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Children with autism can identify misbehavior but have trouble putting it in words

Children with autism have difficulty identifying inappropriate social behavior, and even when successful, they are often unable to justify why the behavior seemed inappropriate. New brain imaging studies show that children ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Oct 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Infertility: How can the ovulation function be restored?

One of the most frequent is the existence of tumours that induce an over-secretion of this hormone. These women present with chronic infertility due to anovulation. Thanks to the work of the Inserm researchers from unit 693 ...

Medical research created Oct 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gamblers in a spin over frustrating losses

A new study provides evidence that gamblers interpret near-misses as frustrating losses rather than near-wins. This frustration stimulates the reward systems in the brain to promote continued gambling, according to Mike Dixon ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Allergy rises not down to being too clean, just losing touch with 'old friends'

A new scientific report out today from the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH) dismantles the myth that the epidemic rise in allergies in recent years has happened because we're living in sterile homes and ...

Immunology created Oct 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

What looks like play may really be a science experiment

(HealthDay)—You may think your toddler is just playing in the sand box, but she may really be conducting a sophisticated scientific experiment and learning something new every time she pours out another ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 27, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Scientists find that competition between two brain regions influences the ability to make healthy choices

(Medical Xpress)—Almost everyone knows the feeling: you see a delicious piece of chocolate cake on the table, but as you grab your fork, you think twice. The cake is too fattening and unhealthy, you tell ...

Neuroscience created Sep 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Parents' skin cancer concern doesn't keep kids inside

Pick your poison: sun exposure that leads to skin cancer or low physical activity that leads to obesity? In fact, a University of Colorado Cancer Center study published this week in the journal Preventing Ch ...

Cancer created Sep 06, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Intraaortic balloon pump fails to improve mortality rate in cardiogenic shock patients: The IABP-SHOCK II study

A balloon pump inserted in the aorta is currently the most widely used support device in the treatment of cardiogenic shock and, since its introduction in 1968, has been used in several million people. However, there is still ...

Cardiology created Aug 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Managerial role associated with more automatic decision-making

Managers and non-managers show distinctly different brain activation patterns when making decisions, according to research published Aug. 22 in the open access journal PLOS ONE.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

UK recession may be to blame for over 1,000 suicides in England

A paper published in the British Medical Journal today suggests that over 1000 people have committed suicide due to the 2008-2010 economic recession in the UK (846 men and 155 women).

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Scientists uncover strategy able to dramatically reduce chemotherapy's side effects

Researchers in Leuven (VIB/KU Leuven) have confirmed their hypothesis that normalizing blood vessels by blocking oxygen sensor PHD2 would make chemotherapy more effective. They also demonstrated for the first time that this ...

Cancer created Aug 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Poor sleep may age your brain

(HealthDay) -- Evidence is building that poor sleep patterns may do more than make you cranky: The amount and quality of shuteye you get could be linked to mental deterioration and Alzheimer's disease, four ...

Health created Jul 16, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (12) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

PTSD psychotherapy is enhanced with D-cycloserine

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is among the most common, distressing, and disabling medical consequences of combat or other extremely stressful life events. The first-line treatment for PTSD is exposure therapy, a type ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jun 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Hormone levels higher for soccer fans watching a game, but not upon win

Soccer fans' testosterone and cortisol levels go up when watching a game, but don't further increase after a victory, according to a study published Apr. 18 in the open access journal PLoS ONE.

Medical research created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Role of amyloid beta as sensors and protectors in Alzheimer's and other diseases explored

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death among the top 10 in America without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression, according to the Alzheimer's ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Mar 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0