Remy Melina

Body dysmorphic disorder symptoms are found in 43 percent of patients seeking plastic surgery to improve the appearance of their nose, a new study shows.

By Remy Melina Published 27 July 11

From studying an endangered river turtle's genes, scientists have determined that the ancient Mayans introduced various turtle populations to each other through trading.

By Remy Melina Published 27 July 11

Only 16 percent of fast-food restaurant customers use the new calorie information calorie labeling system to buy food with lower calories, a new study shows.

By Remy Melina Published 26 July 11

Ingesting fat can lessen feelings of sadness, impacting both the behavioral and neural responses to negative emotions, a new study shows.

By Remy Melina Published 26 July 11

The beautiful and regal tiger (Panthera tigris) has nine current subspecies, three of which are extinct. Here are the six species that remain.

By Remy Melina Published 26 July 11

Welcome to the Bermuda Triangle, where everything from cargo ships to airplanes has mysteriously disappeared. Here, we recap its strangest disappearances. Explore if you dare!

By Remy Melina Published 25 July 11

The wolf, an ancestor of the domestic dog, is both a cherished and feared creature.

By Remy Melina Published 21 July 11

Researchers are trying to determine whether it's safe to return an extremely rare, extinct toad to the wild.

By Remy Melina Published 21 July 11

Almost 80 percent of college students have received sexually suggestive text messages, a new study shows.

By Remy Melina Published 21 July 11

Melting sea ice is increasing polar bear cubs' mortality rates because their mothers are forced to swim longer distances in search of steady ice or land.

By Remy Melina Published 20 July 11

Warmer temperatures from climate change are forcing polar bears to swim longer distances to find stable sea ice.

By Remy Melina Published 19 July 11

Happy teenagers are not only more likely to develop into healthy adults, they're also less likely to engage in risky health behaviors such as using drugs, a new study shows.

By Remy Melina Published 19 July 11

Married men seek medical care for heart attacks sooner than their single counterparts, a new study shows..

By Remy Melina Published 19 July 11

Knowing where your chocolate's from before you taste it affects how much you'll like it, a new study shows.

By Remy Melina Published 19 July 11

Behavioral intervention plans that improve body image by addressing issues such as emotional eating help women lose more weight, a new study shows.

By Remy Melina Published 18 July 11

To babies, fast-paced TV shows or movies most likely look like a blur, according to a new study.

By Remy Melina Published 18 July 11

People with contact allergies may be better protected against breast and brain cancer, according to a new study.

By Remy Melina Published 18 July 11

Summer brings to mind images of beaches with warm yellow sand, but there's actually an entire rainbow of unique-colored beaches.

By Remy Melina Published 16 July 11

Diners who use big forks, and have large servings, may be fooled into thinking they're eaten enough eat less compared to diners who use small forks, a new study shows.

By Remy Melina Published 15 July 11

From blood red moons to blue moons, we've rounded up the most beautiful full moons images.

By Remy Melina Published 14 July 11

High cigarette taxes don't deter people ages 25 to 44 from lighting up, a new study shows.

By Remy Melina Published 14 July 11