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Study Examines Testing Model To Predict And Diagnose New Cases Of Dementia
A preliminary report suggests that within-person variability on neuropsychological testing may be associated with development of dementia in older adults.
"Bigfoot" was rubber gorilla costume
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - No wonder Bigfoot failed a DNA test. Researchers said on Tuesday the hairy heap claimed by two men to be the corpse of the mythical half-ape,...
One Sleepless Night Increases Dopamine In The Human Brain
Just one night without sleep can increase the amount of the chemical dopamine in the human brain, according to new imaging research in the Journal of Neuroscience. Because drugs that...
Judge: Company must give experimental drug to teen
(AP) -- A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a research company to supply an experimental drug to a 16-year-old Minnesota boy who is terminally ill with a rare form...
False Memories Affect Behavior
Do you know someone who claims to remember their first day of kindergarten? Or a trip they took as a toddler? While some people may be able to recall trivial...
Cape Breton woman upset over paying again for medical records
A Cape Breton woman is upset she has to pay anew to receive copies of her family's medical records, after her second family doctor in three years moved away.
79 Million Americans Struggle to Pay Medical Bills
New numbers show the problem is getting worse, not better, even for middle class
Alcohol dependence among women is linked to delayed childbearing
Alcohol use during the teen years can not only lead to subsequent alcohol problems, it can also lead to risky sexual behavior and a greater risk of early childbearing. ...
South Australians fear cancer myths
Research has found that most South Australians falsely believe pollution and stress are major causes of cancer, ignoring main concerns such as UV exposure.
China limits use of Olympians' names online
(AP) -- China has banned the use of its Olympic gold medalists' names as Internet addresses by anyone but the athletes themselves.
Decision on 'eco-towns' delayed
It will be early next year before up to 10 "eco-towns" planned for England are approved, the government says.
Magician's Hand: How Humor And Misdirection Can Manipulate Levels Of Attention
Two neuroscientists have studied how magicians mix humor into their performances because a laughing audience is unable to pay attention to the magician's hand. The study also determined that there...
Well: Better to Be Fat and Fit Than Skinny and Unfit
Is a person’s weight really a reliable indicator of overall health?
Really?: The Claim: Morning Sickness Means a Girl Is More Likely
Old wives’ tales about predicting a baby’s sex are usually more fantasy than fact.
Vital Signs: Behavior: Nothing Says ‘Focus’ Like Memory of Love
In a new study, people shown images of attractive men and women paid less attention to them if they had just been reminded about the person they loved.
For Families of the Ailing, a Brief Chance to Relax
A growing number of facilities now offer short-term respite stays, which give caregivers the chance to take a break.
Creationist challenges Dawkins
Richard Dawkins has been challenged to a public debate by an eccentric Turkish creationist
Medicine: DNA may decide patients' drugs
Genetic data may be more accurate than referring to someone's race when prescribing drugs
How Vinyl Got Its Groove Back
In the age of the ubiquitous iPod, there's something retro spinning into earshot. As it turns out, LPs are making a comeback. Anthony Mason reports on the new vinyl revolution.
Phonics could improve Maori literacy
Maori children could be the world's best readers by 2018 if teaching changes are made, such as using phonics and raising expectations, according to an expert.
Fear of predators may be a bigger killer than the predators themselves
(PhysOrg.com) -- When biologists consider the effects that predators have on their prey, they shouldn`t just count the number of individuals consumed. According to a University of Rhode Island ecologist,...
Could Robot Aliens Exist?
The existence of a race of sentient alien robots might be not just possible, but inevitable. In fact, we might be living in a "postbiological universe" right now, in which...
Clueless about trading? Start networking online
(AP) -- Erin O'Brien and her friends are do-it-yourself investors. As part of an online community at the brokerage Zecco, they consult each other on terminology, tax law and...
The price of power at work?
Individuals with a more senior level of job authority have higher levels of interpersonal conflict according to new research out of the University of Toronto.
Stellar result in MoD challenge
The Ministry of Defence has concluded a contest to identify robots best suited to battlefield conditions.
Japan reports 2 iPods overheating, suspects defect
(AP) -- Japan is investigating a possible battery defect in the popular iPod Nano music player after reports that two overheated in Tokyo, scorching nearby paper and a woven...
Athlete's star sign could lead to Olympic gold
Something fishy is happening at the Olympic Games in Beijing. Put it all down to the stars. Forget training, dedication and determination. An athlete's star sign could be the secret...
California doctors can't refuse treatment to gays on religious grounds, court rules
The state Supreme Court decides that an antidiscrimination law takes precedence over doctors' right to religious freedom. ...