Food Ads Less TemptingCommercials heavily influence what foods kids want to eat, but parents' opinions do play a role in their food choices, and can encourage children to make healthier decisions, a new study shows.
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Sleep Tight! Snoozing Animals GalleryThis gallery is full of sleeping beauties — of the animal kingdom, that is.
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Crying Is Healthy, Even for Tough Football PlayersCollege football players who feel that it's OK to cry if their team loses and are affectionate toward their teammates have higher self esteem and are more satisfied with life, a new study shows.
