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• LGB individuals living in anti-gay communities die early, study shows
• Growing number of chemicals linked with brain disorders in children
• Scientists chip away at mystery of what lives in our mouths
• Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can reduce health care utilization, costs
• Another reason to not mix work, family: Money makes parenting less meaningful, study suggests
• What do women want? It depends on time of month
• Geographical passwords easier to remember
• New depression treatments reported
• Even fact will not change first impressions
• Blacks, Hispanics, older people not benefitting equally from better colon cancer treatment
• Tinnitus study signals new advance in understanding link between exposure to loud sounds and hearing loss
• New research reinforces danger of drinking alcohol while pregnant
• Fathers drinking: Also responsible for fetal disorders?
• Breast cancer drug found in bodybuilding supplement
• Can-do plan gets women trimmer, healthier, cuts hot flashes
• High school students who experience 'job-shadow' opportunities in STEM environments more likely to consider a STEM career path
• Doctors missing chance to diagnose COPD in up to 85 percent of cases, study finds
• Tobacco industry claims 'plain' packs won't work based on weak evidence
• New target for psoriasis treatment discovered
• Hollywood failing to keep up with rapidly increasing diversity, study warns
• Male Pinterest users more interested in art than cars
• Examination of clinical, policy implications of intimate partner violence

LGB individuals living in anti-gay communities die early, study shows Posted: 15 Feb 2014 09:25 AM PST In the first study to look at the consequences of anti-gay prejudice for mortality, researchers found that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals who lived in communities with high levels of anti-gay prejudice have a shorter life expectancy of 12 years on average compared with their peers in the least prejudiced communities.

Growing number of chemicals linked with brain disorders in children Posted: 14 Feb 2014 05:39 PM PST Toxic chemicals may be triggering the recent increases in neurodevelopmental disabilities among children -- such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and dyslexia.

Scientists chip away at mystery of what lives in our mouths Posted: 14 Feb 2014 05:38 PM PST Scientists have pieced together sections of DNA from 12 individual cells to sequence the genome of a bacterium known to live in healthy human mouths. With this new data, the researchers were able to reinforce a theory that genes in a closely related bacterium could be culprits in its ability to cause severe gum disease.

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can reduce health care utilization, costs Posted: 14 Feb 2014 12:20 PM PST A new study is the first to show decreases in health care utilization and costs following brief treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

Another reason to not mix work, family: Money makes parenting less meaningful, study suggests Posted: 14 Feb 2014 10:09 AM PST Money and parenting don't mix. That's according to new research that suggests that merely thinking about money diminishes the meaning people derive from parenting. The study is one among a growing number that identifies when, why, and how parenthood is associated with happiness or misery.

What do women want? It depends on time of month Posted: 14 Feb 2014 10:09 AM PST A meta-analysis of research on changes in mate preferences across the menstrual cycle suggests that ovulating women have evolved to prefer mates who display sexy traits, such as a masculine body type, dominant behavior, certain body odors and masculine facial features, rather than traits that are generally desirable in a long-term mate.

Geographical passwords easier to remember Posted: 14 Feb 2014 10:09 AM PST It's much easier to remember a place you have visited than a long, complicated password, which is why s computer scientist is developing a system he calls geographical passwords.

New depression treatments reported Posted: 14 Feb 2014 10:07 AM PST New insights into the physiological causes of depression are leading to treatments beyond common antidepressants such as Prozac and Zoloft, according to an evidence-based report.

Even fact will not change first impressions Posted: 14 Feb 2014 08:12 AM PST Knowledge is power, yet new research suggests that a person's appearance alone can trump knowledge. First impressions are so powerful that they can override what we are told about people. A new study found that even when told whether a person was gay or straight, participants generally identified the person's sexual orientation based on how they looked -- even if it contradicted the facts presented to them.

Blacks, Hispanics, older people not benefitting equally from better colon cancer treatment Posted: 14 Feb 2014 08:11 AM PST While new and better treatments have improved the odds of survival for patients diagnosed late stage colorectal cancer, that progress has been largely confined to non-Hispanic whites and Asians and those under age 65.

Tinnitus study signals new advance in understanding link between exposure to loud sounds and hearing loss Posted: 14 Feb 2014 06:21 AM PST Research reveals why hearing loss is correlated with auditory signals failing to get transmitted along the auditory nerve.

New research reinforces danger of drinking alcohol while pregnant Posted: 14 Feb 2014 04:54 AM PST Women who drink alcohol at moderate or heavy levels in the early stages of their pregnancy might damage the growth and function of their placenta – the organ responsible for supplying everything that a developing infant needs until birth - research shows. Placentas studied in a laboratory environment showed that drinking alcohol at moderate (2/3 standard drinks) to high (4-6 standard drinks) rates reduced the cell growth in a woman's placenta.

Fathers drinking: Also responsible for fetal disorders? Posted: 14 Feb 2014 04:54 AM PST Maternal exposure to alcohol in-utero is a known risk and cause of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). FAS children suffer significant problems such as retarded intellect, stunted growth and nervous system abnormalities, social problems and isolation. Until now, fathers have not had a causal link to such disabilities. Ground breaking new research has been revealed which shows dads may have more accountability.

Breast cancer drug found in bodybuilding supplement Posted: 13 Feb 2014 03:48 PM PST Researchers have found the breast cancer drug tamoxifen in samples of a widely available bodybuilding dietary supplement.

Can-do plan gets women trimmer, healthier, cuts hot flashes Posted: 13 Feb 2014 08:28 AM PST A woman can beat middle-aged spread, her disease risks, and her hot flashes with the help of her healthcare provider. And even a short term program can spell success for women and fit into a busy provider's practice, shows a demonstration obesity-fighting and health risk reduction program detailed in an article just published.

High school students who experience 'job-shadow' opportunities in STEM environments more likely to consider a STEM career path Posted: 13 Feb 2014 05:34 AM PST Students exposed directly to work environments in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields are more likely to decide to follow paths that will lead to such careers, according to the findings of new research.

Doctors missing chance to diagnose COPD in up to 85 percent of cases, study finds Posted: 12 Feb 2014 06:23 PM PST A retrospective, 20-year study shows that in up to 85 percent of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the underlying disease was being overlooked.

Tobacco industry claims 'plain' packs won't work based on weak evidence Posted: 12 Feb 2014 06:23 PM PST Tobacco companies lack strong, relevant evidence to support their claims that standardized (plain) packaging of tobacco products in the UK won't work, finds research.

New target for psoriasis treatment discovered Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:46 AM PST Researchers have identified a new gene (PIM1), which could be an effective target for innovative treatments and therapies for the human autoimmune disease, psoriasis.

Hollywood failing to keep up with rapidly increasing diversity, study warns Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:29 AM PST At the most influential levels of the entertainment industry, minorities and women are represented at between one half and one twelfth the rate that would be expected given their proportion in the general population, according to a new study. The underrepresentation is especially noteworthy because the study found that diversity actually increases viewers and profits for studios and networks.

Male Pinterest users more interested in art than cars Posted: 12 Feb 2014 08:28 AM PST Male users of Pinterest pin more content about photography, art, design, and home decor than sports, technology and cars, says a new study by researchers.

Examination of clinical, policy implications of intimate partner violence Posted: 12 Feb 2014 08:27 AM PST Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health concern for all, however women who experience IPV are more likely to sustain injury and report adverse health consequences. An expanding body of research suggests that experience of IPV is common in women veterans, particularly those who access Veterans Health Administration services.

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