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New Debate Over Circumcision, HIV Reduction (10 October 08:50) |
| A new study finds no signficant reduction in H.I.V. transmission rates among circumcised men who have sex with men, but the authors say the issue deserves future study |
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Does the Flu Vaccine Really Protect Kids? (10 October 08:50) |
| A new study suggests they don't, but experts say that on balance flu shots are still worth getting |
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Will the Environment Lose Out to the Economy? (10 October 08:50) |
| The economy has trumped the environment as the issue du jour, but there's a way that government can commit to saving both at once |
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The Last of the Tasmanian Devils (and Other Critters) (10 October 08:50) |
| How habitat loss and degradation are driving down the numbers of thousands of mammalian species |
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Fans Reduce Infants' Sudden Death Risk (10 October 08:50) |
| A new study shows that turning on a fan at night can protect infants from sudden unexplained death |
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Canning: In Pursuit of the Perfect Pickle (10 October 08:50) |
| The old-fashioned practices of at-home canning, pickling and preserving are all the rage these days, with famous foodies and young urban hipsters |
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Can Reading Help Kids Lose Weight? (10 October 08:50) |
| Reading a book may not burn many calories, but the right material may help kids shed pounds |
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Tuberculosis: An Ancient Disease Continues to Thrive (10 October 08:50) |
| Is the global health community in denial about the severity of the TB problem? |
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America's Underwater Junkyard (02 October 11:05) |
| Thousands of boats, ships and barges sink every year in American waters, and most of them remain abandoned forever wreaking havoc to undersea ecology |
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Could Quotas Keep Fish on the Menu? (02 October 09:35) |
| Projections for the world's fish stocks are grim, but a new study suggests one way to save the ocean's dwindling populations: quotas |
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What Madagascar Needs is a Mascot (02 October 09:35) |
| Whether or not cuteness is a trait that evolves in the fittest, in some cases it sure boosts a species' chance for survival |
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NASA at 50 (02 October 09:35) |
| As the space agency passes the half-century mark, a look back at its genesis |
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The Holes in America's Food Safety Net (02 October 09:35) |
| In a new report, the GAO blows the whistle on Food and Drug Administration's inability to protect us from our produce |
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The Greenest Celebrity in Hollywood (29 September 12:15) |
| Hint: It's not who you think. |
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Workplace Quiz: Which Employees Are Worth Keeping? (29 September 12:15) |
| McCain and Obama's loony reappearance in the Senate last week got a doctor thinking: Do we really need employees we don't miss when they're not around? |
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Saving the Wildlife of Madagascar (27 September 03:40) |
| A reporter visits the fourth-largest island and one of the most astonishingly biodiverse places on Earth, where "endangered" has taken on a serious sense of urgency |
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Space Tourist Richard Garriott (27 September 03:40) |
| The sixth private citizen to go into orbit talks to TIME about the space race, Stephen Colbert and being a second-generation astronaut |
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Abortion Rate Falls, But Not Equally for All Women (27 September 03:40) |
| A comprehensive 30-year analysis of abortion rates in the U.S. finds they're on a steady decline |
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Abortion Rate Falls, But Not for All Women (24 September 05:10) |
| A comprehensive 30-year analysis of abortion rates in the U.S. finds they're on a steady decline |
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Sexist Attitudes and the Wage Gap (24 September 05:10) |
| In a new study, occupational psychologists suggest that part of the reason men make more than women is because they hold a "traditional" view: Men earn a living; women stay home. |
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Why The Large Hadron Collider Is Already On The Fritz (24 September 05:10) |
| Nine days after the successful test run of the world's largest particle accelerator in Geneva, the machine has been shut down for repairs |
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Meet Dave, the Man Who Never Takes Out the Trash (24 September 05:10) |
| The average American throws out 1,700 lbs. of garbage a year. David Chameides has tossed out zero lbs. (Actually, he produces garbage, but he just keeps it in the house.) |
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The Startle Reflex: Key to Your Politics (21 September 10:55) |
| A small but intriguing study suggests that people who startle more easily and react more to threat tend to subscribe to more traditionally conservative politics |
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What Happens When We Die? (21 September 10:55) |
| Dr. Sam Parnia talks to TIME about his three-year study into the science of out-of-body experiences |
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Global Malaria Estimates Are Reduced (18 September 08:40) |
| The 2008 World Malaria Report finds that the global health agency overestimated rates of new malaria cases by about 100 million per year |
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Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup Really Good for You?
(18 September 04:05) |
| A new ad campaign by the Corn Refiners Association claims that high-fructose corn syrup is not as fattening as you think |
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Q&A: How to Combat Gossip (18 September 04:05) |
| In psychologist Nicholas DiFonzo's new book, The Watercooler Effect, the author discusses why rumors stick and how best to control them |
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Study: Incontinence a Big Problem Among Women (18 September 04:05) |
| A new study says pelvic-floor disorders, including incontinence, are extremely common in women, but most are too embarrassed to ask for help from doctors |
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Study: Incontinence a Common Problem Among Women (17 September 01:30) |
| A new study says pelvic-floor disorders, including incontinence, are extremely common in women, but most are too embarrassed to ask for help from doctors |
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Melamine (17 September 01:30) |
| First invented in the 1800s, the compound has been a staple of wartime
materiel, a jet-age tableware trend - and a 21st century nutritional nightmare |
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Concerns About Chemical in Plastics (17 September 01:30) |
| A new study links exposure to bisphenol A, a chemical commonly found in plastic, with higher rates of heart disease and diabetes. The FDA has declared the compound safe. What gives? |
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Less Helpful for Diabetics (17 September 01:30) |
| A new study suggests that the common weight-loss surgery leads to less weight loss in patients with diabetes |
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Celebrity Worship: Good for Your Health? (17 September 01:30) |
| A study finds that bit of celebrity worship can boost self-esteem. That's not a bad thing, as long as you realize the difference between the celebrity's life and your own |
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Allergies Getting Worse? Blame Global Warming (17 September 01:30) |
| If you think your allergies are bad now, hold on to your handkerchief. Global warming is bound to make them worse |
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Study Doubts Knee Surgery Benefits
(12 September 08:15) |
| Nearly a million knee surgeries are performed in North America each year to ease the pain of osteoarthritis -- but researchers say the procedure is a sham |
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What the Collider Might Discover (12 September 08:15) |
| The world's biggest accelerator fires up (Earth is safe so far) in an effort to unlock some of nature's most enduring mysteries |
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Meat: Making Global Warming Worse (10 September 07:35) |
| Producing the world's beef and pork intake creates more greenhouse gases than all of the planet's cars, planes and boats combined
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Losing Weight: Can Exercise Trump Genes? (10 September 07:35) |
| According to a new study of an active Amish population, researchers say fat genes may not destine you to a lifetime of obesity |
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A Biological Clock for Dads Too (09 September 04:05) |
| A growing body of research suggests that men's fertility declines as much as -- if not faster than -- that of women |
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Is Global Warming Worsening Hurricanes? (08 September 12:00) |
| As climate change heats the oceans, storms will brew more intensely, a new study says -- but that doesn't mean we can't be prepared |
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Collider Triggers End-of-World Fears (05 September 11:25) |
| Scientists are dismissing critics who warn that the Large Hadron Collider could create Earth-swallowing black holes |
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'We' Climate Campaign: Glossy, But Will It Work? (01 September 11:00) |
| Rather than focusing on scary symptoms, the We Campaign focuses on the cure for global warming -- and motivates people to support sweeping change. Question is, will it be enough to effect an... |
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Cactus Thieves Running Amok (01 September 11:00) |
| Zealous collectors and money-minded peyote smugglers are ravaging Mexico and the Southwest U.S. for cactus plants, threatening some rare and endangered species |
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Gut Decisions May Not Be Smart (31 August 12:35) |
| Letting your unconscious guide complex decision-making may not necessarily be the most productive way to make choices, a new study says |
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Narrowing World Health Disparities (29 August 01:45) |
| A sweeping new report by the World Health Organization challenges governments to improve world health through smart social policy |
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Drug May Lower Cerebral Palsy Risk
(29 August 01:45) |
| The incidence of cerebral palsy in premature babies may be reduced by giving mothers magnesium sulfate, a common delivery-room drug, according to a new study |
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Salmonella Outbreak Over, CDC Says (29 August 01:45) |
| The government said Thursday that the salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 1,440 people appears to be over, but its ultimate source may never be known |
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How Long Does Flu Immunity Last? (29 August 01:45) |
| Antibodies are a tricky thing. Some confer protection for years, some a lifetime. To help explain, Eric Altschuler discusses new findings about the 1918 pandemic flu virus |
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Nuts and Popcorn: OK for the Colon? (29 August 01:45) |
| Patients with diverticular disease are commonly advised to avoid nuts, popcorn and seeds, but one study questions whether there's really a link |
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U.S. Colleges' Green Grade: C- (25 August 10:25) |
| Campuses may be getting greener, but college curriculums are falling behind in teaching students the basics of global warming and sustainability |
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