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Naps Help Your Memory, New Study Suggests
A ninety minute daytime nap helps speed up the process of long term memory consolidation. Long term memory is defined as a permanent memory that doesn't disappear or that disappears after many years. This part of our memory is divided into two types -- memories of "what"(for example: what happened yesterday or what one remembers from an article one read yesterday) and memories of "how to"(for example: how to read Hebrew, how to drive, play basketball or play the piano). Naked Star's Shocking Outburst
An explosive character prone to sudden outbursts has been spotted going off at a tangent through two of the world's biggest telescopes. UPMC Implants Area's First Medical Device To Manage Heart Failure With
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has implanted the area's first biventricular pacemaker/defibrillator that also monitors fluid build up in the heart and lungs, which is a primary indicator of worsening heart failure and often results in patient hospitalization. Sowing the Seeds of Surveillance
History suggests the spy technology we build to catch terrorists will eventually be used to bust minor scofflaws. Commentary by Jennifer Granick. Blood Transfusions Should Be Used In Moderation For Acute Coronary Syn
In a study of more than 44,000 patients being treated for a possible heart attack, cardiologists at the Duke Clinical Research Institute found that while transfusions were associated with a benefit in some patients, they were associated with harm in others. Directors' Dilemma: Cut or Not?
David Fincher's lengthy Zodiac is the latest in a long line of flicks to beg the question: How much movie is too much? By the Associated Press. Herding With Hockey Sticks: Elk Trained To Stay Away From Tourists
There are no hockey sticks waving around on NHL ice this holiday season, but travel to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, and you'll see plenty of them. The game? Keeping elk at a safe distance from their adoring fans. Rants: Height of Insecurity
Readers remark on computer security, privacy and a charming game called Super Columbine Massacre RPG. Plus: Links to our most popular blog posts. Oral Bacteria May Predict Pregnancy Outcomes
Researchers from New York University found that certain bacteria from the mouth may be related to preterm delivery and low birthweight according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology (JOP). New Way Of Tracking Muscle Damage From Radiation
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could become a valuable tool for predicting the risk of muscle injury during and following radiation therapy, according to investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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