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Is Christmas Dinner Dangerous?

December 23, 2009
It's Christmas time and it's evil corn yet again! When you eat that Christmas dinner, remember this: A diet high in fructose increases the risk of developing high blood pressure. And it doesn't take a lot of fruit: The high... continued

Christmas Can be Tough on a Marriage

December 23, 2009
How are marriages holding up in this recession? The holiday season, filled as it is with family, is a particularly tough time to have empty pockets. It's an especially bad time to be a working-class man with no college education.... continued

Replacement Bees?

December 22, 2009
Will there be flowers (and food crops) next spring? European Honey bees are dying off, leading farmers to worry about how to pollinate their fields. A replacement for them might be the native American bumble bee. A recent study shows... continued

Wine: Good for Your Heart

December 22, 2009
But NOT so good for your teeth! - Just in time for Christmas dinner, there is good news and bad news about wine (and alcohol in general): Wine is good for your heart but bad for your teeth. A group... continued

Should Parents Let Kids Believe in Santa?

December 22, 2009
At Christmas time, almost every parent reaches the point where their child wants to know if there really is a Santa Claus. Parents regularly lie to their kids with the best of intentions: Is this the right thing to do?... continued

Why City People Get Depressed

December 21, 2009
Too much light at night! - If you find yourself staying up late waiting for Santa, here's something you should know: Too much light at night can lead to symptoms of depression. Most intensive care units are brightly lit all... continued

How to Have a Joyful Christmas

December 21, 2009
Don't try so hard so hard to be happy - It may sound crazy, but it's true: It's the pressure to be happy that often leads to sadness and even depression during the holidays. Psychologist Samuel Gladding is on a... continued

Having Trouble Singing While Pregnant?

December 21, 2009
Here's why - You'll need your voice to sing to your baby after he or she is born, but if you're having trouble singing Christmas carols while pregnant, don't be surprised. One of the most dramatic hormonal fluctuations occurs during... continued

Songs of the Whales

December 18, 2009
Sounds like they're worried - Whales aren't singing the way they used to. Their voices become deeper every year, and scientists are worried that this may be a sign that they're in trouble. The same thing is happening to whales... continued

Yellowstone: About to Blow?

December 18, 2009
New detailed seismic images of the "plumbing" that feeds the Yellowstone supervolcano shows a plume of hot and molten rock rising at an angle from the northwest at a depth of at least 410 miles. Does this mean it's about... continued