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Pessimism about the future may lead to longer, healthier life, research finds

Older people who have low expectations for a satisfying future may be more likely to live longer, healthier lives than those who see brighter days ahead, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Risk of childhood obesity can be predicted at birth

A simple formula can predict at birth a baby's likelihood of becoming obese in childhood, according to a study published today in the open access journal PLOS ONE.

Overweight and Obesity created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Predicting aneurysms: Patient-specific information is a valuable asset in medical decision-making

Using new computer models of blood flow in the vicinity of cerebral aneurysms (dilated sections of blood vessels in the brain), it is now possible to calculate every detail of the patient-specific situation. ...

Medical research created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Privacy vs. protection: Study considers how to manage epidemics in information blackouts

When foot-and-mouth disease swept through the British countryside in early 2001, more than 10 million sheep, cattle and pigs were slaughtered to control the disease. Despite the devastation, the disease was contained within ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0