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Paying Attention Sets Off Symphony Of Cell Synchronization
A Northwestern University study uses a new strategy to show precisely how paying attention alters brain activity. Digging deep to summon that extra ounce of attention engages a symphony of brain activity that comes to your rescue as millions of neurons work together to make the music of a vivid conscious experience. Think of a conductor stepping in to control a large set of unruly musicians in an orchestra so that they can all play together. Living Near Shops, Subways Linked To Lower Body Mass Index In New York
New York City dwellers who reside in densely populated, pedestrian-friendly areas have significantly lower body mass index levels compared to other New Yorkers, according to a new study by the Mailman School of Public Health. Placing shops, restaurants and public transit near residences may promote walking and independence from private automobiles. Physician-assisted suicide: A perspective from advocates for people wi
Although public opinion in the US on physician-assisted suicide is evenly divided, about half of states have either defeated bills to legalize assisted suicide or have passed laws explicitly banning it and only two states have legalized it. "A Disability Perspective on the Issue of Physician-Assisted Suicide," a special issue of Disability and Health Journal, examines the issues related to assisted suicide and disability, the legal considerations and the Oregon and Washington experiences. Popular Prostate Cancer Treatment May Encourage Spread Of Cancer, Stud
A popular prostate cancer treatment called androgen deprivation therapy may encourage prostate cancer cells to produce a protein that makes them more likely to spread throughout the body, a new study suggests. This is a preliminary finding. Tadpole Soon To Help In The Fight Against Cancer And Lymphedema
Lymph circulates in our bodies through a complex network of lymphatic vessels, of which little is known. This network is, however, of major importance for the support of the immune system and the fluid in our body. Researchers from VIB are the first to indicate that this network can be studied with the help of tadpoles. This accelerates research of the lymphatic vessel network. American Red Cross: Lifeguarding
Links to local Red Cross organizations that provide lifeguard education and certification opportunities. Also includes a list of sites that post lifeguarding jobs, a list of local lifeguard competitions, and stories of Red Cross-trained lifeguards who have saved the lives of others. From the American National Red Cross. Extended Release Stimulant Effective For Long-term ADHD Treatment
A new study has found that an all-day, extended-release stimulant for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) remains effective for up to two years without significant side effects. Venus Express Adds Evidence For Atmospheric Water Loss On Earth's Twin
Observations by the European Space Agency's Venus Express mission have provided strong new evidence that the solar wind has stripped away significant quantities of water from Earth's twin planet. The data also shed new light on the transfer of trace gases in the Venusian atmosphere and wind patterns. Putting Ecology Back Into River Restoration
An ambitious plan is under way in the ecological community to agree a set of standards for ecologically successful river restoration. The plan is being led by the British Ecological Society's Journal of Applied Ecology, which this month is publishing a special profile on river restoration. Maritime Safety, Science &Environmental Protection, Including Famous S
This collection of research materials covers topics related to the U.S. Coast Guard and maritime safety, the environment, merchant and fishing vessel casualties, shipwrecks, oceanography, and marine inspection. Highlights include a page on lost cutters, the accident report on the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, and an oral history from a whaling inspector. Include bibliographies, research guides, photos, government documents, and more. From the U.S. Coast Guard.
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