Firstborn sons have higher IQ - study
2007-06-22 09:12:35
Firstborn sons have higher IQs than their younger brothers, and their social status within the family may explain why, researchers reported.
HRT may prevent heart symptoms in younger women
2007-06-22 01:54:34
Younger women who start taking estrogen as soon as they enter menopause may be protected from heart disease, researchers said on Wednesday.
Name that feeling: You'll feel better
2007-06-22 01:37:06
Putting feelings into words makes sadness and anger less intense, U.S. brain researchers said on Wednesday, in a finding that explains why talking to a therapist -- or even a sympathetic bartender -- often makes people feel better.
Sand more deadly than sharks at beach
2007-06-21 14:17:34
Waves and sharks aren't the only dangers at the beach. More than two dozen young people have been killed over the last decade when sand holes collapsed on them.
Breast cancer genes can come from father
2007-06-20 09:02:54
A deadly gene's path can hide in a family tree when a woman has few aunts and older sisters, making it appear that her breast cancer struck out of nowhere when it really came from Dad.
Canadian scientists develop chip to test cancer progress
2007-06-20 03:24:59
Canadian scientists have developed a new chip that can locate chromosomes abnormalities in cancer patients, marking a major breakthrough for cancer treatment.
Can motion sensors predict dementia?
2007-06-19 11:01:42
Tiny motion sensors are attached to the walls, doorways and even the refrigerator of Elaine Bloomquist's home, tracking the seemingly healthy 86-year-old's daily activity.
Skipping insulin for weight risky
2007-06-19 10:56:18
Like many teenage girls, Lee Ann Thill was obsessed with her appearance. A diabetic, she was already suffering from bulimia - forcing herself to throw up to lose weight.
Polygamist community faces genetic disorder
2007-06-15 16:47:55
In a neighborhood under sandstone cliffs studded with juniper on the Arizona-Utah border, a rare genetic disorder is spreading through polygamous families on a wave of inbreeding.
Firstborn sons have higher IQs: Study
2007-06-23 06:58:00
WASHINGTON: Firstborn sons have higher IQs than their younger brothers, and their social status within the family might explain why, researchers said on Thursday.
Anxiety affects obesity surgery success
2007-06-15 15:43:40
Extremely obese people suffering from depression or anxiety tend to lose less weight after obesity surgery than mentally healthy people, researchers reported Thursday in a study that suggests such patients could benefit from treatment beforehand.
Early antibiotic use tied to childhood asthma
2007-06-15 15:39:48
The use of commonly prescribed "broad-spectrum" antibiotics, which destroy a wide range of bacteria, during infancy may raise the risk of asthma later in childhood, according to a Canadian report in the journal Chest.