May 08, 2012: T-Shirt, Gift Card Giveaways Raise Blood Drives' Success
Shortages are still an issue, however

April 12, 2012: Politics May Get in the Way of Empathy, Research Shows
Study participants were less likely to feel for people who held different beliefs

March 30, 2012: For Better Mouse Studies, Let Them Nest
Allowing mice to be more comfortable could improve outcomes, researchers say

March 29, 2012: People Stir Up Millions of Bacteria When Entering a Room: Study
Findings might help efforts to improve indoor air quality, researchers say

March 09, 2012: Survey Shows People Have Little Time for Healthy Habits
Heart association finds Americans struggle to eat right, exercise and brush their teeth regularly

March 01, 2012: Urban Forests Disappearing: Report
U.S. cities are losing 4 million trees annually

February 23, 2012: Southerners Sleepiest, U.S. 'Sleep Map' Shows
Your home state may affect your quality of shut-eye, researchers say

February 09, 2012: Bug Bites May Have Caused Zebras' Stripes
Black-and-white hide least likely to attract horseflies, study says

January 25, 2012: Oldest Known Dinosaur Nesting Site Found
Containing fossilized eggs and tiny footprints, it's estimated to be 190 million years old

December 22, 2011: Frankincense Production May Be Doomed
Fires, grazing, insects threaten future of the fragrant resin linked to Christmas, scientists warn

October 26, 2011: Tapping to Music May Help You 'Hear' It
Findings are important for musicians, performers, teachers, researchers say

October 26, 2011: Ghost Writing Persists in Major Medical Journals
Analysis of 6 journals found 'inappropriate authorship' despite ethical concerns

August 31, 2011: Homo Erectus Had an Axe to Grind
Creation of stone tools occurred earlier than previously thought, experts find

August 29, 2011: Is Shape of CEO's Face a Measure of Power?
Width-height ratio has a bearing on company's performance, researchers claim

August 03, 2011: 'Infrared Detector' May Lead Vampire Bat to Blood
Scientists identify heat-seeking molecules

July 22, 2011: Medieval Armor Drained Soldier's Energy, Study Finds
Heavy steel body armor interfered with soldiers' ability to breathe during battle, researchers say

July 06, 2011: Men May Have Better 'Cocktail Party' Hearing
But women outperform men when locating one specific sound, researchers find

June 22, 2011: Could a Dangerous Fungus Lurk in Your Dishwasher?
Disease-causing microbes thrive in moist household appliances, but experts say they're not a serious threat

June 01, 2011: Even Ancient Men Seemed to Like Their Man Caves
Study found far more females moved away from birthplace, while males stayed close to home

May 19, 2011: Mammals' Brains Grew Larger to Enhance Sense of Smell: Study
Area linked to touch was also enlarged in fossils, scientists say

January 24, 2011: Study Finds Round Numbers Are Strong Motivators
Students more likely to retake SAT if they score just below a round number, researchers say

January 16, 2011: Sense of Touch May Influence Gender Perception
Notions of tough, tender may have some bodily truth, researchers say

January 14, 2011: To Nab That Job, Check Your Posture
Experiments find more abstract thinking, willingness to take action in people with 'expansive' posture

August 13, 2010: A Good Doctor's Visit Starts With a Little Homework
Preparation can improve your health and save you money, consumer experts say

August 13, 2010: Got a Question? Health-Care Advice Lines Have Answers

August 11, 2010: Discovery Moves Use of Stone Tools Back 800,000 Years
Team found evidence of two animal bones that had been marked by eating tools

June 15, 2010: Brain Circuitry May Develop Through Adulthood
Working with mice, researchers detect changes in wiring previously thought to be fixed

June 08, 2010: Soldiers Plagued by Sleeplessness Back Home
Sleep problems affect 86 percent after combat, survey finds

April 02, 2010: Sleep Apnea Linked to Eyelid Disorder
Findings may help doctors diagnose one condition by presence of the other

February 19, 2010: Second Language Comes Faster When Taught in Own Accent
Finding of particular relevance in multinational communities, researchers say

January 29, 2010: Brain 'Thermostat' May Suppress Non-Essential Information
Finding helps scientists understand organ's efficiency, they say

January 10, 2010: Power Really May Lead to Moral Hypocrisy
As people reach the top, they become more critical of others, less critical of themselves, study finds

December 16, 2009: Smaller Fingers Give Women Better Sense of Touch
Fingertips get more sensitive as size decreases, study suggests

October 31, 2009: Negative Words Register Faster
Subliminal messages makes less of an impact if they are positive, study finds

October 26, 2009: Cell Phone May Reduce Bone Density in Hips
Keep mobile phones as far as possible from body, research suggests

September 15, 2009: 'Man's Best Friend' First Befriended in China
Domestic canines may trace their roots back 16,000 years, researchers say

September 09, 2009: Nicotine Plays Tricks on Brain: Study
Environmental cues then trigger urge to smoke, researchers say

August 28, 2009: Family Issues Translate Into Sick Days at Work
Employees juggling conflicts have higher absentee rate, research shows

August 27, 2009: Gender Gap Exists for Giving, Too
Women more likely than men to help people outside their cultural background, study finds

August 13, 2009: Facial Expressions Not Universally Understood
Cultural differences in reading emotions may affect communication, study shows

August 06, 2009: Hospice Care Eases the End for Loyal Pets
Increasingly, loving owners are choosing it for their animal companions

July 27, 2009: Famous Names Get Single Neurons Fired Up
Research reveals more about how information is processed, stored in the brain

July 23, 2009: New Anesthesia May Be Safer for Critically Ill
Lab tests of MOC-etomidate detected no sudden drops in blood pressure

July 06, 2009: Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain
Hunching over, using one thumb increases the risk, study shows

June 30, 2009: Nonsurgical Treatment May Ease Rotator Cuff Injury
Ultrasound-guided procedure reduced pain and restored mobility in tendinitis patients, study finds

June 24, 2009: Sleep May Be Essential for Long-Term Memory
Researchers demonstrate that slumber key to storing memories

June 19, 2009: Lure of Bottled Water May Not Be Health Driven
Users say convenience is what motivates their choice

May 05, 2009: Fad Baby Names Tend to Fizzle Fast
Monikers seem to get staying power from slow growth in popularity

March 11, 2009: DNA Testing Lays Romanov Murder Mystery to Rest
Bodies found near rest of Tsar Nicholas II's family identified as 2 missing children

March 04, 2009: Meat-Eating Dinosaurs Used Legs and Arms Like Birds
Utah fossils show ability evolved long before feathery wings did, paleontologists say