Aug 17 2010

Mystery of Beer Goggles Solved

Tag: Drugs and Alcohol, Men, Sex and Reproduction, WomenLarry O'Hanlon @ 11:00 am
Everyone looks better after you've tipped back a pint or two, and now we may know why.

Jun 28 2010

Altitude Training May Be Bad For You

New research says altitude training may hinder athletic progress more than it helps.

Jun 10 2010

Shrinks Diagnose Darth Vader’s Inner Demons

Tag: Drugs and Alcohol, Emotions, Mental Health, Myths and LegendsMichael Reilly @ 7:00 pm
Anakin Skywalker, the boy who became Darth Vader, suffered from borderline personality disorder, according to a new study.

Jun 07 2010

Is Chocolate Good for the Heart? It Depends.

Tag: Drugs and Alcohol, Fads, Health, Healthy FoodsBenjamin Radford @ 6:39 pm
Another study highlights the heart-healthy benefits of chocolate-- but there are important caveats.

Jun 02 2010

Vodka’s Bonds May Influence Taste

Tag: Chemistry, Drugs and Alcohol, TasteDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 3:05 pm
Measuring vodka's microstructure could serve as an all-purpose quality control measure.

May 07 2010

Smoking is Good For You!*

Tag: Cancer, Drugs and Alcohol, Health, Safety and PreventionTeresa Shipley @ 2:47 am
Nicotine jolts our brains -- in a good way.

Apr 30 2010

Alt Med Supplement Guru Nearly Killed By Own Product

Tag: Drugs and Alcohol, Health, Healthy Foods, Safety and PreventionBenjamin Radford @ 8:15 pm
Alternative medicine guru Gary Null is nearly killed by his own supplements.

Apr 27 2010

Bad Habits Can Age You by 12 Years

Tag: Death and Dying, Drugs and Alcohol, Exercise, HealthDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 4:10 pm
Smoking, excessive drinking and other bad habits can dramatically shorten your lifespan.

Apr 26 2010

Losing Weight With the Placebo Effect?

Tag: Drugs and Alcohol, Fads, Folklore and Superstition, Health, Mental HealthBenjamin Radford @ 3:17 pm
A new trend promises to help people lose weight through fake surgery.

Apr 19 2010

UK Government Study: Homeopathy Worthless

Tag: Current Events, Drugs and Alcohol, Health, Safety and PreventionBenjamin Radford @ 6:26 pm
The British government recently conducted an inquiry into whether homeopathy is a scientifically valid and effective treatment. The results are in, and homeopaths won't be happy.

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