Monday, November 7th, 2011
Fertilized eggs could be granted human rights, depending on how Mississippi voters cast their ballots Tuesday on Initiative 26, otherwise known as the "personhood" amendment. The polls say the anti-abortion referendum is likely to pass. It shouldn’t, writes bioethicist Art Caplan.
Find more info about Human rights for fertilized eggs? Initiative ...
Posted in Health | Comments Off
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Scientists outline new methods for better understanding links between specific proteins and the risks associated with Alzheimer's disease in an article co-authored by University of Alabama researchers and published in Science Express. In experiments using a series of model organisms, including yeast, microscopic roundworms and rats, the researchers show how ...
Posted in Health | Comments Off
Monday, October 24th, 2011
New research reveals how we make decisions. Birds choosing between berry bushes and investors trading stocks are faced with the same fundamental challenge - making optimal choices in an environment featuring varying costs and benefits. A neuroeconomics study from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, McGill University, ...
Posted in Health | Comments Off
Thursday, October 6th, 2011
Science is probably overcoming a major milestone in patient-specific stem cell technology that will likely pave the way for cell-based therapies for life-threatening and/or chronic diseases, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, etc., scientists from NYSCF and Columbia University reported in the journal Nature. Dieter Egli, Scott Noggle and team have ...
Posted in Health | Comments Off
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
If you're having trouble slipping into — and remaining in —a good nights's sleep, don't dart straight to prescription sleep drugs. Science has found that many surprising foods, drinks, herbs, and other natural sleep aids can help put you to sleep naturally.
Find more info about Eat, drink and be sleepy ...
Posted in Health | Comments Off
