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Illicit online drugs turn men blue

A case study of two men who were poisoned and turned blue after ingesting what they thought was a recreational drug that they had bought on the internet highlights the dangers of such purchases.

Online is a great matchmaker

Online dating has not only shed its stigma, but is now the main form of matchmaking in the US.

Testosterone can cloud judgement

Testosterone can skew one's judgement, creating the impression that decisions are best taken alone even in situations that call for collaboration, according to a study.

Tablet users may risk neck injury

Users of tablet computers should place their device on the table and tilt its screen, rather than have it flat on their lap, a study suggested.

Sex ratio affects economy

The perception that women are scarce leads men to become impulsive, save less, and increase borrowing.

Homicide not a top cause of death

For the first time in 45 years, homicide has fallen off the list of the top 15 causes of death in the US, government health officials said.

Dating good for widowers

Men who have lost their partner to cancer and who are still single four to five years after their loss run a far greater risk of developing mental illness.

Why snakes make your skin crawl

The fear of snakes, ophidiophobia, is shared by many people and researchers have now discovered why this fear exists.

Most US drivers, drive distracted

Whether it's talking on cellphones, fiddling with food or some last-minute grooming, a large majority of adult drivers admit to being dangerously distracted behind the wheel.

Dealing with angry people

Telling yourself that an angry person is just having a bad day and that it's not about you can help take the sting out of their ire, a new study suggests.