Archive: 16/10/2014
Researcher adds to evidence linking autism to air pollutants
A researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has added to a growing body of evidence that links autism to air pollutants such as those generated by cars and trucks.
Oct 16, 2014
Reminiscing can help, not hinder, some mind-bending tasks
To solve a mental puzzle, the brain's executive control network for externally focused, goal-oriented thinking must activate, while the network for internally directed thinking like daydreaming must be turned down to avoid ...
Oct 16, 2014
Researchers discover a new signaling pathway to combat excess body weight
The number of overweight persons is greatly increasing worldwide - and as a result is the risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke, diabetes or Alzheimer's disease. For this reason, many people dream of an efficient method ...
Oct 16, 2014
Same-sex marriage gives LGBTQ youth hope for future
The fact that same-sex marriage is legal in Virginia and many other states will positively affect how LGBTQ youth perceive their futures and opportunities, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University expert.
Oct 16, 2014