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5 Ways New Media Are Changing Politics

February 4, 2010

Emerging communications phenomena have transformed the political process.

Opinion

The Cities With the Fastest Internet Connections

February 4, 2010

Here are the top 10 American cities listed as “high broadband.”

Money - Business & Economy

Internet Addicts More Prone to Depression

February 3, 2010

It's unclear which comes first, study says

Health - Family Health

Spanish-Speaking Mothers Less Likely to Turn on TV

February 2, 2010

Kids of English-speaking Hispanic moms spend more time in front of the tube, study finds

Health - Family Health

Fake Drugs Bought on the Web Pose Big Health Risks

January 29, 2010

2.5 million men in Europe alone may have taken counterfeit Viagra, study says

Health - Family Health

Internet Buzz on Obama Drops After State of the Union

January 28, 2010

Bloggers are especially miffed with Obama’s jobs plan and his handling of terrorism issues.

Nation & World - Washington Whispers

U.S., China Trade Barbs After Google's Ultimatum

January 22, 2010

The U.S. and China argue about the role of the government in regulating the Internet.

Nation & World

Novice Poker Players Don't Know When to Walk Away

January 16, 2010

Analysis finds luck usually runs out for those who don't understand risk

Health - Family Health

The Gilbert Arenas Twitter Lesson: Think Before You Tweet

January 11, 2010

NBA Twitter wizard Arenas and other celebs should think before social networking.

Opinion - Doug Heye

Young, Overweight Fall Prey to Weight-Loss Spam

January 5, 2010

They're more likely to respond to product pitches in e-mails, study shows

Health - Managing Your Healthcare

A Year of Blogging in 2009

December 31, 2009

It was an exciting year for news and journalism.

Opinion - Mary Kate Cary

No Added Risk Seen for ICU Patients Monitored Remotely

December 29, 2009

Method may cut costs, but more review is needed, researchers say

Health - Managing Your Healthcare

Phone Apps Dialing Up Eating Disorders

December 28, 2009

High-tech aids might spur obsessive dieting -- but could also help fight obesity, experts say

Health - Managing Your Healthcare

China Expands Internet Controls

December 22, 2009

The Chinese government will be tightening the process for domain name registration.

Science

Pros and Cons of Electronic Medical Records Weighed

December 16, 2009

Better access to patient information could improve care, but privacy a concern, doctors say

Health - Family Health

Australian Government to Introduce Internet Filter

December 15, 2009

The new system would make Australia one of the strictest internet regulators among democratic states.

Science

Health Buzz: Osteoporosis Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk and Other Health News

December 11, 2009

How to get the correct diagnosis; a new kids' health website offers advice from pediatricians.

Health - Cancer

New Kids' Health Site Offers Advice From Pediatricians

December 10, 2009

But healthychildren.org falls short when parents want to dig deep into complex issues like autism.

Health - On Parenting

Online Identities Likely to Match Reality

December 4, 2009

Social network profile usually conveys true personality, study finds

Health - Family Health

Facebook Profiles Capture Your True Personality

December 3, 2009

Research suggests that online social networks are a medium for engaging in genuine social interactions.

Science

Parents Worry About Their Kids' Safety on the Internet

November 24, 2009

Many are concerned with online predators, but few fear cyberbullying, survey finds

Health - Managing Your Healthcare

Hackers Leak E-mails, Stoke Climate Debate

November 21, 2009

Servers at a major UK climate change research center were hacked, stoking furor over leaked emails.

Science

Athletes Seeking Doping Agents Can Still Find Them Online

November 20, 2009

Banned products are readily available, researchers say

Health - Managing Your Healthcare

Your Prying Eyes: Switzerland Vs. Google Street View

November 13, 2009

Strict rules on personal privacy have pitted the country against Google's visual street cataloging.

Science

The Great Rebalancing Debate

November 11, 2009

One website says it can provide clarity.

Money - Fund Observer

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