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Two articles indicate corrleations between autism and vaccinations

Recent finds in two articles in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A indicate correlations between autism and vaccinations. With the rapid rise of autism in the United States that began in the 1990s, ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 0

US company identified as manufacture of lead paint in Africa

House paint containing dangerous concentrations of lead is being sold in Cameroon by an American company – and the company is refusing to remove the paint from store shelves.

Health created Mar 19, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

The harms of harsh discipline are softened by a loving mother

The use of harsh discipline of unwanted behaviour in children has long been controversial. Whether verbal (insults, disparaging remarks, threats) or physical (slapping/spanking), harsh discipline at all stages ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 18, 2013 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Feeling flirty? Wait for the sun to shine

We all know how casual flirtation can lift one's mood, which can be important at this time of year when the winter blues are at their peak. But if you are more serious about your flirting and hope to get that all important ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Can 'miracle foods' decrease the risk of cancer?

Cancer is a disease that invokes fear, so it is not surprising that the public is eager to identify ways to decrease the risk. The media often features information on "Miracle Foods" and publicizes whether these foods can ...

Cancer created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Super-sized citizens: The relationship between a country's fast-food outlets and its obesity rates

Many studies have linked the meals served at fast-food outlets to obesity, but is there a relationship between the number of restaurants in a country and the girth of its population?

Overweight and Obesity created May 10, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Homophobia in sport: Sporting identity, authoritarian aggression, and social dominance

Homophobia exists in many areas of life. It also seems to be particularly entrenched in sport, exercise and physical education (PE) settings of all kinds. But why is this the case?

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 20, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 5