Archives for September 2013

New Research Discovers link between Autism and Mutated Cancer Genes

September 16, 2013 By Angela

Researches came upon a surprising discovery – some people with autism have a mutated cancer gene called PREN. To learn more about this ongoing research, click the link below.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/13/health/autisms-unexpected-link-to-cancer-gene.html?_r=0

Mind over Mind Experiment Yields Amazing Results

September 14, 2013 By Angela

Learn about the latest experiments in one person’s mind controlling another person movements by clicking on the link below.

Experiment lets man use his mind to control another personâ€™s movements – The Washington Post

New Data Increases Debate over Age to Start having Regular Mammograms

September 13, 2013 By Angela

A new study has added fuel to the current debate regarding women getting mammograms at a much younger age. The study published online in the journal Cancer indicates that the death rate could be reduced by 30 to 40 percent if the screening started when women reached the age of 40. To learn more about this study and what it means to you, click here.

Recent IRS Ruling may affect Same Sex Couples

September 12, 2013 By Angela

Possible implications were detailed in a recent article in The Washington Post involving the IRS ruling and the new Health Care Reform Law. To learn more, click on the link below.

IRS Ruling On Same-Sex Couples Has Implications For Health Law – The Washington Post

New Study Suggests Financial Concerns Decrease the Capacity for Reasoning Ability and IQ

September 11, 2013 By Angela

Results were released recently regarding a study conducted to measure a person’s ability to make sound decisions when facing financial woes. To learn more about the results, click on the link below.

Poverty strains cognitive abilities, opening door for bad decision-making, new study finds – The Washington Post