Newly divorced middle aged women are more vulnerable to contract HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to new research, because they tend to let their guard down with new sexual partners and avoid using protection since they are not afraid of getting pregnant.

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Bruce Kendall says he’s proud to call himself “a Jesus man.” For the past…

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Bruce Kendall says he’s proud to call himself “a Jesus man.” For the past…

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Both suns are 2 billion years older than Earth

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A new device may help researchers keep an eye on changing stresses along fault zones

Could the use of vitamin and mineral supplements in a regular diet help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against carcinogens? A study published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology found that rats given regular multivitamin and mineral supplements showed a significantly lower risk of developing colon cancer when they were exposed to carcinogens.

PARIS—French Prime Minister François Fillon today announced that five more conglomerates of universities and…

PARIS—French Prime Minister François Fillon today announced that five more conglomerates of universities and…

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People who suffer a traumatic experience often don’t talk about it, and many forget it over time. But not talking about something doesn’t always mean you’ll forget it; if you try to force yourself not to think about white bears, soon you’ll be imagining polar bears doing the polka. A group of psychological scientists explore the relationship between silence and memories.