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Stem cells have excited scientists for their potential to grow into specialized tissue cells and possibly cure degenerative diseases such as diabetes and Parkinson’s. Stem cells drawn from human embryos, the most controversial and most promising variety, can develop into any human cell...
...specifically designed for kids up to 5; today there are more than 200, and nearly 50% of the 20 million children who visit these museums each year are under 6. They--and their parents--are being wooed by exhibits that reflect the latest thinking on how to help children develop cognitive and physical skills. "Studies show that learning doesn't start at 5 but as soon as a baby opens her eyes," says Alison Gopnik, author of The Scientist in the Crib. "The very idea of having early-childhood museums is a consequence of that research...
...that is responsible for central vision. The more serious, wet form occurs when abnormal blood vessels obscure vision. A study of more than 300 people with dry AMD published in last week's American Journal of Ophthalmology showed that those who were taking statins were half as likely to develop wet AMD. Taking aspirin--with or without a statin--worked almost as well...
...quite clear that we don’t know enough in terms of research on the impact of terrorism either on broad and healthy populations or on that minority who goes on to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),” Hyman said. “It is well worth doing research in both areas...
...important goal is to modify CBT or develop other interventions that are briefer and less expensive,” Hyman said. “Should a situation like 9/11 repeat itself, having an effective therapy that we cannot disseminate is not useful...