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Probing the complex nature of concussion
It seems simple enough: Taking a hard hit to the head can give you a concussion. But, Stanford researchers report
Inner ear provides clues to human dispersal
The early migration of humans out of Africa and across the world can be proven using genetic and morphological analyses.
Peer influence, better HIV counseling could encourage boys in Africa to be circumcised
With research showing that male circumcision reduces the odds of getting HIV through heterosexual sex by 60 percent, more boys
Anomalous brain structure ID’d in preschoolers with ADHD
(HealthDay)—Anomalous brain development is evident among medication-naive preschoolers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published in the April
Medical marijuana gets wary welcome from older adults, poll shows
Few older adults use medical marijuana, a new national poll finds, but the majority support its use if a doctor
E-cig health claims up in smoke
They’ve been hailed as the danger-free alternative to nicotine-based cigarettes. But are electronic cigarettes really safer? The short answer: no.
Autologous fat transfer effective for facial reconstruction
(HealthDay)—Autologous fat transfer (AFT) is an effective technique for treating soft-tissue deformities in the head and neck, according to a
5 ways Amazon could disrupt healthcare
Just about everyone paying attention in healthcare is wondering exactly what Amazon has up its sleeve. After inking an alliance
Infant death study reveals dangerous sleep practices among babysitters, relatives, others
Babies who died during their sleep while being watched by someone other than parents often had been placed in unsafe