
Bittersweet: Bait-Averse Cockroaches Shudder at Sugar
Sugar isn't always sweet to
German cockroaches. In a new
study, researchers show that
glucose sets off bitter
receptors in roach taste
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Bird's Playlist Could Signal Mental Strengths and Weaknesses
Having the biggest playlist
doesn't make a male songbird
the brainiest of the bunch,
a new study shows. In a
series of problem-solving
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Fishing for Memories: How Long-Term Memories Are Processed to Guide Behavior
In our interaction with our
environment we constantly
refer to past experiences
stored as memories to guide
behavioral decisions. But
... > full story

Fast and Painless Way to Better Mental Arithmetic? Yes, There Might Actually Be a Way
In the future, if you want
to improve your ability to
manipulate numbers in your
head, you might just plug
yourself in. So say
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Addiction as a Disorder of Decision-Making
May 22, 2013 New research shows that craving drugs such as nicotine can be visualized in specific regions of the brain that are implicated in determining the value of actions, in planning actions and in ... > full story -
Youth Who Have Their First Drink During Puberty Have Higher Levels of Later Drinking
May 18, 2013 The earlier the age at which youth take their first alcoholic drink, the greater the risk of later alcohol ... > full story -
Individuals Who Drink Heavily and Smoke May Show 'Early Aging' of the Brain
May 18, 2013 Alcohol treatment interventions work best when patients understand and are actively involved in the process. A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on ... > full story -
Autism: Sensory-Motor or Environmental Enrichment May Be Promising Approach
May 18, 2013 In the first successful experiment with humans using a treatment known as sensory-motor or environmental enrichment, researchers documented marked improvement in young autistic boys when compared to ... > full story -
Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Is Connected to Reduced IQ
May 16, 2013 The relationship between the heritable risk for schizophrenia and low intelligence (IQ) has not been clear. Schizophrenia is commonly associated with cognitive impairments that may cause functional ... > full story -
Sexual Harassment Linked to 'Purging' -- In Men
May 9, 2013 Men who experience high levels of sexual harassment are much more likely than women to induce vomiting and take laxatives and diuretics in an attempt to control their weight, according to a ... > full story -
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Rethinking Treatment Goals Improves Results for Those With Persistent Anorexia
May 8, 2013 Patients with severe and enduring anorexia nervosa stuck with treatments in a clinical trial and made significant improvements with just a slight modification of the standard goals and methods of ... > full story -
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90 Percent of Pediatric Specialists Not Following Clinical Guidelines When Treating Preschoolers With ADHD
May 4, 2013 A recent study by pediatricians examined to what extent pediatric physicians adhere to American Academy of Pediatrics clinical guidelines regarding pharmacotherapy in treating young patients with ... > full story -
Don't Txt N Drive: Teens Not Getting Msg: 43 Percent of Youths Admit to Texting While Driving
May 4, 2013 Teens can get hundreds of text messages a day, but one message they aren't getting is that they shouldn't text and drive. Nearly 43 percent of high school students of driving age who were surveyed in ... > full story -
Increases in Heart Disease Risk Factors May Decrease Brain Function
May 2, 2013 Increases in heart disease risk factors may decrease brain function. The association between the two was noted in young and middle-age adults as well as the elderly. Smoking and diabetes were ... > full story
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