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Love Hurts (Other People), New Study Finds
By Stephanie Pappas published
People in the throes of romance may lash out at innocent bystanders.

Scarcity of Women Makes Men Big Spenders
By Stephanie Pappas published
Men become more financially impulsive when they believe women are scarce.

10 Science Stories That Made Us Blush in 2011
By Stephanie Pappas published
From vibrators to bestiality, boy were our cheeks red.

HPV Vaccine Doesn't Make Teens Promiscuous
By Christopher Wanjek published
Immunity to a virus they've never heard of doesn't send teens into the sack.

Bisexual Gals More Likely Than Guys to Be Depressed
By Remy Melina published
Bisexual women are more likely to be high-risk for depression, stress and alcohol abuse than bisexual men, a new study shows.

Sexy Serenades Turn on a Gal's Immune System
By Jennifer Welsh published
When a male fruit fly courts his potential mate, his song activates her immune system.

Can Women Be Sex Addicts?
By Robert Weiss LCSW published
The media would make us believe the answer is "no."

When Looking for Love, Women Spurn Science
By Jennifer Welsh published
When a woman's goal is to be romantically desirable, she distances herself from academic majors and activities related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), new studies are showing.
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