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141. Good Behavior May Start in the Genes
     

     Jan. 7, 2005 -- The outpouring of generosity and compassion to tsunami survivors could trace back to the givers' genes. Humans seem to be wired to help each other, new research shows. Researcher J. Philippe Rushton works in the University of Western Ontario's psychology department. He's fascinated b

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142. Leadership Role Improves Performance
     

     Dec. 22, 2004 -- Leadership may be more of a blessing than a burden. At least, it is in the National Hockey League (NHL). If the same is true off the ice, it could help groom tomorrow's leaders. NHL players performed best when they captained their teams, says Pennsylvania State University's David Da

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143. Is Democracy Good for Your Health?
     

     Dec. 16, 2004 -- Next time you belt out the old patriot lyric "let freedom ring," consider this: Freedom really does make you feel better. A new study in the British Medical Journal shows that people who live in democratic societies are physically healthier than those governed by repressive regimes.

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144. Why Your Poker Face May Not Work
     

     Dec. 13, 2004 - Reading others' emotions may not require good eyesight, according to new research that may explain why it's so hard to fool someone by using a poker face. The results suggest that the brain may be able to "read" people's emotions even when we don't realize what we're seeing. In their

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145. Holiday Decorating Can Land You in the ER
     

     Dec. 9, 2004 -- About 5,800 people spend part of their winter holidays in emergency rooms, tending to fall-related injuries sustained while decorating. So says the CDC, based on data from the 2000-2002 winter holidays. According to their estimates, two to three people every hour were treated in emer

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146. HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson Resigns
     

     Dec. 3, 2004 -- Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson announced his resignation Friday, but not before weighing in on several controversial policy issues in Washington. Thompson announced he would resign his cabinet post effective Feb. 4, 2005, or sooner if Congress confirms a rep

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147. Candles With Essential Oils Kill Bacteria
     

     Nov. 19, 2004 -- Candles containing certain essential oils can do more than set a mood and smell pretty. They can also kill bacteria, according to a new British study. The finding shows a new way to destroy bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (staph) on surfaces, s

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148. Challenging Jobs Boost Brainpower
     

     Nov. 17, 2004 -- A challenging job may keep you from losing your memory. In today's stressful society, that might sound a bit counterintuitive. But new research out of Germany shows that people who have intellectually stimulating jobs that provide opportunity to take responsibility and control are l

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149. Hands-Free Cell Phones Reduce Driving Ability
     

     Nov. 16, 2004 -- Driving and chatting on hands-free cell phones just doesn't mix. That's the latest finding of a study looking into the "phoning while driving" debacle. According to researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, drivers who use hands-free cell phones struggle to see

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150. Many Cars Rank High for Whiplash Risk
     

     Nov. 16, 2004 -- Of all the cars on the road, which ones do the best job of curbing whiplash risk when hit from behind? Certain models of Volvo, Saab, Jaguar S-Type, Subaru Impreza, and Volkswagen New Beetle fit the bill, according to the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS re

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