Ritual in some jewish circumcisions raises risk of herpes infection: report
(HealthDay) -- The practice of "oral-genital suction" performed during some Orthodox Jewish circumcision ceremonies could leave the infant with a potentially fatal herpes virus infection, health officials ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 07, 2012 |
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Anxious girls' brains work harder
In a discovery that could help in the identification and treatment of anxiety disorders, Michigan State University scientists say the brains of anxious girls work much harder than those of boys.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 05, 2012 |
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Socioeconomics may affect toddlers' exposure to flame retardants
A Duke University-led study of North Carolina toddlers suggests that exposure to potentially toxic flame-retardant chemicals may be higher in nonwhite toddlers than in white toddlers.
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May 23, 2012 |
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US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids
(AP) -- For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children.
Health
May 16, 2012 |
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Active lifestyle in elderly keeps their brains running
(Medical Xpress) -- New research from Uppsala University, Sweden, suggests that an active lifestyle in late life protects grey matter and cognitive functions in humans. The findings are now published in the scientific journal ...
Neuroscience
May 15, 2012 |
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Long-lived rodents have high levels of brain-protecting factor
The typical naked mole rat lives 25 to 30 years, during which it shows little decline in activity, bone health, reproductive capacity and cognitive ability. What is the secret to this East African rodent's ...
Medical research
May 10, 2012 |
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Study shows link between pre-pregnancy obesity and lower test scores
Women who are obese before they become pregnant are at higher risk of having children with lower cognitive function - as measured by math and reading tests taken between ages 5 to 7 years - than are mothers with a healthy ...
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May 08, 2012 |
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Purpose in life may protect against harmful changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease
Greater purpose in life may help stave off the harmful effects of plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center. The study, published in ...
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
May 07, 2012 |
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Only 1 in 5 bike share cyclists wears a helmet
A national rise in public bike sharing programs could mean less air pollution and more exercise, an environmental and health win-win for people in the cities that host them, but according to researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess ...
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Apr 30, 2012 |
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Unruly kids may have a mental disorder
When children behave badly, it's easy to blame their parents. Sometimes, however, such behavior may be due to a mental disorder.
Pediatrics
Apr 29, 2012 |
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Parents cautioned over 'common' brain injury
A newly developed paediatric concussion kit will help parents identify crucial signs of traumatic brain injury (TBI), one of the leading causes of acquired disability and death in children.
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Apr 27, 2012 |
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Quick response averts market scare in mad cow case
(AP) -- The announcement that mad cow disease was spotted in a California cow drew a rapid response this week from the beleaguered American beef industry, which has been enduring one crisis after another ...
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Apr 26, 2012 |
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Small 'neural focus groups' predict anti-smoking ad success
Brain scans of a small group of people can predict the actions of entire populations, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Michigan, the University of Oregon and the University of ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 25, 2012 |
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The effects of weak magnetic fields on cancer cells and other aspects of biology
We are surrounded by a constantly changing magnetic field, be it the Earth's or those emanating from devices, such as cell phones. Carlos Martino, an assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, is interested in ...
Medical research
Apr 23, 2012 |
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Men more prone to complications after brain, spine surgery
(HealthDay) -- Men are twice as likely as women to have complications after brain or spinal surgery, and also spend more time in the hospital after the operation, a new study finds.
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Apr 20, 2012 |
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