College-Educated Women Expect to Be Paid Less Than Equally Qualified Men
January 13, 2012 by Alex Crees
New research suggests recently graduated college men and women may have differing expectations concerning salaries and possibilities for promotions. After surveying more than 23,000 university students,... more »
‘Legal Highs’ Available Online Often Contain Illegal, Undisclosed Ingredients
January 13, 2012 by Alex Crees
In the news, we’ve seen the rise of a number of products that produce ‘legal highs’, such as bath salts, salvia and various drug substitutes. Many of these products are readily available on the... more »
Study: People Who Act Rudely Are Rated As More ‘Powerful’ By Onlookers
January 12, 2012 by Alex Crees
It seems we’ve come to expect bad behavior out of the people who are in positions of power, new research suggests. A new study says that when people do not respect basic rules of social behavior –... more »
Unhealthy Lifestyle Associated With Sexual Dysfunction in Men
January 3, 2012 by Alex Crees
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An unhealthy lifestyle could put men at risk for sexual dysfunction, according to a new study. Several factors associated with an unhealthy lifestyle, such as weight problems, physical inactivity, high... more »
Researchers Able To Predict A Person’s Future Actions Using Brain Scanner
December 16, 2011 by Alex Crees
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In a case of technology going up against the human mind, researchers report that they can now predict a person’s future actions by using a brain scanner. Canadian researchers are able to determine the... more »
Heart Disease and Stroke Rates Closely Tied to National Income
October 27, 2011 by Alex Crees
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An analysis of heart disease and stroke statistics collected from 192 countries by the World Health Organization shows that the relative burden of the two diseases is closely linked to national income. University... more »
