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Study: Empathy plays a key role in moral judgments

Utilitarian judgment may arise not simply from enhanced cognitive control but also from diminished emotional processing and reduced empathy, according to a report by Liane Young, assistant professor of psychology at Boston College in Massachusetts and Ezequiel Gleichgerrcht of the Institute of Cognitive Neurology and Favaloro University in Argentina.

Study links chemicals widely found in plastics and processed food to elevated blood pressure in children and teens

Plastic additives known as phthalates are odorless, colorless and just about everywhere: They turn up in flooring, plastic cups, beach balls, plastic wrap, intravenous tubing and -- according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- the bodies of most Americans. Once perceived as harmless, phthalates have come under increasing scrutiny. A growing collection of evidence suggests dietary exposure to phthalates (which can leech from packaging and mix with food) may cause significant metabolic and hormonal abnormalities, especially during early development.

New archaeological 'high definition' sourcing sharpens understanding of the past

A new method of sourcing the origins of artefacts in high definition is set to improve our understanding of the past.

Study reveals how fishing gear can cause slow death of whales

Using a "patient monitoring" device attached to a whale entangled in fishing gear, scientists showed for the first time how fishing lines changed a whale's diving and swimming behavior. The monitoring revealed how fishing gear hinders whales' ability to eat and migrate, depletes their energy as they drag gear for months or years, and can result in a slow death.

Biodegradable stent proves non-inferior to drug-eluting stent

The Orsiro stent, which is a novel stent platform eluting sirolimus from a biodegradable polymer, demonstrated non-inferiority to the Xience Prime everolimus-eluting stent for the primary angiographic endpoint of in-stent late lumen loss at nine months in the results of an imaging substudy reported at EuroPCR 2013 today.

Post-approval TAVI registry shows high rates of device success at 1 year

One-year results from SOURCE XT -- one of the largest, post-approval transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) registries to-date -- reported today at EuroPCR 2013 show good clinical outcomes in routine clinical practice, with high rates of device success for all access approaches, valve sizes and delivery systems.

Early removal of adenoids and tonsils can help pediatric sleep apnea symptoms

A study led by Brigham and Women's Hospital finds early removal of adenoids and tonsils can improve behavior, sleep apnea symptoms and quality of life in children with sleep apnea. However, early removal fails to improve short term cognitive functioning.

Biomarkers discovered for inflammatory bowel disease

Using the Department of Defense Serum Repository, University of Cincinnati researchers have identified a number of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease, which could help with earlier diagnosis and intervention in those who have not yet shown symptoms.

Researchers find genetic tie to improved survival time for pulmonary fibrosis

Research into genetic features of pulmonary fibrosis by physicians and scientists at the University of Colorado School of Medicine may lead to improved treatment of this deadly lung disease, according to a paper published online by JAMA.

Changing cancer's environment to halt its spread

By studying the roles two proteins, thrombospondin-1 and prosaposin, play in discouraging cancer metastasis, a trans-Atlantic research team has identified a five-amino acid fragment of prosaposin that significantly reduces metastatic spread in mouse models of prostate, breast and lung cancer. The findings suggest that a prosaposin-based drug could potentially block metastasis in a variety of cancers.

Money: Corporate tax avoidance

What can be done to stop massive global tax evasion? EU leaders will try and thrash out the issues in Brussels later, but are they likely to make any progress? Why you might be getting a nice surprise, or a nasty shock from the taxman this week. And how important is Microsoft's latest games console?

Money: Apple’s tax affairs 21 May 13

Apple has been accused of being "among America's largest tax avoiders" by a Senate committee. It's annual results day for Britain's biggest clothes retailer: We ask if M&S can get some sparkle back in its stores and mark an end to disappointing sales figures. And we discuss how much closer Royal Mail is towards privatisation.

Money: Independence and Banking 20 May 13

An independent Scotland could become vulnerable to a banking collapse similar to the ones seen in Iceland and Cyprus. That's the warning from the UK Treasury this morning as the Government publishes its latest analysis of what impact an independent Scotland may have. Inflation will stay around 2% for the foreseeable future according to the Ernst and Young ITEM Club. If it does, what will it mean for consumers? It's been 10 years since the first person in the UK used chip and pin, we take a look at who it's transformed our spending habits.

Money: Google Tax 17 May 13

Google's tax affairs came in for criticism again yesterday after an appearance in front of parliament's Public Accounts Committee. Rent has gone up in every single region for the first time since 2011 according to one survey; we look at what impact the government's house buying schemes will have on the rental market. And as pop fans get ready for the Eurovision song contest tomorrow evening, we take a look at the latest news from the eurozone - with a musical twist.

Money: BP oil spill costs escalate 16 May 13

BP wants Prime Minister David Cameron to intervene over the escalating cost of compensating US companies for the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster in 2010. As unemployment rises and wage increases slow down, we ask if the economy is on the right track. And questions are raised over the benefits to the economy for the new high speed rail network. We take a look at the concerns.

Genetics Home Reference: sitosterolemia

Genetics Home Reference: sitosterolemia

Genetics Home Reference: Pearson marrow-pancreas syndrome

Genetics Home Reference: Pearson marrow-pancreas syndrome

Genetics Home Reference: Mainzer-Saldino syndrome

Genetics Home Reference: Mainzer-Saldino syndrome

Genetics Home Reference: factor V deficiency

Genetics Home Reference: factor V deficiency

Genetics Home Reference: DICER1 syndrome

Genetics Home Reference: DICER1 syndrome

Genetics Home Reference: Coffin-Siris syndrome

Genetics Home Reference: Coffin-Siris syndrome

NLM to Participate in Health Datapalooza IV

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) will join with other health data leaders and innovators for the fourth annual Health Datapalooza. The unique event will be held June 3-4, 2013 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

MedlinePlus: Overactive Bladder

MedlinePlus: Overactive Bladder

Genetics Home Reference: Carpenter syndrome

Genetics Home Reference: Carpenter syndrome

NLM Lends from Its Historical Collections to The Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibition "Search for the Unicorn"

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is pleased to be included in a new exhibition which opened May 15 and runs through August 18, 2013 at The Cloisters museum and gardens, the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art for medieval art and architecture in New York City.