Prince Harry Checks HIV: Who Else Should Get Tested? By Rachael Rettner published 15 July 16 Prince Harry took an HIV test this week, with the goal of destigmatizing testing for the virus. But exactly who should get screened for HIV, and how often?
Undetected HIV Leads to Cluster of Cases in Adult Film Industry By Rachael Rettner published 11 February 16 A male adult film star in California who underwent regular HIV testing still ended up contracting the virus and infecting two other men before the disease was detected.
Can Science Predict if You Will Marry Your Partner? By Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. published 6 November 15
Acceptance of Gays and Lesbians Is Growing Dramatically By Stephanie Pappas published 30 July 15 It's not just social pressure or political correctness. People really are becoming more accepting of gays and lesbians on a subconscious level.
Gay Men Who Use Hook-Up Apps Have Higher STD Risk By Rachael Rettner published 12 June 14 Gay men who hook up by using smartphone apps may be at higher risk for some sexually transmitted infections than men who find sexual partners through other methods.
Love Connection: Facebook Gets Credit for Lasting Marriages By Tia Ghose published 13 February 14 A surprising number of people who married in recent years met on social media such as Facebook, and those people tend to be more satisfied than those who met in other ways.
5 Ways Your Emotions Influence Your World (and Vice Versa) By Stephanie Pappas published 7 February 14 How you feel about something can affect your perception of it, with real-world consequences. Here are some of the ways our emotions inform our senses -- and the other way around.
Futuristic Bra Only Opens For 'True Love' By Alyssa Danigelis published 28 January 14 This Japanese bra springs open when it detects an amorous heart rate.
Science: Yep. Rebound Sex Is Real By Stephanie Pappas published 27 January 14 As goes pop culture, so goes reality. People really do have rebound or revenge sex in order to ease the pain of breakups, psychologists find.
Love Really Is Sweet, Science Reveals By Stephanie Pappas published 21 January 14 Both candy and water taste sweeter when people think about love. But fortunately, jealousy doesn't make things taste more bitter, a finding that shows the limitations of metaphor.