Higher Prevalence Of Early Onset Of Menstrual Periods Among Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse

African-American women who were younger at menarche, or the onset of their menstrual periods, were more likely to report a history of childhood sexual abuse, according to a new study....

New epilepsy, schizophrenia clues found

CARDIFF, Wales, May 21 (UPI) -- British scientists say studying the way a person's brain "sings" could improve our understanding of conditions such as epilepsy and schizophrenia.

Neurons That 'Mirror' The Attention Of Others Discovered

Whether a monkey is looking to the left or merely watching another monkey looking that way, the same neurons in his brain are firing, according to researchers. The authors speculate...

Austrian scientists celebrate CERN U-turn

Chancellor overturns science minister's decision to end 50-year participation in physics laboratory

Filling the gap: The importance of Medicaid continuity for former inmates

It is time for states to suspend, rather than terminate, the Medicaid benefits of inmates while they are incarcerated, say correctional health care experts from The Miriam Hospital in a...

Study finds 'golden rice' good for humans

HOUSTON, May 19 (UPI) -- A U.S. study has determined the beta-carotene in so-called "Golden Rice" converts to vitamin A in humans.

Bad Breath? New Pocket-sized Breath Test Developed

A quick breath check in the palm of your hand can never give accurate results. Whether you're about to lean in for a smooch or start a job interview, you're...

Frail elderly disaster

Planning for emergencies must take into account the growing numbers of frail elderly people who will by virtue of shifting demographics be involved in any natural or manmade disaster, according...

Snoring is bad for the brain

A recent study analysed the brain activity of sleeping people, and found that sleep apnoea impairs brain function.

Biological link established between tumours and depression

In a study that could help explain the connections between depression and cancer, researchers at the University of Chicago have used an animal model to find, for the first time,...

Science alone will not save us

Achieving Fame, Wealth And Beauty Are Psychological Dead Ends, Study Says

If you think having loads of money, fetching looks, or the admiration of many will improve your life -- think again. A new study demonstrates that progress on these fronts...

Personal Health: The Slippery Slope From Fear to Panic

Is it human nature to overreact to things outside of our control?

Vital Signs: Behavior: Small Gifts Found to Influence Doctors

Can a drug company’s pen really make a difference in a doctor’s prescription patterns?

Mind: New Drugs Have Allure, Not Track Record

Recently, one of my residents told me about a patient with bipolar disorder whose psychiatrist had prescribed an exotic cocktail of drugs — a sedative, a new mood stabilizer and...

Great Escapes

Invention: Rescue Reel Inventor: Kevin Stone Cost: $335,000 Time: 6 years Is It Ready Yet? 1 2 3 4 5 As the 9/11 inferno unfolded on television, one question kept dogging Kevin Stone: Why...

New drugs raise hopes for sleeping sickness

A simpler drug for sleeping sickness is ready to be rolled out — and there is a pill in the pipeline.

Study: Potential criminals deterred by longer sentences

Deterrence is often a stated goal of criminal sentencing guidelines, but there is debate about whether the threat of punishment actually discourages people from committing crimes. A new study published...

Obituary Photos Suggest Growing Bias Against Aging Faces

A new study that looked at obituary photographs published in one metropolitan newspaper suggests that Americans may have become more biased toward youthful appearance, particularly for women. The study found...

Cognition Already Seriously Impaired In First Episode Of Schizophrenia

Significant and widespread cognitive problems appear to exist in schizophrenia in its earliest phase, making it very hard for people with the disorder to work, study or be social, according...

The Secret to Happiness

What makes us happy? There's no simple answer (sorry), though this 70-year-long longitudinal study on well-being offers some fascinating insight. Humility helps, so do our reactions to life's woes, and...

I'm From Austria ... and From Europe - Multiple Identities in the Global Village

A love for one's country does not preclude a love for one's continent - instead, the two usually go hand in hand. That is the conclusion reached by a study...

Cannes falls in love with maths

Menstruation genes discovered

Scientists say they have begun to crack the genetic code that helps determine when a girl becomes a woman.

Built on brainpower

Scratch Day allows kids to make video game

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 17 (UPI) -- Children express their creativity by creating simple video games as part of Scratch Day at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an assistant...

Court case reveals ugly infighting at Motorola

It's a white-collar worker's nightmare: giving a presentation that gets you fired.

Sleep may be factor in weight control

ATS 2009, SAN DIEGO? Could sleep be a critical component to maintaining a healthy body weight?