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DNA tells the story of how ancient humans first came to the Americas

University of Illinois anthropology professor Ripan Malhi looks to DNA to tell the story of how ancient humans first came to the Americas and what happened to them once they were here.

18 Nov 2013

iPads play increasing role in making late-speaking autistic children develop language

New research indicates that children with autism who are minimally verbal can learn to speak later than previously thought, and iPads are playing an increasing role in making that happen, according to Ann Kaiser[peabody.vanderbilt.edu], a researcher at Vanderbilt Peabody College[peabody.vanderbilt.edu] of education and human development.

16 Nov 2013

Study: Collaborative approaches can be effective in fighting high blood pressure

Uncontrolled high blood pressure rates continue to grow despite the availability of proven treatments, but collaborative approaches can be effective in fighting this deadly disease, according to a science advisory from the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

16 Nov 2013

Researchers study children with grapheme-color synesthesia

What colour is H? Is 4 brighter than 9? For most people these questions might seem baffling, but not for people with grapheme-color synesthesia.

12 Nov 2013

Researchers develop model that predicts earlier prediction of Alzheimer's disease in older adults

Using scores obtained from cognitive tests, Johns Hopkins researchers think they have developed a model that could help determine whether memory loss in older adults is benign or a stop on the way to Alzheimer's disease.

12 Nov 2013

Study: Hospitals vary in management of children with traumatic brain injury

Hospitals vary in management of children with traumatic brain injury—particularly in monitoring and preventing the harmful effects of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), according to a study in the November issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

12 Nov 2013

Researchers identify novel therapeutic approach for most frequent genetic cause of ALS

A team of scientists led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research have identified a novel therapeutic approach for the most frequent genetic cause of ALS, a disorder of the regions of the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement, and frontal temporal degeneration, the second most frequent dementia.

10 Nov 2013

Obama apologizes for his 'you can keep it' promise as some Americans face health insurance cancellations

President Barack Obama issued the apology in an interview with NBC News that aired Thursday evening. He also said his administration was working on a fix for the problem.

10 Nov 2013

Moderate exercise during pregnancy enhances newborn child's brain development

As little as 20 minutes of moderate exercise three times per week during pregnancy enhances the newborn child's brain development, according to researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine children's hospital.

10 Nov 2013

First Edition: November 8, 2013

Today's headlines include coverage of President Barack Obama's apology to people who lost their individual market health coverage because of requirements of the health law.

8 Nov 2013

Some union health plans could get break from health law's reinsurance fee

Language included in a Health and Human Services regulation released last week indicated that some self-insured, self-administered plans would not have to pay this fee in 2015 or 2016. It is not entirely clear, however, which plans would qualify for this exemption.

8 Nov 2013

Study: Speaking a second language may delay onset of three types of dementias

In the largest study on the topic to date, research shows that speaking a second language may delay the onset of three types of dementias. The research is published in the November 6, 2013, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Nov 2013

Early childhood educators can ignite growth of communication skills in infants and toddlers

Researchers at UNC's Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute have completed a new examination of peer-reviewed science that reveals how early childhood educators can ignite the growth of language and communication skills in infants and toddlers. Earlier today, Nicole Gardner-Neblett and Kathleen Cranley Gallagher published the FPG team's research-based recommendations online.

7 Nov 2013

Obama resets the 'keep your insurance' pledge, heads to Texas

President Barack Obama will be visiting an area -- Dallas County -- that has one of the highest concentrations of uninsured people in the nation. He is expected to urge Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a staunch opponent of the health law, to follow the lead of other Republican state executives and pursue the overhaul's Medicaid expansion.

6 Nov 2013

Eye contact during early infancy may be key to early identification of autism

Eye contact during early infancy may be a key to early identification of autism, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health.

6 Nov 2013

First Edition: November 6, 2013

Today's headlines include reports detailing the contents of the health law's "war room" notes as well as scene-setters for today's Senate hearing testimony about healthcare.gov by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

6 Nov 2013

Magnesium deficiency may play important role in cognitive impairment

November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month and the serious issues of cognitive health will be in the spotlight in the coming weeks. The medical community agrees that cognitive impairment, ranging from mild to severe, is almost epidemic in the U.S. as the Baby Boomer generation is aging and living longer. Scientists believe one reason is that the human brain begins shrinking after age 25. Structural changes and loss of brain synapses lead to rapid decline in cognitive health.

5 Nov 2013

Ads seek to refocus Obamacare debate; Dems point to GOP's 'sabotage' campaign

Health law opponents are using President Barack Obama's promise that Americans could keep their health plan if they like it against him in a series of new ads. Meanwhile, Politico examines the effect of the long-running Republican effort to derail the law.

4 Nov 2013

First Edition: October 31, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about the Obama administration's efforts to recover from health law implementation hiccups and challenges.

31 Oct 2013

House panel grills CMS chief Tavenner about health law website, insurance cancellations

Tavenner, who oversees the agency responsible for developing Healthcare.gov, apologized for the many problems consumers are encountering as Republicans expand their concerns.

30 Oct 2013

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DNA tells the story of how ancient humans first came to the Americas

iPads play increasing role in making late-speaking autistic children develop language

Study: Collaborative approaches can be effective in fighting high blood pressure

Researchers study children with grapheme-color synesthesia

Researchers develop model that predicts earlier prediction of Alzheimer's disease in older adults

Study: Hospitals vary in management of children with traumatic brain injury

Researchers identify novel therapeutic approach for most frequent genetic cause of ALS

Obama apologizes for his 'you can keep it' promise as some Americans face health insurance cancellations

Moderate exercise during pregnancy enhances newborn child's brain development

First Edition: November 8, 2013

Some union health plans could get break from health law's reinsurance fee

Study: Speaking a second language may delay onset of three types of dementias

Early childhood educators can ignite growth of communication skills in infants and toddlers

Obama resets the 'keep your insurance' pledge, heads to Texas

Eye contact during early infancy may be key to early identification of autism

First Edition: November 6, 2013

Magnesium deficiency may play important role in cognitive impairment

Ads seek to refocus Obamacare debate; Dems point to GOP's 'sabotage' campaign

First Edition: October 31, 2013

House panel grills CMS chief Tavenner about health law website, insurance cancellations

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