Vitamin D Pills' Effect on Healthy Bones Queried
Healthy adults do not need to take vitamin D supplements, suggests a study in The Lancet which found they had no beneficial effect on bone density, a sign of osteoporosis. But experts say many other factors could be at play and people should not stop taking supplements.: http://www.bbc.co.uk/
Depression Risk 'Starts in the Womb'
Children whose mothers are depressed during pregnancy have a small increased risk of depression in adulthood, according to a UK study. Medical treatment during pregnancy could lower the risk of future mental health problems in the child. : http://www.bbc.co.uk/
Could NFL Concussion Questions be Solved by fly Swatters?
By slapping spring-loaded vials of Drosophila melanogaster against a foam pad and knocking the flies senseless, Ganetzky and his colleagues believe they have found leads toward a biological marker for concussions and a path toward blocking degeneration of neurons that can cause symptoms of dementia. http://www.latimes.com/
Study Links Gene Variation to a Darker View of Life
Some people just see the world more darkly than others. A group of scientists says that what people observe in everyday life may depend on their genetic blueprint. A particular gene, known to play a part in emotional memories, could also influence where people tend to focus their eyes and attention. http://www.washingtonpost.com/
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