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Alzheimer’s symptoms reversed using drug
According to the study published in the journal Science, neuroscientists at Case Western Reserve U. School of Medicine have found a promising drug that reversed the cognitive, social and olfactory deficits and improved the neuronal circuit function in mice caused by the onset of Alzheimer’s disease...
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3D contact lenses may be available as soon as 2014
For the 20 percent of 18 to 34-year-olds who wear contact lenses, high-tech applications will soon be available in a very small form.
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World’s tallest man stops growing
Professors at U. Virginia’s Medical Center have stopped the world’s tallest man from growing, according to press statement released Monday by the University’s Health System.
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New study finds teens more likely to drink when they watch drinking in movies
The movies that kids watch might have more severe implications later on in life when it comes to destructive habits.
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Michelle Obama, Samantha Cameron visit American U.
First Ladies Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron hosted a mini-Olympic games at American U. March 13 to promote Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative and this summer’s Olympic Games in London.
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Playing video games not a waste of time, according to recent studies
Whether it’s Angry Birds, World of Warcraft or SimCity, research has found that playing video games can improve the way people think. Within the last few years, several University studies have shown that video games can boost creativity, reaction time and decision making.
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Ultrasound bill becomes law
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell signed House Bill 462 Wednesday which requires women in the state of Virginia to undergo an abdominal ultrasound before receiving an abortion. The bill is set to take effect July 1.
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Column: Levying a tax on sugary drinks is a sweet deal
Whether in the form of Gatorade to replenish electrolytes after a hard workout, 5-hour Energy to get through a long day of classes or Pepsi to get a short-lived energy boost at work, we've all experienced the benefits of drinks with high sugar content.
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Pollution may trigger strokes, research finds
Even at levels that comply with federal regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency, air pollution may increase the risk of stroke, according to research led by Gregory Wellenius, Brown U. assistant professor of epidemiology.
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