Tobacco Advertising and Teens: Study Shows Ads Increase Youth Smoking

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A new study finds a strong link between tobacco ads and smoking in youth populations. How much does cigarette advertising affect teen smoking risk?

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Marriage, Divorce and How People Meet

Marriages from online meetings fare better. Image by firemedic58.

What’s the best place to meet your future spouse? A new study finds that dating online can actually be better than meeting someone at work or a bar.

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Alcohol Abuse Treatment: Motivational Interviewing and Accurate Empathy

Motivational interviewing, with empathy, is a successful method of treating habitual alcohol abuse. Image by Decoded Science

Motivational Interviewing is an effective form of treatment for alcohol abuse. How can accurate empathy help alcoholics stop drinking and control the habit?

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Is the U.S. Ready for a Gender-Blind Miltary Draft?

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Gender roles have changed since Selective Service was reinstated in 1980; women are even in the front lines of combat. Will the draft ever include females?

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Religious Bigotry: Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Prejudice on the Rise

Bigotry againt Mulim is on the rise. Image by Adam Jones, PhD--Global Photo Archive

Prejudice is as old as civilization, but what social factors are spurring the current rise in bigotry against Jews and Muslims, even in elected governments?

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