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When Bears Steal Human Food, Mom's Not To Blame
Researchers from the
Wildlife Conservation
Society found that the black
bears that become habituated
to human food and garbage
may not be learning these
... > full story
Why Face Symmetry Is Sexy Across Cultures And Species
In a study published in the
May 7 issue of the journal
PLoS ONE, Anthony Little of
the University of Stirling
and colleagues show that
measurements of symmetry and
... > full story
Child Abuse May 'Mark' Genes In Brains Of Suicide Victims
Scientists have discovered
important differences
between the brains of
suicide victims and
so-called normal brains.
Although the genetic
... > full story
Gut Hormone Makes Food Look Even Yummier
A gut hormone that causes
people to eat more does so
by making food appear more
desirable, suggests a new
report in Cell Metabolism.
In a brain imaging study of
individuals, the researchers
... > full story
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Young People Are Intentionally Drinking And Taking Drugs For Better Sex, European Survey Finds
May 9, 2008 — Teenagers and young adults across Europe drink and take drugs as part of deliberate sexual strategies. A third of 16-35 year old males and a quarter of females surveyed are drinking alcohol to ... > full story -
Elderly In Long-term Care Setting Suffer Depression More Than Those Cared For At Home
May 9, 2008 — Elderly in a long-term care setting are more likely to be prescribed antidepressants and to self-report depression compared to those in a home-health care setting, according to a study. The study of ... > full story -
Asthma Inhaler Misuse Widespread Among Anti-social Teens
May 9, 2008 — Nearly one out of four teens who use an asthma inhaler say their intent is to get high. Findings from a new study identified high levels of asthma inhaler misuse among anti-social youths, who ... > full story -
Depression Diversity: Brain Studies Reveal Big Differences Among Individuals
May 8, 2008 — Depressed people may have far fewer of the receptors for some of the brain's "feel good" stress-response chemicals than non-depressed people, new research shows. And even among depressed people, the ... > full story -
Speaking More Than One Language May Slow The Aging Process In The Mind
May 8, 2008 — Children who speak a second or third language may have an unexpected advantage later in life, a new study has found. Knowing and speaking many languages may protect the brain against the effects of ... > full story -
Lack Of Motivation In Schizophrenia Linked To Brain Chemical Imbalance
May 8, 2008 — A study of patients with psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia suggests an alternative explanation for why many sufferers lack motivation. In addition to the hallucinations that often ... > full story -
New Target For Alzheimer's Disease Identified
May 8, 2008 — In a new study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, researchers have determined in mouse models that modulating the activity of enkephalin peptides in the brain might reduce the cognitive ... > full story -
Does The Brain Control Muscles Or Movements?
May 8, 2008 — One of the major scientific questions about the brain is how it can translate the simple intent to perform an action -- say, reach for a glass -- into the dynamic, coordinated symphony of muscle ... > full story -
After Divorce, Stable Families Help Minimize Long-term Harm To Children
May 8, 2008 — For children of divorce, what happens after their parents split up may be just as important to their long-term well-being as the divorce itself. A new study found that children who lived in unstable ... > full story -
Genes And The Environment Contribute Differently To Drinking Among Young Adolescents
May 7, 2008 — A 2001/2002 report by the World Health Organization found that, among young people in western countries who began drinking before 16 years of age, the average age of initiation was 12 years of age. A ... > full story
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