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Understanding Why Kids Behave Differently Around Their Mothers

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 12, 2015 01:59 AM EDT

A viral claim suggested that children behave 800% worse when their mothers are present, attributed to a supposed study from the University of Washington. However, this study has been debunked as a hoax. Despite the lack of scientific evidence for the specific claim, there are valid psychological reasons why children might behave differently in the presence of their primary caregivers.

New "tampon" may one day prevent contraction of HIV

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 12, 2014 09:31 PM EDT

Scientists have developed a new and unexpected weapon in the ongoing battle against the HIV virus.

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