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Orgasms, sexual health and attitudes about female genitals

Orgasms, sexual health and attitudes about female genitals

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Sep 28, 2009 | popularity 3.1 / 5 (12) | comments 6

An Indiana University study published in the September issue of the International Journal of Sexual Health found that women who feel more positively about women's genitals find it easier to orgasm and are mo ...


Facebook, in a move aimed at boosting its appeal to advertisers, teamed up with measurement company Nielsen

Facebook, Nielsen team up to measure ad performance

Technology / Internet

created Sep 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Facebook, in a move aimed at boosting its appeal to advertisers, teamed up with measurement company Nielsen on Tuesday to allow marketers to better gauge ad performance on the social network.


Research examines stereotypes of immigrants to the United States

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Aug 10, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

the largest and fastest-growing immigrant population in the U.S. - are viewed most negatively by Ohioans in a survey comparison of stereotypes of immigrants from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. The research ...


What a coincidence! Personal connections improve sales

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jul 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

If a salesperson shares a birthday or a birthplace with you, you're more likely to make a purchase and feel good about it, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.


Doctors talk frankly about what encourages and impedes early diagnosis of Alzheimer's

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Jul 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A doctor's positive attitude to Alzheimer's diagnosis and their trusting, personal relationships with local dementia support service providers are powerful enablers for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's, according to new research ...


Beating the bullies -- changing real-world behaviour through virtual experience (w/Video)

Technology / Hi Tech

created Jun 22, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Social problems like bullying and stereotyping involve thoughts, feelings and reactions that resist change. New research shows that when students play active roles in virtual dramas their attitudes and behaviour ...


Family obligation in Chinese homes lowers teenage depression symptoms

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jun 04, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A new study of Chinese-American youth has found that family obligation, for example caring for siblings or helping elders, plays a positive role in the mental health of Chinese-American adolescents and may prevent symptoms ...


From 'Alarmed' to 'Dismissive': The Six Ways Americans View Global Warming

From 'Alarmed' to 'Dismissive': The Six Ways Americans View Global Warming

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (14) | comments 19

(PhysOrg.com) -- Americans fall into six distinct groups regarding their climate change beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, according to a new report, "Global Warming’s Six Americas," by researchers at Yale ...


Study shows attitudes toward tobacco industry linked to smoking behavior

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 06, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new study by UCSF researchers concludes that media campaigns that portray the tobacco industry in a negative light and that appeal to young adults may be a powerful intervention to decrease young adult smoking.


How late is too late to break bad habits?

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Research linking bad habits such as smoking and the direct impact on a senior's health will be presented during the American Geriatrics Society's Annual Meeting April 29 - May 3 in Chicago, IL. The study followed more than ...