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Healthcare reform debate set to begin
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. lawmakers say they are preparing for next year's expected debated on healthcare reform.
Joyful music may promote heart health
Listening to your favourite music may be good for your cardiovascular system. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore have shown for the first time that...
Brain scans demonstrate link between education and Alzheimer's
A test that reveals brain changes believed to be at the heart of Alzheimer's disease has bolstered the theory that education can delay the onset of the dementia and cognitive...
ESA’s ‘treasure trove’ on YouTube
ESA is launching its own YouTube site in a new initiative to communicate even more widely with the general public by using the latest social media channels.
Judge leans against mention of suicide in cyberbully trial
A judge said Monday he probably will bar mention of suicide to jurors in the computer harassment case against Lori Drew. That could delay next week's trial while prosecutors appeal...
Personal Health: When Families Take Care of Their Own
Relatively little official attention has been paid to those people who provide the overwhelming bulk of services for those who are unable to care for themselves.
Cases: Keeping a Promise When a Life Is Near Its End
A mother’s request to her daughter for “help” if something should happen to her is agonized over, accepted and eventually fulfilled.
In a Novel Theory of Mental Disorders, Parents’ Genes Are in Competition
A new theory of brain development would change the way mental disorders like autism and schizophrenia are understood.
Britain creates 'healthy towns'
LONDON, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- British health officials say they want to turn nine communities into "healthy towns" to encourage people to lose weight.
All in the family - scientists discover gene for cocaine addiction
It has become commonplace for people who are overweight to attribute their waistline to their DNA.
VIDEO: Why Do Dolphins Rub Flippers?
Researchers have filmed dophins' behaviors, which include flipper rubbing, to better understand the behaviors' meanings.
Let us renew meds, save cash: N.L. pharmacists
Pharmacists in Newfoundland and Labrador are asking the provincial government for authority to extend drug prescriptions, on grounds it would improve patient care and save money.
Shortlist announced for Martian experiment
European scientists said they had selected a shortlist of eight men Monday willing to take part in a 105-day isolation experiment to further knowledge about the stress of a manned...
Books: Between Covers, an Anticancer Infomercial
David Servan-Schreiber wants you to buy into a way of life: a way of staying cancer-free by paying careful attention to what you eat and how you behave.
Cases: Always a Doctor, Even in the Dying of the Light
My father took pride in keeping up with the latest in medicine, and the functions of his body were fascinating to him in a detached, scientific way.
Cases: A Planet of Pain, Where No Words Are Quite Right
Until you belong to the imaginary club of Mothers Without Children, it is a secret planet of pain, all but invisible to the outside world.
Women Buying Health Policies Pay a Penalty
Women pay much more than men for individual insurance policies providing identical coverage, according to new data from insurance companies and online brokers.
In Palin, Families of Disabled Children See a Potential White House Friend
Supporters drawn by Gov. Sarah Palin’s advocacy for children with special needs see her as someone who understands their struggles.
Court Blocks White House Push on Medicare Expenses
A federal court has blocked the Bush administration’s effort to save money on Medicare by paying for only the least expensive treatments for particular conditions.
Ronald Davis, Health Crusader, Dies at 52
Dr. Davis was a former president of the American Medical Association who campaigned against tobacco, alcohol, obesity, illicit drugs and unhealthy lifestyles in his career as a public health official.
The power of speech
Daniel Everett looks and talks very much like the middle-aged American academic he is - until he drops a strange word into the conversation. An exceptionally melodic noise tumbles from...
Study finds rise in rate of diagnostic imaging in managed care
Use of radiology imaging tests has soared in the past decade with a significant increase in newer technologies, according to a new study that is the first to track imaging...
Schools' resources important for helping children of immigrant families succeed
Children of immigrants who enter school with low math and reading skills have a better chance of catching up with their peers if they attend a school with high-performing students,...
With GPS, They Know Where You Are
How can we keep our personal location private in a society where GPS-enabled devices and internet-connected computing is ubiquitous? That is the question posed by a computing and legal specialist...
Neuroimaging of Brain Shows Who Spoke To A Person And What Was Said
Scientists have developed a method to look into the brain of a person and read out who has spoken to him or her and what was said. With the help...
Opinion: Policy changes necessary for a vibrant higher education system
If the Government wants more innovative universities it needs to allow them to act independently and creatively, writes Don Watts.
Feature: Amuse it or lose it
Happy brains are healthy brains, or so Mariam Chaalan is proving with her research into links between lifestyle and mental fitness.
3D Display Offers Glimpse of Future Media
(PhysOrg.com) -- The 3D objects in the display box may at first look like a product of smoke-and-mirrors trickery. That impression would be about half right, as a rapidly spinning...