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Brain’s Super-Sensitivity to Curbs
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- Written by Jill Rosen Jill Rosen
- Published: 31 July 2016 31 July 2016
Baltimore, Maryland - Humans rely on boundaries like walls and curbs for navigation, and Johns Hopkins University researchers have pinpointed the areas of the brain most sensitive to even the tiniest borders.
Evidence suggests migratory birds are not a reservoir for highly pathogenic flu viruses
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- Written by Jann Ingmire Jann Ingmire
- Published: 31 July 2016 31 July 2016
Memphis, Tennessee - The H5 avian influenza A virus that devastated North American poultry farms in 2014-15 was initially spread by migratory waterfowl, but evidence suggests such highly pathogenic flu viruses do not persist in wild birds. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital led the research, which appears online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Gas Drops for Fussiness
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- Written by Dr. Kara Fine Dr. Kara Fine
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - You and your baby are not alone. Fussiness is common and can be a normal part of infant behavior. In general, there’s no harm in giving your baby gas drops if they seem to help. It’s likely her frequent fussiness will fade over time without additional treatment.
Hope takes on different meanings for Alzheimer's caregivers
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- Written by Angela Lunde Angela Lunde
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's or a related dementia, we may silently hope that the diagnosis is incorrect or that somehow they will defy the odds and not get any worse. We hope that a drug is available that will fix the problem or that a new drug will come to market at any moment. But, as time goes on, this hope fades.
Identifying Alzheimer’s in Its Earliest Stages
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- Written by Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D. Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D.
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - There is no one test that can be used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But, based on an assessment of symptoms, along with a variety of tests and exams, Alzheimer’s often can be identified in its earliest stages. Seeking medical attention as soon as Alzheimer’s symptoms become noticeable is key to a prompt diagnosis.
American Red Cross Receives AmeriCorps Grant to Teach Preparedness, Home Fire Safety
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Washington, DC - The American Red Cross has received a $1.066 million AmeriCorps grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support AmeriCorps members to help the Red Cross teach both children and adults in 15 states about home fire safety and being prepared for emergencies.
Reckless drug smuggler plunges vehicle into Rio Grande
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- Written by Border Scope Border Scope
- Published: 30 July 2016 30 July 2016
Harlingen, Texas - In an attempt to evade Border Patrol agents, a drug smuggler recklessly drove his vehicle into the Rio Grande on Wednesday.