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Memories Can Be Overwritten

Research shows that bad recall can be banished with some smart string-pulling.
Revathi Siva Kumar Aug 28, 2014
Flamingos prepare for flight, running on dried salt which remains from Lake Bakhtegan outside Shiraz, in this July 22, 2001 file photo. Water shortages have long been a problem for countries across the Middle East, where a high birth rate, rising consumpt

Excess Salt Intake Can Kill You

Excess intake of salt or sodium is extremely harmful to health and can cause stomach cancer, strokes, heart ailments, high blood pressure and gastric ulcers among many other health related problems.
Smitha Nambiar Aug 27, 2014
Autism

A Study on Drugs Restoring Extra Synapses in Brain Can Cure Autism

Autistic children have extra synapses in their brain and using a specific drug restores synaptic pruning and in turn might be able to reverses autistic-like-behavior in human beings as reported by the U.S. neuroscientists in the Neuron journal.
Smitha Nambiar Aug 27, 2014
The United States is the most obese country in the world

Years of Overeating Damages the Brain to Give Incorrect Diet Signals

Prolonged obesity and the habit of overeating over a period of time causes structural changes in the brain. A study revealed that this leads to the damage of signaling pathways in the hypothalamus in the brain, the part that regulates metabolism.
Smitha Nambiar Aug 25, 2014
An Afghan seller displays produce for sale during the World Pomegranate Fair

Pomegranate Compound: New Natural Drug to Aid Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

A research conducted by University of Huddersfield scientist Dr Olumayokun Olajide, who specializes in the anti-inflammatory properties of natural products, has found that a compound that is found in pomegranate can slow the development of Alzheimer's disease and its symptoms. Not just Alzheimer's it is seen to reduce the inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson's disease.
Sarah Thomas Aug 25, 2014
Powdered heroin is pictured in this undated handout photo courtesy of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

US Gov’t Initiates a System to Monitor Emerging Drug Trends

The US National Institute of Health said it is developing a new system to monitor emerging drug trends that will help health experts respond quickly to potential outbreaks of illicit drugs such as heroin and to identify increased use of designer synthetic compounds
Vittorio Hernandez Aug 21, 2014
A man pours champagne into a glass at a private beach bar along La Croisette during the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 17, 2013.

Egg Freezing Parties Tackling Fertility Problems on the Rise in New York

Few career-oriented professional women in New York gathered at a first-of-its-kind "egg freezing" party last week. The get-together was sponsored by a company called EggBanxx. The purpose was to discuss about a scientific method to freeze their eggs to use it later when they decide to reproduce.
Smitha Nambiar Aug 20, 2014
A marijuana plant is seen at Tweed Marijuana Inc in Smith's Falls

Canada’s Anti-Marijuana Campaign Thumbed Down by Very Own Doctors

The three main groups representing 80,000 Canadian doctors have thumbed down calls of federal government for them to support an upcoming anti-drug campaign. The drive, meant to target young people, had become highly political, they said.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa Aug 18, 2014
Robin Williams gestures during a panel discussion for his upcoming HBO show "Robin Williams: Weapons of Self-Destruction" at the Television Critics Association Cable summer press tour in Pasadena, July 30, 2009.

Robin Williams Death Raises Question on Mental Health; Reason for Suicide Being Probed

The death of 63-year-old Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams, who allegedly committed suicide in his California home Monday, has raised several questions on mental health and well being. Debates and theories about dealing with depression are being discussed since that is being cited as the main reason for Robin Williams’ suicide.
Smitha Nambiar Aug 15, 2014
A man plays a computer game at an internet cafe

Internet Surfing, Digital Literacy Can Boost Memory: Study

Digital literacy, which includes activities such as internet or web browsing, and emailing, can improve memory, revealed a study conducted by researchers at the Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina in Brazil.
Smitha Nambiar Aug 15, 2014

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