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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...
Text messaging may help children fight off obesity
Many children love sending and receiving text messages through their cell phones - sometimes to the great annoyance of their parents. But now a new study from the University of...
What Happens In Vegas? Place As A Risk Factor For Suicide
The vast majority of recent studies on suicide have focused on identifying psychiatric risk factors. However, a new study in Social Science and Medicine, explores time and place as factors...
"Don't Smoke, Don't Drink, and Be Home By 11"
Mom always knows best, and now there's scientific research to back her up. A recent study at the University of Minnesota show a direct correlation between certain negative behaviors--such as...
Over-thinking and motor skills: When teachers can't do
(PhysOrg.com) -- Hoping to sink a perfect putt? Don't talk about it, just do it. Psychology research shows over-thinking may be one reason those who teach often can't do the...
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...
What Makes Them Fat Also Gets Them Laid?
A recent study found that overweight women had more sex than skinny ones. Well, I just might have found the reason why - in a new study from the University...
Overworking From Home: Risks Overlooked
Safety hazards, stress, loneliness. And nobody wants to talk about it.
The living quilt: Women fight the stigma of HIV/AIDS
Almost 20 years ago Julia Llorent went to get a pregnancy test. It was positive. Then she took an HIV test. It was positive. Her husband had already taken a...
Dentist: Get children's teeth examined starting in toddler years
Here's holiday advice from a dentist, if not a dietitian: Let your kids eat their sugary booty in one sitting.
Vacation rental Web startup reaps $250M investment
(AP) -- Even as the sinking economy is making many people think about turning their vacations into "staycations," an online vacation rental service recently managed to raise $250 million...
Young Musicians Get Smarter, Study Suggests
Kids in the band may outperform other kids on mental skills.
Today's Veterans Seek Camaraderie Online
Veterans of past wars have long found companionship over beer and conversation at their local veterans hall. But many of those who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan seek that companionship...
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.