Men with a greater range of personality traits, especially those deemed extraverted, emotionally stable, agreeable or conscientious, have sex more
Category: Health
Trial examines how mindfulness meditation may improve mood
In a randomized controlled trial of 134 mildly stressed, middle-aged to older adults, participants who were assigned to a six-week
Negative social cues on tobacco packaging may help smokers quit
New research published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs suggests that tobacco packaging that reminds smokers that broad societal ‘others’
For Down Syndrome Adults, Death and Dementia Often Come Together
Seven in 10 people with Down syndrome show evidence of dementia when they die, new research from Britain reveals. “The
Do local employment conditions affect women’s pregnancy intentions?
Economic conditions can shape the decisions that adults make about their families, such as whether and when to have children.
Study predicts decreasing brown bear habitat due to climate change
A recent analysis of data related to the brown bear (Ursus arctos) estimates that suitable habitat will be reduced by
Does Air Pollution Raise Autism Risk?
Traffic-related air pollution may play a role in development of autism, new research suggests. A Canadian study found that exposure
How Chile accomplished its renewable energy boom
Chile is currently undergoing a renewable energy boom. Today, it’s the second largest market for renewable energies in Latin America,
The shifting role of cities in addressing global climate change
In recent years, cities have asserted themselves as relevant actors in efforts to address global climate change. The announcement by
Nearly 1 in 12 U.S. Kids Has a Food Allergy
Almost 8 percent of American children have food allergies, and 1 in 5 of those kids suffers an allergic reaction
