Though the jury is still out, many claim marijuana may be good for you. Pesticides, however, most decidedly are not. A recent study conducted by Jeffrey Raber finds up to 70 percent of pesticides spayed&hellip
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Coffee May Improve Blood Vessels
We know morning coffee helps awaken our brains, but new science suggests coffee may also “awaken” our bodies. A new study indicates moderate amounts of coffee may help the function of our small blood vessels.&hellip
Face Cream Lessens Embarrassment
We’ve all had that moment where we want nothing more than to bury our heads in the sand. This desire to hide our faces is a common experience when embarrassed. A study of Hong Kong&hellip
Online Daters Prefer Asian Women
A recent look at trends in online dating reveals some startling numbers. Now two generations removed from the Civil Rights struggles of the 1960s and ‘70s, it would seem we’re still struggling with ingrained divides&hellip
Dad’s Diet Can Cause Birth Defects
“Eating for two” is no longer a phrase which applies only to women. A groundbreaking new study shows that the quality of a father’s diet can directly impact the health of his offspring. The study&hellip
Hate Crimes More Likely to Target Islamic Women
A new study revealshate crimes against Muslims are more likely to target women than men. Data pulled from a United Kingdom phone hotline for victims of Islamophobic crimes shows, excluding online threats, women are targeted&hellip
Late Bed Times Correlate to Lower Grades for Teens
Burning the midnight oil may work well for business professionals or lawyers, but a new study suggests it can be disastrous for students. High School students who stay up late see their test scores lag&hellip
The Hormone Oxytocin Makes Men Monogamous
Those couples wishing to re-spark their romance need only to look to modern chemistry. A recent study strongly suggests the pituitary hormone oxytocin drives feelings of monogamy in men. The study, published in the Proceedings&hellip
Mid-Morning Coffee Packs More Punch
New science shows your morning coffee may be more effective depending on when you drink it. A study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine shows coffee hits us hardest in the mid-morning, between 9:30 and&hellip
Gold Grows on Trees
Parents of the world be advised: money does in fact grow on trees. A scientific survey done by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation in Western Australia showed trace amounts of gold in the leaves&hellip
Bearded Men Found to be Healthier and More Attractive
Out of fashion for decades, society has come to love beards again. Championed by hipsters of the Millennial Generation and pushed into the zeitgeist by programs such as “No-Shave November,” beards are back in a&hellip
Girls’ Breasts Growing Sooner
We say that children grow up too fast. New science suggests this axiom, sadly, is all too true. Researchers, led by Frank M. Biro, MD from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital recently completed a four-year study of&hellip
Yellow Clothes are a Date Killer
Clothes may not make the man, but the color of clothes can make (or break) a relationship. A study delving into clothing color and perception between males and females suggests wearing certain colors can derail&hellip
Others’ Misfortune Gives Us Physical Pleasure
There’s a phenomenon called “schadenfreude,” a German word meaning, “happiness at the misfortune of others.” It’s sung about in the Tony-winning musical, Avenue Q. New science indicates that brief thrill of laughter we feel when&hellip
Women More Likely to Steal Halloween Candy
It happens every year without fail: after the kids come in from Trick or Treating, parents teach a lesson in taxation by taking a chocolate or two. New survey data from the National Confectioners Association&hellip
Children of Teen Mothers Have Problems Speaking
New science gives yet another reason why society should steer its teens from pregnancy and childbirth. In addition to social strains put upon teen mothers and their children by forces such as family and schooling,&hellip
Bullied Kids More Likely to End up Poor
Older generations grew up with the phrase, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Although we now know that false, a new scientific study sheds light on just how&hellip
We’re Addicted to Our Phones
Smart phones as we now know them have only existed since 2007, but we’re already addicted. Data recently released by mobile app maker Locket shows the average smart phone user unlocks their phone 110 times&hellip
Heart Attacks More Likely in Winter
We always joke our families give us heart attacks during the holidays. Turns out it might be the cold weather stressing our hearts. The cold of winter will affect up to 50 percent of those&hellip
Concrete Resolutions Last through New Year’s
Contrary to popular belief, the key to a good New Year’s resolution is not tireless devotion. Kudos to those still hitting the gym in March; of the millions of resolutions made every January 1st, over&hellip
Rich People Have Better Sex
Those seeking better sex should toss their Viagra and try the stock market instead. A recent study from Spain indicates those with wealth report greater sexual satisfaction. In 2009, over 9,850 Spaniards participated in the&hellip
Conservative Christianity Causes Divorce
Though conservative Christians bemoan the crumbling institution of marriage, scientific study suggests religious conservatism may actually lead to increased divorce rates. Those areas in the United States with a large population of hard-line Christians also&hellip
Sex Makes You Smarter
Studies have shown how regular sex can fight depression, boost your immune system and increase overall happiness. Now science tells us that romping in the hay can boost your IQ as well. A team of&hellip
Science Suggests Sadness must be Learned
Even though babies are born crying, a new scientific study suggests outward displays of sadness must be learned later on in life. The data isn’t about laughing or crying, per se, but rather how we&hellip
Parents Driving Embarrassed Teens from Facebook
Facebook is no longer “cool” and it has your parents to blame. A study conducted by the EU shows that older teens are fleeing the social network at a record pace, mostly owed to the&hellip
James Bond even Drunker than you Thought
Filed in the “because we can” folder, the British Journal of Medicine published a study into the drinking habits of Bond…James Bond. The results of this study are predictably horrifying. Included in the BMJ’s light-hearted&hellip
Study Shows Surprising Connection Between Your Liquor Cabinet and the Ballot Box
We always knew a person’s liquor of choice says a lot about their tastes. Now we know it has bearing on a person’s political tastes as well. A new and surprisingly exhaustive study published by&hellip
