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Studies indicate some people may be genetically predisposed to entrepreneurial tendencies.

In news that you already knew to be true, a new study confirms the obvious: New Year’s resolutions don’t mean squat. The problem? Well, if you’ve had something you really wanted to change in your life, waiting for some artificial start time probably means you weren’t all that serious about changing it in the first place.

Tthe classic puzzle game Tetris can boost your brain power, according to a new study.

Two government studies suggest autism spectrum disorders are becoming more common in children. However, it is not clear how ...

Children whose mothers work are less likely to eat healthily or exercise as often as children with stay-at-home mums, according to a British study.

The worst U.S. economic recession in 70 years is forcing senior citizens out of retirement, leaving them fighting for jobs in a weak labor market or risk homelessness, according to a private study.

Studies of the new swine flu vaccine show children 10 and older will need just one shot for protection against swine flu — but younger kids will need two.

Had a particularly stressful day at work? Go home and mow your lawn. Scientists have found that a chemical released by freshly cut grass makes people feel content, London's Daily Mail reported.

Circumcision, which has helped prevent AIDS among heterosexual men in Africa, doesn't help protect gay men from the virus, according to the largest U.S. study to look at the question.