May 01, 2012: Exercise Plus Computer Time May Boost Seniors' Brains
Combination seems to help reduce odds of age-related memory loss, study finds

April 19, 2012: Online Dating Scams Can Take Emotional, Financial Toll
British researchers believe 'romantic' fraud often goes unreported

April 16, 2012: Media Multitasking Might Have Mental Upside
Young adults in study were better able to integrate sensory information

March 20, 2012: Physician Misconduct Showing Up on the Internet: Survey
New poll of medical boards reports online professional violations by doctors

March 01, 2012: Web-Based Therapy May Help Teens With Chronic Fatigue
Online treatment linked to fewer severe symptoms of syndrome, better school attendance, study finds

February 09, 2012: Illicit Drugs Bought Off Internet May Be Poisons, Experts Warn
Case report says victims thought they'd ordered amphetamine, but got drug that turned their skin blue

February 06, 2012: More Americans Seeking Love Online: Study
Dating websites offer romance, but 'science' behind claims is called sketchy

January 12, 2012: Blogging Can Help Calm Anxious Teens: Study
Responses were positive, supportive when adolescents went online with social problems

January 12, 2012: Your Smartphone May Be Stressing You Out
The more people checked the Web for personal reasons, the more anxious they were, study found

January 12, 2012: Could Internet Addiction Disrupt Brain's Connections?
Small Chinese study found abnormalities in white matter in brains of teenage Web junkies

December 23, 2011: Many VA Patients Would Share Personal Health Records, Study Finds
Nearly 80% surveyed said they would allow spouse, others access to information

December 20, 2011: Youth Exposure to Unwanted Internet Sexual Encounters Drops
But study found slight increase in online harassment

December 19, 2011: Folks Flock to Facebook for Kindred Spirits
Study finds people tend to 'friend' those with similar tastes, interests

December 05, 2011: Teen 'Sexting' Might Be Less Common Than Feared
But emotional, legal fallout can still occur, studies find

December 01, 2011: Circle of Friends Key to Adopting Healthy Habits: Study
When people of similar age, sex, size buddied up online, they made gains, researchers say

November 21, 2011: Bullying Moves From Online to Text-Messaging: Study
Technologies change but distressed kids, concerned adults are constants

November 18, 2011: People May Lie More Often in Emails, Instant Messages
Study of college students found most truthful talks were face-to-face

November 09, 2011: Health Tip: Help Keep Kids Safe on the Internet
How parents can participate

November 04, 2011: Online Forums Can Help Women Cope With Pregnancy Loss
After miscarriage or stillbirth, message boards offer safe, convenient way to share feelings, study shows

November 03, 2011: College Students Still Vulnerable to Bullying
Harassment, especially cyberbullying, can continue beyond high school

October 14, 2011: Helping Teens Fend Off Attacks by Cyberbullies
Self-confidence and understanding how the Internet works may help head off problems

September 16, 2011: Wikipedia Accurate on Cancer Facts, But Hard to Read: Study
About 98% of cancer info from the online source matched textbooks, researchers say

August 24, 2011: Teen Drinking, Smoking Higher Among Facebook Users: Survey
Fans of 'suggestive' TV shows also more likely to report using marijuana, alcohol, cigarettes

August 17, 2011: Illegal Online Pharmacies Prey on Consumers
Search-engine manipulation redirects shoppers to unauthorized drug sites, report says

August 12, 2011: From the Couch to the Computer: A New Take on Therapy
Patients, doctors finding benefits in hi-tech methods for psychological care

July 22, 2011: Smartphones May Be Taxing Your Eyes
Combo of small fonts, phones held close to browse Web and text can cause eyestrain, headaches, study finds

July 21, 2011: Women, Whites Most Likely to Seek Health Info Online: Survey
Education, job, income and insurance status also played role in Internet use for this purpose

July 14, 2011: Can You Google Your Memory?
Researchers find it's harder to remember when people know info is computer-accessible

June 30, 2011: Internet Sex Offenders Reveal Some Patterns
Majority bring up sex in first chat with young computer users, study finds

June 30, 2011: E-Prescribing Doesn't Slash Errors, Study Finds
Computer-generated scripts for outpatients often make same mistakes as manual systems

May 31, 2011: Parents Should Screen Kids' Summer Web Surfing: Expert
Racism, violence, cyberbullying online among things to monitor

May 31, 2011: Violent Video Games Linked to Increased Aggression
It's the first study to demonstrate cause-and-effect, researchers say

May 28, 2011: What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Make sure 'Watching TV' isn't their most memorable activity

May 25, 2011: Illegal Drugs Easy to Buy on the Internet, U.K. Study Finds
'Legal highs,' containing controlled substances, provide booming business for online retailers

May 20, 2011: Robotic Surgery Oversold on Hospital Websites, Study Contends
Like any procedure, outcome depends on surgeon's skill, expert says

May 13, 2011: Teens Who Drink Seem Drawn to Social Networking Sites
Finding reflects youths' experimenting with alcohol and the Internet, expert says

April 08, 2011: College 101: Cellphones, Laptops, Music Players
After giving them up for a day, students in 10 different countries were miserable, study found

April 07, 2011: Video Games Might Aid in Stroke Rehab
Virtual reality activities may help patients improve arm strength, function, researchers say

March 30, 2011: Digital Divide Opens Up in Patient Use of Online Medical Records
Older, white, wealthier patients most likely to access health history via Internet, study shows

March 28, 2011: Social Media Has Good and Bad Effects on Kids: Experts
Sites like Facebook build communities, but bullying, 'sexting' can occur too, pediatrics group says

March 11, 2011: Text Messages May Help Smokers Kick the Addiction, Small Study Finds
Brain MRIs also provide data for smoking cessation 'texts' tailored to individual's capacity for self-control

March 10, 2011: Image, Appearance Rank High Among Social Network Users
Study also finds more photo sharing, friending among women than men

March 07, 2011: Using Electronics Before Bed May Hamper Sleep
TVs, cell phones, computers appear to be affecting quality slumber time, survey says

February 23, 2011: Violent Video Games May Not Desensitize Kids: Study
Data suggests children's long-term 'emotional memory' not affected

February 18, 2011: Kids as Young as 5 Can Command a Computer Mouse
Study found practice more important than age in mastering skills

February 18, 2011: Diabetes Social Networking Web Sites Vary in Quality
Study finds some provide support, useful info; others push bogus 'cures'

February 17, 2011: Some Docs May Use Twitter for 'Unprofessional' Messages: Report
4% of physician 'tweets' said to be sexually explicit, violated patients' privacy or were otherwise inappropriate

December 28, 2010: Many Parents Frown on Kids' Internet Use, Survey Says
They worry about diminished time spent with friends, family

November 09, 2010: Uniform Methods Urged for Grading Hospital Report Cards
Inconsistent surveillance practices threaten validity of rankings, researchers say

October 28, 2010: U.S. Preschoolers Getting Too Much Screen Time: Study
Combined hours between home and day care often exceed recommended 2-hour daily limit