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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