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Autistic Children Have Difficulty Distinguishing Between Living and Non-Living Things

Toddlers with autism can categorize things depending on their 'surface characteristics' but are not that good at distingushing living from non-living things
by Alexandra Lupu, October 12th, 2006
 

Vigilance Is the Key to Weight Loss That Lasts

People who have shed weight and want to stick to the normal body weight they have achieved must get used to the new lifestyle and weigh daily
by Alexandra Lupu, October 12th, 2006
 

Want Your Kid to 'Sleep Like a Baby'? Bedtime Routine Is the Solution

Parents should receive 'sleeping training' if they want their kids to have a good, deep night's sleep
by Alexandra Lupu, October 12th, 2006
Men Prefer Staying to Watch Sports Than Going to the Emergency Room

Men Prefer Staying to Watch Sports Than Going to the Emergency Room

by Alexandra Lupu, October 12th, 2006
'Armchair athletes' should care more about the symptoms and outcomes of their health disorders than about the outcome of a televised football or baseball match
 

Why Do People Faint after Strenuous Physical Activity

Histamine is closely connected to lower blood flow and pressure which occur after exercising intensely and bring about fainting
by Alexandra Lupu, October 11th, 2006
 

Trans Fats Naturally Occurring in Dairy Products Not Harmful

Trans fats in pastry or hot-dogs are very harmful for one's health, but this does not mean that trans fats naturally occurring in milk or cheese have the same negative effects on people's health
by Alexandra Lupu, October 11th, 2006
 

Psoriasis Raises Risk of Heart Disorder in Younger Patients

Adults with ages around 30 with severe psoriasis symptoms have a 3-fold-risk of developing coronary and heart problems
by Alexandra Lupu, October 11th, 2006
 

Women Dress Sexier When at Ovulation

Women adopt a more fashionable and flamboyant clothing style when ovulating than when in their least fertile phase of the month
by Alexandra Lupu, October 11th, 2006
Vision and Hearing Loss Linked in Old Age

Vision and Hearing Loss Linked in Old Age

by Alexandra Lupu, October 10th, 2006
Both sensory impairments may be triggered by common factors, such as diabetes, atherosclerosis etc.
 

FDA Approves Canola Oil Because It Is Good for the Heart

Canola oil reduces levels of 'unfriendly' cholesterol in the blood and therefore cuts risks for coronary heart disease
by Alexandra Lupu, October 10th, 2006
 

High BMIs = Low IQs?

Overweight or obese middle-aged adults had poorer IQ tests scores than their normal-weight peers
by Alexandra Lupu, October 10th, 2006
 

Adopt Mediterranean Diet to Cut Risks of Alzheimer's Disease

Vitamins and nutrients in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, red wine etc. specific to the Mediterranean diet are very potent against Alzheimer's disease and the decline of cognitive function
by Alexandra Lupu, October 10th, 2006
 

Walnuts Beat Olive Oil at Protecting Arteries and Heart from High-Fat Harmful Meals

Nuts neutralize harmful effects of fats which harden and stiffen arteries and may cause heart disease
by Alexandra Lupu, October 10th, 2006
 

Fruits and Vegetables Prevent Gallstone Risk

Leafy green veggies and natural foods laden with vitamin C are mostly responsible for reducing the chances for gallstones
by Alexandra Lupu, October 10th, 2006
'Schizophrenia' Term Improperly Used

'Schizophrenia' Term Improperly Used

by Alexandra Lupu, October 9th, 2006
Experts say that calling someone a 'schizophrenic' should be banned
 
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