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Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders have less deep-gray brain matter
Children and youth who have fetal alcohol spectrum disorders have less deep-gray matter in their brains compared to children who dont have the condition, according to a collaborative study by...
End-of-life care needs to change
End-of-life care falls short of what the average person wants, says a new study that compares palliative care in the U.S. and Ontario.
Video game playing increases food intake in teens, study confirms
Male teens playing video games for one hour consume more calories in the short-term than they do after one hour of rest, according to a new study by researchers in...
Video: Israel couple names baby "Like" after Facebook
Inspired by Facebook, a couple in Israel named their baby Like. The proud father said when he announced the baby name on Facebook, he got 40 "likes." Jeff Glor reports.
Couples-oriented programs found to boost healthy behaviors among African Americans
Intervention programs that promote healthier eating, increased physical activity and cancer screenings may be beneficial for African American couples that are at high risk for chronic diseases and that include one partner...
Sensitivity to alcohol can lead to greater consumption and risk for alcoholism
Children with a family history of alcoholism (FHP) have a higher risk for becoming alcoholic themselves. Of the two classifications of alcoholism -- types I and II -- the former...
Binge drinkers have a decreased ability to learn new verbal information
Binge drinking by young adults is prevalent in the United States and increasing in Europe. The brain's hippocampus is particularly sensitive to alcohol's neurotoxicity. New findings show a clear link...
Surgical procedure appears to enhance smiles in children with facial paralysis
Transferring a segment of muscle from the thigh appears to help restore the ability to smile in children with facial paralysis just as it does in adults, according to new...
Inquest begins in girl's death in wave pool
A coroner's inquest into the 2008 death of an eight-year-old Ottawa girl found floating in a wave pool begins with the girl's father as a witness.
Young drivers who take risks on the road have a greater risk of mental health problems
Young adults who take risks when driving are more likely to experience psychological distress, including mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, reveals research published ahead of print in...
Medical schools failing to teach the necessary legal skills to practice medicine
Most medical students feel they lack the skills and legal knowledge required to challenge poor clinical practice and promote better patient care, reveals research published ahead of print in the...
What's in a simple line drawing? Quite a lot, our brains say
A new study using sophisticated brain scans shows how simple line drawings can capture the essence of a beach or a mountain for viewers just as well as a photograph...
Child-size mannequin: Hands-on training spares real patients
Bioengineering students have modified a child-size training mannequin to give medical students hands-on pediatric experience so that real patients can be spared further stress and pain.
Findings: A New Gauge to See What’s Beyond Happiness
Calculating people’s state of mind now includes asking about their positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and accomplishment.
Cases: Arc of Life and Love, Unbent by Treatment
A story of love that includes wedding plans, drug trials, budding careers, unexpected tragedy and hope in the face of insurmountable odds.
One Death Provides New Lease on 7 Lives
Julio Garcia’s widow agreed to donate his organs. Five of the recipients gathered in New York to thank the family personally, a rarity in such an emotional process.
The dark side of happiness
It seems like everyone wants to be happier and the pursuit of happiness is one of the foundations of American life. But even happiness can have a dark side, according...
Ohio residents: Medical and health research important to state's economy, jobs and incomes
Ohioans broadly support a strong commitment to medical and health research and recognize its direct link to job creation and the state's and the nation's economy, according to a new...
Really?: Does Late-Night Eating Cause Weight Gain?
A link between late-night eating and weight gain has been debated for years.
Personal Health: In Women, Hernias May Be Hidden Agony
Unlike hernias in men, those that afflict women are usually small and internal and rarely cause an obvious bulge.
Decision aid helps families, clinicians communicate about care decisions
Surrogate decision-makers faced with the difficult task of overseeing loved ones' medical care may find help thanks to a new decision aid aimed at patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation. According...
Using war games to treat post-traumatic stress disorder
Soldiers may benefit from virtual reality applications for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new study reviews how virtual reality applications are being designed and implemented across various...
Oxytocin connected to postpartum depression
(Medical Xpress) -- According to a new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology, researchers, led by Gunther Meinlschmidt, PhD, may have found a connection between the brain chemical oxytocin and postpartum depression.
Goose/swan 'error' leads to fine
A man who shot a swan thinking it was a goose is believed to be the first person in England prosecuted for using illegal lead shot on wildfowl.
Humans 'predisposed' to believe in gods and the afterlife
A three-year international research project, directed by two academics at the University of Oxford, finds that humans have natural tendencies to believe in gods and an afterlife.
Music can spark creativity in math and science (w/ video)
From records to boom boxes to CDs and iPods, music has long been part of the lifeblood of being a teenager. Learning math and science in class is not always...
Applying neuroscience to robot vision
Scientists are attempting to replicate human attributes and abilities such as detailed vision, spatial perception and object grasping in robots.
Video: GPS reliability questioned
New questions have been raised over the accuracy of GPS systems after a Canadian couple got lost in a remote area of Nevada. Bill Whitaker reports on reliability of GPS.