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Brain imaging reveals why we remain optimistic in the face of reality

For some people, the glass is always half full. Even when a football fan's team has lost ten matches in a row, he might still be convinced his team can reverse its run of bad luck. So why, in the face of clear evidence to ...

Neuroscience created Oct 09, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Worried about vitamin safety? Experts offer advice

Two studies this week raised gnawing worries about the safety of vitamin supplements and a host of questions. Should anyone be taking them? Which ones are most risky? And if you do take them, how can you pick ...

Health created Oct 13, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

New research finds statins don't reduce skin cancer risk

(Medical Xpress) -- Murmurings over the past couple of years suggesting that certain statins might reduce the risk for people developing skin cancer, have proven to be unfounded. New research by a team working out of the ...

Cancer created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Telestroke networks can be cost-effective for hospitals, good for patients

Telestroke networks that enable the remote and rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke can improve the bottom line of patients and hospitals, researchers report.

Cardiology created Dec 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

BMJ raises concerns over the effectiveness of a costly and invasive procedure for melanoma

A special report published by the BMJ today finds that thousands of melanoma patients around the world are undergoing an expensive and invasive procedure called sentinel node biopsy, despite a lack of clear evidence and co ...

Cancer created Jan 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0