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Sniffing out the physical condition of conspecifics
Detecting and evaluating the quality of foodstuffs, remote perception of possible hazards, the recognition of territorial boundaries or subconscious activation of memories considered forgotten - the sense of smell (olfactory...
Up to one in six older people living at home face malnutrition risk
As many as one in six people who took part in a study of older people who live at home were under-nourished and at risk of malnutrition, according to the...
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In "A Journey Through Darkness" in this Sunday's New York Times Magazine, writer Daphne Merkin offers up a depressing but readable personal view of major depression - something she's done on previous occasion:read...
Wealth is good for your health, finds study
(PhysOrg.com) -- Wealth and social class has a greater impact on the health and well-being of the elderly than previously realised, according to new research.
New EU members missing out on research funding
SMEs and new EU member states under-represented in EU’s seventh framework programme, says report
Consults: Are Americans 'Nutty' About Drinking?
Dr. Mark Willenbring of the National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse answers readers' questions.
Children As Young As 19 Months Understand Different Dialects
The results suggest that phonological constancy (recognizing words in different dialects) is already evident by 19 months of age, but is not yet present at 15 months.
Camphor, Found In Some Pest Control Products, May Cause Seizures In Children
Inappropriate use of camphor-containing products may be a common and under-appreciated cause of seizures in young children, according to a new study. The study calls for efforts to educate communities...
Babies Brainier Than Many Imagine
A new study shows what many mothers already know: babies are a lot smarter than others may realize. Though only five months old, the study's cuties indicated through their curious...
Scared of social media? Read this
Almost every day we receive questions about how to use Twitter -- both from online readers and people we meet in real life. The questions have been picking up since...
Prosecutors seek 3-year prison term in cyber-bullying case
Federal prosecutors are asking a federal judge to send Lori Drew to prison for three years for her role in the online harassment of a teenage girl in Dardenne Prairie,...
Autism in California increases twelve-fold
California saw a 12-fold increase during the past two decades in the number of autistic people who are receiving services through regional centers, a new state study reveals.
Study finds children's activity levels not influenced by more PE time in school
Scheduling more physical education time in schools does not mean children will increase their activity levels, suggests new research that discovered those who got lots of timetabled exercise at school...
Sex offenders vary in traits
Recent research challenged the concept that sex offenders are insecure loners - with implications for assessing risk and treating.
New online tool keeps track of medical bills
A new online tool may make it easier to keep track of medical bills and streamline the process of resolving questionable physician charges.
Teach your children well: Focused, happier kids grow up to be healthier adults
Children who can stay focused and don't sweat the small stuff have a better shot at good health in adulthood - and this is especially true for girls, according to...
Irish student's Wikipedia hoax dupes newspapers
An Irish student's fake quote on the Wikipedia online encyclopaedia has been used in newspaper obituaries around the world, the Irish Times reported.
Primary school science Sats end
The science Sats taken by 11-year-olds in England are to be replaced by teacher assessments.
'There's a masked man at the door'
Rangel Bars Any Taxes on Workers’ Health Care
The top tax-writer’s pledge was an indication of the difficulties Democrats may have in raising money to fulfill President Obama’s promise of offering health insurance to all Americans.
Listening To Music Can Change The Way You Judge Facial Emotions
It is possible to influence emotional evaluation of visual stimuli by listening to musical excerpts before the evaluation.
Scholars discuss ‘medicalization’ of formerly normal characteristics
Not long ago, a majority of Americans described themselves as “shy,” a condition of reticence or caution that for ages just seemed natural. In a discourse on blushing, Darwin thought...
A Fifth Of U.S. Homes Only Use Cell Phones
For the first time, the number of U.S. households opting for only cell phones outnumber those that just have traditional landlines in a high-tech shift accelerated by the recession.
For Your Health, Pick A Mate Who Is Conscientious And, Perhaps, Also Neurotic
Conscientiousness is a good thing in a mate, researchers report, not just because it's easier to live with someone who washes the dishes without being asked, but also because having...
Superior entrepreneurial performance is not driven by technical knowledge
Entrepreneurs in high-technology industries often have significant prior industry experience. A new study in Strategic Management Journal reveals that this experience is critical to their success. Surprisingly, however, it is...
Presto offers alternative to hibernate and sleep
In this day and age of instant gratification, we don't like waiting for anything. Some of us can remember having to wait when we turned on the television as the...
How Hollywood Shapes Fears of Virus Outbreaks
Hollywood movies often play up fears of infection and uncertainty.