Articles By Christine Hsu
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Longer Time Breastfeeding Equals Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk, Study
Researchers have known that women who breastfeed their babies are significantly less likely to develop ovarian cancer, but a new study has revealed that the longer a mother breastfeeds, the smaller her risk for developing the disease. -
Divorcing After Children Turn 7 Makes Them More Likely to Have Bad Grades in School
Kids whose parents divorce after they turn seven are significantly more likely to suffer a drop in performance at school, a UK government sponsored study has revealed. -
Why Do Humans Cry? Scientist Says Tears Served as a Means of Communication Before the Evolution of Language
A leading scientist says that the human phenomenon of emotional crying is hugely important and developed as a way for humans to communicate how they feel before the emergence of language. -
Expert Describes Breadstick Dildos, Erection-Withering Mouse Poo, Sodomizing Radishes and Other Bizarre Sexual Practices of the Greco-Romans
The sex lives of people living in the Greco-Roman era were apparently more shocking and perverted than previously thought. -
How Holidays Are Like "Preventive Medicine": Study Reveals the Medical Benefits of Going on Vacation
Holidays are a time for fun, relaxation and personal pampering, and a new study has revealed that going on vacation could even help rejuvenate the body by cutting blood pressure and lowering stress levels. -
Obesity May Increase the Risk of Multiple Sclerosis in Girls
Obesity may significantly increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis in children and adolescent girls, a new study has revealed. -
Abnormal Gut Bacteria Linked to Severe Malnutrition in African Children
New research on young twins in Malawi in sub Saharan Africa has identified a new culprit of severe acute childhood malnutrition: gut bacteria. -
Can't Get it Up? Even Minor Problems in the Bedroom Could Signal Hidden Heart Disease and Early Death
Even minor problems in the bedroom could serve as a red flag for "silent" heart disease, according to a new study of 95,000 men. Besides signaling a bad heart, a man's erectile dysfunction can also mean that he is at an increased risk of dying early. -
Study Reveals How Friends Are Actually The Best Lovers
Having a strong friendship bond with your partner is the secret to having a long-lasting romantic relationship, scientists claim. -
Whistling Could Help Babies Get Potty Trained and Out of Diapers In Just 9 Months
Whistling could help babies learn to go to the bathroom on their own, a new study revealed. Researchers said that parents who whistle to their infants could even see their children get potty... -
New "Alcoholism Vaccine" Gives Drinkers Instant Hangovers After Just One Sip
A new experimental vaccine that aims to cure alcoholism will give anyone an instant and head-splitting hangover after just one sip of booze. -
Lovers Swap Genes While Kissing: DNA Lingers in the Mouth Even After a Light Peck
Kissing is a physically affectionate act of pressing the lips against someone or something. The act is commonly used to express a multitude of human emotions like love, respect and friendship. However, what is less obvious is that when two lovers share a passionate kiss, they are also swapping their bacteria, bodily fluids and parts of their genetic code.
