It’s cold season, and germ-phobics are preparing for battle. They don’t have to look far to find plenty of weapons.
New research by Heather Rupp, a postdoctoral student at the Kinsey Institute, may show that women are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior or to abuse drugs or alcohol during the time of ovulation in their menstrual cycles.
Starting in January, all public places in France (museums, cafés, train stations, etc.) are required to be completely smoke-free, according to BBC.com.
Each year the most popular New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, but seeing how America is increasingly obese, it is clear that resolutions are not the way to go.
Is science so much different than magic? The two disciplines do share a common root in alchemy. Like Hogwarts students, scientists have to study for seven years or more to obtain that qualification that makes them an expert: the Ph.D. And if there’s one thing J.K. Rowling, Ursula K. Le Guin and Diane Duane have taught us, it’s that magic requires great dedication, concentration and study, and certainly not everyone can do it.
After six different jobs, Dody Crane finally found one she loves. Sitting behind her makeup stand at Merle Norman Cosmetics in the Fountain Square Mall, she sharpens lip pencils and waits for customers to come in for a makeup consultation or to buy eyeliner.
Q: How common is it for women to look at pornography? Also, is it common that a heterosexual female looks at lesbian pornography?
The artificial sweetener aspartame, found in many products as a sugar substitute, has faced endless scrutiny and accusations since its arrival on the market. Internet rumors abound, declaring it dangerous, a cause of minor ailments such as dizziness or headaches or the culprit behind birth defects, blindness and even cancer. Are the rumors true?
Did you know that it takes 20 minutes for your brain to realize that your stomach is already full? Imagine all of the overeating that can take place within that gap of time. I thought it would be helpful to give you some tips about how to control your eating habits as we start the holiday season – a time when overeating is always around and easy to fall into.
As obesity rates climb in the United States, more and more people are seeking weight control methods that will not interfere with their daily routine. Scientists say weight loss medications provide that to a degree, with or without side effects.
Question: My boyfriend and I have had sex on numerous occasions.
Question: Hi, I’m a somewhat older undergraduate student (late 20s) and I still masturbate.
WASHINGTON – The aggressive antibiotic-resistant staph infection responsible for thousands of recent illnesses undermines the body’s defenses by causing germ-fighting cells to explode, researchers reported Sunday. Experts say the findings may help lead to better treatments.
For those who like maps, geology, geography or even aerial photos, Wednesday’s Geographic Information Systems Day offers an opportunity to learn more about careers in this field.
The walls of most professors’ offices tend to be graced with artistic paintings or portraits of respected figures in their fields. The walls of IU chemistry professor Richard DiMarchi’s office, though, are lined with images of molecules. To IU’s department chair of biochemical sciences and former Eli Lilly and Company vice president, this is art.
Hoosiers have been taking extra precautions this year to help prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant infection.
Michael Hamburger, co-chair of the IU Task Force on Campus Sustainability, knew IU was a campus committed to improving sustainability, but it wasn’t until he received 200 applications for the task force’s internship program that he realized the magnitude of enthusiasm.
Ever since word spread that a tobacco-free policy will be instituted on all IU campuses at the beginning of next semester, students have been talking about this controversial issue. With fewer places to smoke, some smokers may question whether they want to continue this habit. Information on this topic and others will be on display from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday during the 35th Annual Campus Health Fair, held in Alumni Hall of the Indiana Memorial Union.
As winter approaches, students can expect to feel the congestion, runny noses and sore throats that come with the common cold. Drug stores shelve a vast number of products to treat the cold, but sticking to the basics can be enough to feel better.
QUESTION: I have a question about safe anal play.
