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Alzheimer's Disease Onset Tied To Lapses In Attention
People in early stages of Alzheimer's disease have greater difficulty shifting attention back and forth between competing sources of information, a finding that offers new support for theories that contend breakdowns in attention play an important role in the onset of the disease. MRI Analysis Could Prevent Brain Damage From Stroke, Study Finds
Greg Albers, M.D., director of the Stanford Stroke Center, and his team report in the November issue of Annals of Neurology that new magnetic resonance imaging techniques can discriminate between stroke patients who are likely to benefit from a stroke medication -- even when administered beyond the currently approved three-hour time window -- and those for whom treatment is unlikely to be beneficial and may cause harm. Celiac disease and food additive
An enzyme added to foods containing gluten could put an end to the misery of celiac disease for many sufferers, allowing them to eat almost anything they fancy without having to worry about the effects on their digestive system.Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine in which an abnormal reaction to the [...] Brain Research Supports Drug Development From Jellyfish Protein
With the research support from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a Wisconsin biotech company has found that a compound from a protein found in jellyfish is neuroprotective and may be effective in treating neurodegenerative diseases. Seasonal Depression Awareness Month: December
The shorter days and decreased light of winter can trigger "symptoms of depression, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)."This page explains the symptoms of and treatment options for SAD, and offers links to information on related mental health topics. From the National Mental Health Information Center of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Violent TV, Games Pack A Powerful Public Health Threat
Watching media violence significantly increases the risk that a viewer or video game player will behave aggressively in both the short and long term, according to a new study. Microorganisms One Part Of The Solution To Energy Problem, Says Report
The answer to one of the world's largest problems -- the need for clean, renewable sources of energy -- might just come from some of the world's smallest inhabitants -- bacteria -- according to a new report, "Microbial Energy Conversion,"released by the American Academy of Microbiology. [Odd] A Romanian couple has named their son Yahoo as a sign of gratitu
Daily Libertatea said on Thursday Cornelia and Nonu Dragoman, both from Transylvania, met and decided they were meant for each other following a three-month relationship over the net.They married and had a baby this Christmas, whom they decided to name after one of the worldwide web's most popular portals."We named him Lucian Yahoo after my father and the net, the main beacon of my life,"Cornelia Dragoman was quoted as saying. Adventures in the Past: Discovering the Public Lands' Archaeological.
This site provides links to lesson plans and articles for teaching and learning about history, archeology, and paleontology on public land in the western U.S. Also features an interactive map with links to material about vacation opportunities at BLM-administered sites, and selected research publications on topics such as Native Americans, the Oregon Trail, and the Iditarod. From the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Findings Could Break Down Brick Wall Of Miniaturization
A project by University of Delaware researchers that could break down the brick wall of miniaturization and revolutionize modern electronics through the formation and control of wires made of molecules is featured in the latest issue of the American Chemical Society journal, Langmuir.
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