Violence Not the Source of Video Games’ Appeal
The presence of violence and gore does not increase the enjoyment of video games for most players, according…
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TV May Be Infantile, But It’s Not for Infants
Get that baby away from the boob tube. “Educational” videos for infants may be doing more harm than…
Romantic Comedies Hazard to Kids’ Emotional Health?
A new analysis suggests adolescents get a distorted view of romantic relationships from viewing Hollywood movies, one that may give them unrealistic expectations for their own love lives.
Graphic Anti-Meth Ads Ineffective
Extremely graphic ads meant to discourage teens from using methamphetamines may be having the opposite effect, according to…
Shining a Light on Bootleg Discs
As compact discs have become the primary means of storing and distributing digital information around the world, they…
Are We the Good Guys Again?
Did you know that certain conspiracy theorists view the Washington Monument as the sign of the Devil? Neither…
Clinical Trial Coverage Criticized
Newspaper reporting on clinical trials “is not providing the public with the information necessary to make informed decisions…
Anti-Smoking Ads Can Be Counterproductive
Fear is effective. So is disgust. But combining them is too much — at least when it comes…
Medical Journalists Face Ethical Challenges
Journalists who cover the medical industry face serious ethical issues as the line between news reporting and the…
Downtown Chicago, Then and Now
Watching the amazing images of President-elect Barack Obama addressing that huge crowd in Chicago’s Grant Park on Tuesday…