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Brain Functions That Can Prevent Relapse Improve After A Year Of Methamphetamine Abstinence
Researchers report that it takes at least a year for former methamphetamine users to regain impulse control. The results tell recovering substance abusers, their families and drug-treatment specialists that it...
Peer pressure plays major role in environmental behaviour
People are more likely to enrol in conservation programs if their neighbours do - a tendency that should be exploited when it comes to protecting the environment, according to results...
'Sleep Walking' And Talking That Can Occur With Popular Sleep-aid Ambien Explained
Some people who take the fast-acting sleep-aid zolpidem (Ambien) have been observed walking, eating, talking on the phone and even driving while not fully awake. Many often don't remember doing...
Black gay men may be at increased HIV risk
Black gay men have less choice when it comes to sexual partners than other groups and, as a result, their sexual networks are closely knit. These tightly interconnected networks make...
Aerobic activity may keep the brain young
New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine finds that aerobic activity may keep the brain young...
Purple sweet potato means increased amount of anti-cancer components
A Kansas State University researcher is studying the potential health benefits of a specially bred purple sweet potato because its dominant purple colour results in an increased amount of anti-cancer...
Placebo Effects In Caregivers May Change Behavior Of Children With ADHD
Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are the accepted treatment to stem hyperactivity in children with attention deficit-hyperactive disorder and improve their behavior. Now a recent review of research...
Vital Signs: Aging: Remaining Socially Active Aids Motor Skills
Older adults who remain socially engaged are less likely to experience declines in motor skills like strength, speed and dexterity, a new study finds
Getting Old Is Better Than Expected
The disparities between what younger people expect will happen as they age, and what really happens, are stark.
Relationships Improve Student Success
(PhysOrg.com) -- When students are underachieving, school policymakers often examine class size, curriculum and funding, but University of Missouri researchers suggest establishing relationships may be a powerful and less expensive...
Conversing helps language development more than reading alone
Adult-child conversations have a more significant impact on language development than exposing children to language through one-on-one reading alone, according to a new study in the July issue of Pediatrics,...
Teens Who Believe They'll Die Young Are More Likely To Engage In Risky Behavior
Researchers found that one in seven adolescents believe that it is highly likely that they will die before age 35, and this belief predicted that the adolescents' would engage in...
From Columbine to Dawson: study on psychological impact of mass shootings
Less than two percent of the community were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress, and seven percent report post-traumatic stress symptoms, as a result of the shooting at Dawson College on September...
New, Less Invasive Genetic Test Greatly Improves Pregnancy Rates In Older Women With Poor Prognosis
A new test examining chromosomes in human eggs a few hours after fertilization can identify those that are capable of forming a healthy baby. The scientists have already enabled seven...
Milk helps satisfy hunger
A recent study found that a glass of low-fat milk with breakfast made people feel less hungry and eat less at lunch.
Old workers continue to learn
A recent study found that older workers can learn on the job as well as younger workers – but workplace stereotypes hinder this.
Nearly 1 in 10 kids report cyber bullying
New research shines a light on the phenomenon of 'cyber bullying,' suggesting that nearly 1 in 10 children are bullied through electronic means such as text messages, and girls are...
Complications early in pregnancy or in previous pregnancies adversely affect existing or subsequent pregnancies
Complications in early pregnancy or in previous pregnancies can predict the likelihood of further problems in current or subsequent pregnancies, according to research carried out by an international group of...
Spears, DeGeneres Twitpic accounts hacked
(AP) -- Hackers have broadcast bogus information about celebrities including Britney Spears and Ellen DeGeneres after breaking into their Twitpic accounts.
Richard Dawkins backs atheist camp to give children 'godless alternative'
An atheist summer camp for children is to be held in the UK for the first time this year, offering a "godless alternative" to similar religious events under canvas.
Study sees fatalism behind some risky teen behavior
A sizable number of teens may take chances 'because they feel hopeless and figure that not much is at stake,' a researcher says. ...
Trees and Farms Working Together: Agroforestry Comes of Age
A new edition of "North American Agroforestry: An Integrated Science and Practice," published by the American Society of Agronomy adds to the popularity of agroforestry and builds upon the science....
It’s Now Legal to Catch a Raindrop in Colorado
New laws allow residents to begin rainwater harvesting, a practice that water rights laws once prohibited.
Can A Little Extra Weight Protect People From Early Death? Underweight, Extremely Obese Die Earlier Than People Of Normal Weight
Underweight people and those who are extremely obese die earlier than people of normal weight -- but those who are overweight actually live longer than people of normal weight. Those...
Women More Accurate At Hammering A Nail Than Men In Good Light
Scientists are studying hammering ability as a model for difficult motor tasks. The results indicate that there is a surprising difference in performance between the sexes, and that this difference...
The faster they come: How social status is negotiated among fishes
Being the neighbourhood bully has its obvious advantages, but it becomes useless if your authority is continuously being challenged. In many animal species, however, stable hierarchies are routinely formed in...
Teens safety-aware online
Many teens are savvy enough to use social networking sites safely, according to a new study.
A tragic death puts 'gentle' cows on list of dangers in a countryside walk
A herd trampling on a woman vet and injuries inflicted on former home secretary David Blunkett highlight the risk of attacks by cattle, especially if calves or dogs are nearby. Anushka Asthana