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Anxiety On Succession In Egypt As Mubarak Recovers

Cairo: Ten days after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak underwent surgery in Germany, there is growing uncertainty over his state of health and increased talk about who will eventually succeed him. Yes... (original story)

Today's Youth Aren't Ego-Driven Slackers After All

Today's youth are generally not the self-centered, antisocial slackers that previous research has made them out to be, according to a provocative new study co-authored by a Michigan State University psychologist... (original story)

For depressed physically ill patients, antidepressants can prove beneficial

Antidepressants are effective at treating depression in patients suffering from physical illnesses, according to a new study. (original story)

Scientists establish leech as model for study of reproductive behavior

Researchers have discovered that injecting a simple hormone into leeches creates a novel way to study how hormones and the nervous system work together to produce species-specific reproductive behavior. (original story)

Research Suggests That If You Are True To Yourself, Better Romantic Relationships Will Follow

A new study examined how dating relationships were affected by the ability of people to see themselves clearly and objectively, act in ways consistent with their beliefs, and interact honestly and truthfully with others... (original story)

Study Shows Family Mealtimes Help Children With Asthma Breathe Easier

Children who have asthma are at high risk for separation anxiety, but a new study has found a home remedy that parents can use - regular family mealtimes. "It makes sense that children who have difficulty breathing might be anxious and prefer to keep their parents, who can help them in an emergency,... (original story)

It's Brain Awareness Week

This week is brain awareness week! The Dana Foundation offers a great collection of resources, including education and science tools, puzzles, graphs and tips for planning your own Brain Awareness Week activities. Teachers can find great ideas and fun activities to incorporate into lessons on brai... (original story)

Everybody Can Become A Better Idea Generator

Everybody can make himself better at creating ideas. People can increase their creativity by improving their knowledge about the topic ideas should be generated about, practising a range of idea-generation methods, making efforts to create a lot of ideas and having the right attitude, says Lassi Lii... (original story)

Feeling lonely adds to rate of blood pressure increase in people 50 years old and older

Chronic feelings of loneliness take a toll on blood pressure over time, causing a marked increase after four years. A new study shows, for the first time, a direct relation between loneliness and larger increases in blood pressure four years later -- a link that is independent of age and other facto... (original story)

Ayres Molestation Trial On Hold While Doctors Evaluate His Mental Health

The prosecution of a once-renowned San Mateo child psychiatrist accused of molesting his male patients is on hold while doctors decide whether he is fit to stand trial, an attorney said Tuesday.The se... (original story)





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