March 26, 2013: Facebook a Boost for Your Self-Worth?
Website may strengthen notion that you're a good person and loved by others, study contends

March 11, 2013: Facebook 'Likes' Leave a Personal Trail, Study Warns
Individual beliefs and even intelligence can be gathered by others, raising privacy concerns, researchers report

March 07, 2013: Internet Search History May Reveal Unknown Drug Side Effects
Method also used for tracking flu outbreaks

February 20, 2013: Many Younger Parents Weigh Online Doctor Reviews: Poll
But word of mouth still prevails overall

December 14, 2012: Gadget Givers Urged to Consider Ramifications
Electronic gifts should come with efforts to help kids be responsible users, experts say

December 14, 2012: Family Grapples With Kids' Tech Time
Parental diligence and a few rules allow the good with less risk

December 05, 2012: Use Social Media to Fight Childhood Obesity, Heart Experts Say
When one teen makes healthy changes, cyber 'friends' may follow

November 23, 2012: With Bullying, What's a Parent to Do?
What to look for and how to help if your child is being victimized

November 12, 2012: Could iPads, Kindles Be Just What the Eye Doctor Ordered?
Digital tablets improve reading speed of those with central vision loss, study finds

November 09, 2012: Another Study Links 'Sexting' to Sexual Activity in Teens
But Dutch researchers find those at risk are in the minority

October 30, 2012: Smartphones Linked to Sexual Activity in Teens: Study
But whether one leads to the other isn't clear

September 04, 2012: Could Internet Addiction Be Genetic?
People hooked on nicotine share same gene mutation as those overusing the Web, study finds

August 23, 2012: Modern Technology Adds to Worldwide Obesity Woes: Report
As countries gain information and communication advances, populations pack on pounds, research shows

August 16, 2012: Most Parents Think Social Media Not a Bad Thing: Survey
Many believe it prepares their kids for future work world, broadens their thinking

July 28, 2012: Experts Offer Tips to Cut Kids' Screen Time During Summer
Parents urged to limit the time children spend watching TV and playing video games

July 17, 2012: U.S. Doctors Embracing Electronic Health Records: Survey
Over half have such a system, and another quarter plan to use one in the coming year

July 02, 2012: More Than 1 in 4 Teens Have 'Sexted': Study
Houston-area survey finds more than half have been asked to send naked photos of themselves

June 26, 2012: Magnets in iPad2 May Alter Settings on Brain Shunt Devices: Study
Effect seen only when tablet computer was within inches of the patient's head, researcher noted

June 16, 2012: More People Stay 'Connected' on Vacation Via Web: Study
Today's travelers use smartphones, other personal electronic devices instead of postcards, payphones

May 30, 2012: More Families Seek Kidney Donations on Facebook
Researchers unsure if social media is a safe, effective route to finding donors

May 25, 2012: Cancer Patients Share Web Info With Docs for Insight, Advice
They are not typically challenging their treatments, study found

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