Archive of articles published on the 1st of September 2008

Brain imaging links chronic insomnia to reversible cognitive deficits without changes in behavior
Thawing permafrost likely to boost global warming
Noninvasive test accurately identifies advanced liver disease without biopsy
Study shows heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for carotid atherosclerosis
Bowling alone because the team got downsized
Periodic limb movement during sleep is less common in African-Americans; associated with insomnia
Study shows subjective sensitivity skin temperature change is decreased in older insomniac adults
More daytime sleeping predicts less recovery during rehabilitation for older adults
Family therapy helps relieve depression symptoms in bipolar teens
Children of older fathers more likely to have bipolar disorder
Playing, and even watching, sports improves brain function
Study examines relationship between low birth weight and psychiatric problems in children
Global warming greatest in past decade
Wolves would rather eat salmon
Hospitals provide formula sample packs while medical organizations encourage breastfeeding
Depression common among Rwandan youth who head households
Children's calorie expenditure, heart rate increase during active video games
TGen and Washington University researchers discover new approach to treating endometrial cancer