Washington: Freedom and personal autonomy are more important to people’s well-being than money, according to a meta-analysis of data from 63 countries published by the American Psychological Association.

Montreal: The results of a national online study show that 45% consider their parents to be their sexuality role model. Shattering stereotypes that parents and society hold about teen sexuality.

Texas: A new study finds that young bisexual and lesbian women are less likely to get Pap tests than straight women, while young bisexual women face a higher risk of being diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases.

Madison: Seeing their babies' ultrasound images for the first time is a powerful moment for expectant fathers, and could hasten family bonding and provide an opportunity for promoting positive partnering and parenting, according to a new study.

A new study reports that a low-cost healthy lifestyle program, including self-weighing weekly or monthly, by pregnant women with pre-existing overweight can prevent them from gaining too much weight during early pregnancy. The researchers will present the results Sunday at The Endocrine Society’s 93rd Annual Meeting in Boston.

Maywood: A national survey found that women were three times more likely to see a doctor on a regular basis than men. Even though men on average die younger than women and have higher mortality rates for heart disease, cancer, stroke and AIDS, trying to get a man to a doctor can be harder than pulling teeth.

Texas: Researchers found that prospective dating partners who were more humble viewed as more attractive candidates for a romantic relationship than those less humble.

Washington: When the task at hand requires some imagination, taking a walk may lead to more creative thinking than sitting, according to research.

Birmingham: A University of Alabama survey of college students reveals that 35 percent use mobile phone applications while driving — even after facing the dangers firsthand.

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