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115-Year-Old Brain Was Good As New
Oldest woman in the world at the time she died, Henrikje van Andel-Schipper, showed little sing of aging, memory loss, and Alzheimer's in her brain.
Keeping The Seductive, Shiny Brown Surface Of Fresh Chocolate As It Ages
What do George Clooney and old chocolate have in common? Both are still delicious but have greyed with age -- and while this certainly hasn't damaged the image of the...
How Cocaine Impairs Fetal Brain Development
Exposure of the developing brain to cocaine can cause neurological and behavioral abnormalities in babies born to mothers who use the drug during pregnancy. Researchers -- who note that cocaine...
Tapping Computer Science For A More ACCURATE Vote
Inspiring campaign rallies. Whistle-stop stump speeches. Intense debates. This year's presidential elections have already exhibited a number of time-honored traditions in American democracy. Unfortunately, recent presidential elections have included a...
Tune-deaf people may hear a sour note unconsciously
People with tune deafness aren't able to tell when a musician accidentally strikes the wrong note in a song, but their brains know the difference. Researchers from the National Institute...
Quiz: Bizarre U.S. Presidential Elections
While we wait for the potential McCain-Obama election scandals to unfold, test yourself on these historic election controversies.
St. John's wort fails to help kids with ADHD
CHICAGO (AP) -- Children and teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder fared no better on St. John's wort than they did on dummy pills in a government study, another blow...
Web of possibilities: Researcher finds new avenues for social research online
Why do certain songs become hits while others flop? How can individuals be encouraged to consider the public good rather than act selfishly? Why are casual relationships sometimes as important...
ADHD: An advantage for Kenyan nomads?
EVANSTON, Ill., June 10 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say a genetic variation linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder actually provides a health advantage to the nomads of Kenya.
Cellphones can give cancer-stricken teens a lifeline: U.K. researchers
Young cancer patients at home can benefit from communication via a specially designed cellphone, say British researchers, adding the system can provide reassurance and independence.
Study finds virginity pledges may help postpone intercourse among youth
Making a virginity pledge may help some young people postpone the start of sexual activity, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
The Bikini Effect Makes Men Impulsive
Bikinis and other sexy stimuli can make men more prone to seek immediate gratification - leading to blown diets, budgets and bank accounts.
Gender affects reaction to HIV-prevention materials
Various intervention strategies have been implemented to curb the rise of HIV, and a factor that might affect exposure to interventionsis gender. A new study in the Journal of Applied...
MLB teams with greater circadian advantage are more likely to succeed
The magnitude of circadian advantage influences the outcome of Major League Baseball (MLB) games in that teams with greater circadian advantage are more likely to win, according to a research...
Headphones damaging young Australians' hearing: survey
More than 70 percent of young Australians show early signs of hearing loss, with loud music played through headphones believed to be a major cause, a survey released Tuesday showed.
How the brain separates audio signals from noise
How are we able to follow a single conversation in the midst of a crowded and noisy room? Little is known about how the human brain accomplishes the seemingly simple...
PQ, ADQ want free IVF treatment
Quebec's opposition parties say they'll work together to force the province to pay for certain kinds of fertility treatment.
Midlife smokers may have worse memory than non-smokers
Smoking appears to be associated with increased risk of poor memory among middle-age adults, according to a report in the June 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
New catfish species named for museum mail supervisor
He's not well known like President Bush and musician Neil Young, but Philadelphian Frank Gallagher now has something in common with them: He has a new species named after him.
Wasp battles lily leaf beetle
BOSTON, June 9 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers said they're having a hard time finding enough lilies in New England to test the ability of European wasps against lily...
Experts: Experimental meds an option for Kennedy
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is back home from brain cancer surgery with something he didn't have before: lots of treatment options....
Who shalt not kill? Brain power leads to level-headedness when faced with moral dilemmas
Should a sergeant sacrifice a wounded private on the battlefield in order to save the rest of his troops? Is euthanasia acceptable if it prevents needless suffering? Many of us...
Internet, tolerance spark change in urban gay communities
Gay communities - such as clubs, bars, events and neighborhoods - appear to be changing worldwide in light of several key factors, including Internet dating and achievement of...
Lost in translation: Language barrier adds confusion to prenatal testing
Many people struggle to understand the complexities of genetic problems in pregnancy and find medical language difficult to understand, particularly when faced with major decisions such as whether to terminate...
Teens Ignore Talking-While-Driving Laws
An insurance industry study looked at whether teens are ignoring such restrictions contends enforcement and parental influence are just as important as new laws.
Study: Teen drivers ignore cell phone restrictions
(AP) -- From Jeannie Harrison's perspective, the social lives of most teenagers tend to revolve around their cell phones - even when they are behind the wheel.
Tokyo rampage suspect texted warnings to website: police
A man suspected of killing seven people by ramming a truck into crowds and then stabbing a passersby detailed his plans in a series of text messages sent to an...
Research questions gaming stereotypes
A recent survey has found that video game addiction is not linked to poor social skills, contradicting common stereotypes of 'gamers'.