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Oral steroids ineffective in the treatment of preschool virus-induced wheezing
A new study from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry has found that a common treatment for wheezing in preschool children is no more effective than a...
Popular songs can cue specific memories
Whether the soundtrack of your youth was doo-wop or disco, new wave or Nirvana, psychology research at Kansas State University shows that even just thinking about a particular song can...
Personal disaster preparedness
A recent survey by Medical College of Wisconsin researchers of over 1,800 patients seen in the Froedtert Hospital Emergency Department revealed that Metro Milwaukee residents may not personally be as...
The total package: A skillful, compassionate doctor
Patients and their families want physicians who are gifted in diagnosis and treatment and who are caring individuals with the interpersonal skills needed to communicate complex information in stressful circumstances...
Infants draw on past to interpret present, understand other people's behaviour
The old real estate maxim 'location, location, location' also plays a role in how infants learn to understand the ambiguous actions and behaviour of other people...
I quit, we quit - what works better for smokers?
A study from the University of Bath has found that smokers are twice as likely to kick the habit if they use a support group rather than trying to give...
'Sunshine vitamin' link to cognitive problems in older people
Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School, the University of Cambridge and the University of Michigan, have for the first time identified a relationship between Vitamin D, the 'sunshine vitamin,' and...
Teleportation Milestone Achieved
Scientists have come a bit closer to achieving the "Star Trek" feat of teleportation.
Study: Sometimes 100 cents feels like it's worth more than a dollar
We all know that $1 is equal to 100 cents. But a new study suggests that, in some situations, people may behave as if 100 cents actually has more...
Have You Ever Shruck?
"Remember the time in 2003 when Bartlett came to work all hung over?" Laughs. "Nothing ever changes." [Bush] continued: "We never shruck—" "Shirked!" someone yelled. "Shirked," Bush corrected, smiling. "You might have shirked;...
Community-based Internet forums are great for new mothers, but could marginalise fathers
Researchers believe that local online forums could play a key role in helping new mothers to share experiences and concerns, according to a study published in the January issue of...
Disabled and other vulnerable groups more susceptible to terrorism fears
Research has shown that certain marginalised groups - including the mentally ill, the disabled and ethnic minorities such as African Americans and Latinos - fare worse than others in the...
Early childhood diet may influence future health
If you have trouble keeping weight off and you're wondering why - the surprising answer may well be the cheeseburgers you ate - when you were a toddler...
Nature and Its Knockoffs
Also in today's links: measuring the effectiveness of IVF, checking the predictive ability of brain imaging, and more. read more
Psychology study shows that violence does not motivate video game players
The next time a loved one brandishes a virtual shotgun in their favourite video game, take heart. That look of glee, says a new study, likely stems from the healthy...
Trust in the media promotes health
Trust in the media promotes health. A study of people from 29 Asian countries, reported in the open access journal BMC Medicine, has shown that individuals with high levels of...
UN humanitarian chief tours Gaza destruction
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- The U.N.'s humanitarian chief Thursday launched a first-hand examination of the devastation wrought by Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip...
Bomb test 'guinea pigs' fight for redress in court
Thousands of British servicemen were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation during nuclear tests in the 1950s due to the "cavalier attitude" of their commanders, th
News Analysis: Scientists Welcome Obama’s Words
Many of the Bush administration’s restrictions on science will take time to be removed, but many scientists are exuberant over President Obama’s vow to “restore science to its rightful place.”
Saturday Science Academy cultivates minds for medicine
A ceremony celebrates 150 students' completion of an annual program that teaches classes on anatomy and other sciences. All receive white coats for their dedication. ...
Get some balance - make flexible work policies work
(PhysOrg.com) -- Most organisations' flexible work policies sit idly in policy documents, employees too uncomfortable to implement them because they might be frowned upon by employers or co-workers for deviating...
Personal Best: Fitness Isn’t an Overnight Sensation
There are many examples of people who took up exercise and markedly changed their appearance. But how long does it take?
Teens in Love Do Less Crime
(PhysOrg.com) -- Teenagers in love may be less likely to get mixed up in crime and substance abuse, according to new UC Davis research. But while romantic love seems to...
Unrequited Love: How to Stay Friends
(PhysOrg.com) -- Unrequited romantic feelings don't have to sink friendships, according to research by Michael Motley, a professor of communication at the University of California, Davis.
College Remains Key to Prosperity
It's more true than ever — to college will increase your income, a sociologist says.
Trials for Parents Who Chose Faith Over Medicine
A Wisconsin state attorney has charged two parents with reckless endangerment after they refused to seek medical treatment for their dying daughter on religious grounds.
Why Obama's Cell Calls Will Never Fail
After Barack Obama is sworn in next week, he'll be able to enjoy one of the lesser-known benefits of the presidency: phone calls that always go through.
LeapFish hopes for success in crowded field of metasearch
"It's OK," the message on the LeapFish home page assures visitors, "you're not cheating on Google."