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Author Nancy Langston talks about the history of the chemical DES and what it could mean for future regulation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
UCI.edu – UC Irvine neurobiologists are providing the first visual evidence that learning promotes brain health – and, therefore, that mental stimulation could limit the debilitating effects of aging on memory and the mind.
Using a novel visualization...
UCSF.edu – Doctors treat millions of children with Ritalin every year to improve their focus on tasks, but scientists now report that Ritalin also directly enhances the speed of learning.
In animal research, the scientists showed for the first time...
Researchers conducting a study of phthalate exposure and breast cancer among Mexican women reported that metabolites of one type of phthalate are associated with at least twice the risk of breast cancer, while other types appear to lower risk.
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Med.Stanford.edu – Acupuncture appears to be an effective way to reduce depression symptoms during pregnancy, according to a first-of-its-kind study from Stanford University School of Medicine researchers.
The study authors, led by Rachel Manber,...
UGA.edu – The anxiety that often accompanies a chronic illness can chip away at quality of life and make patients less likely to follow their treatment plan. But regular exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety, a new University of...