All posts tagged 'brain functioning'

Scientists back brain drugs for healthy people

Posted on December 7th, 2008 · Posted in Brain Injury

Date: 12/7/2008 By MALCOLM RITTERAP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Healthy people should have the right to boost their brains with pills, like those prescribed for hyperactive kids or memory-impaired older folks, several scientists contend in a provocative commentary. College students are already illegally taking prescription stimulants like Ritalin..
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US family opposes end to care for brain-dead boy

Posted on November 8th, 2008 · Posted in Brain Injury

Date: 11/8/2008 By DAVID B. CARUSOAssociated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ A U.S. hospital has asked a judge for permission to stop treating a brain-dead 12-year-old cancer patient, even though his ultra-religious New York parents want to keep him on life support. Motl Brody of Brooklyn was pronounced dead..
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