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For the Brain, Remembering Is Like Reliving
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For the first time, scientists have recorded individual brain cells fetching a spontaneous memory.
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Observatory: Marijuana Ingredient May Fight Bacteria
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Researchers have discovered that the main active ingredient in marijuana shows promise as an antibacterial agent.
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Researchers See Promise in New Test for Tumors
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A radioactive tracer that “lights up” cancer hiding inside dense breasts showed promise in its first big test against mammograms.
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Pfizer Acquires Rights to Alzheimer’s Drug
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Pfizer said that it was acquiring the rights to Dimebon, a promising experimental drug for Alzheimer’s disease, from Medivation for as much as $725 million.
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A Regeneron Drug Minimized Recurrence of Gout in Clinical Trial
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Results about the promising gout treatment Arcalyst come from a midstage trial involving a limited number of patients, but a larger study is planned for next year.
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National Briefing | Science and Health: Teenage Suicide Rate Remains High
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The number of teenage suicides has fallen slightly but the rate remains disturbingly high, researchers said, possibly fueled by warnings that have deterred many from using antidepressants.
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Mind: Spot on Popularity Scale Speaks to the Future; Middle Has Its Rewards
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High school students know that popularity is far more than a temporary competition, and in recent years psychologists have confirmed that intuition.
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Vital Signs: Awareness: Stadiums Sell Alcohol to Young and Drunk
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Stadium vendors often sell alcohol to fans notably intoxicated or under age, a study finds.
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Vital Signs: Regimens: Signs of Progress Long After Stroke
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Even years after suffering a stroke, some patients may still see a significant improvement in their ability to walk with the right therapy.
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Vital Statistics: The Odds It Will Kill You? See New Charts
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New risk charts provide a broader perspective on the risks associated with 10 different causes of death.
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