New research showing that it could be possible to slow the rate of progression of Parkinson's.

Quoted: The chemical urate, which is known to cause gout, slows Parkinson's disease progression, researchers conclude.

I've often thought about this. SO true...

Quoted: Sometimes, muscles twitch. We're used to going online to solve every mystery in our lives; who wouldn't run to the Web if his tongue began to twitch?

A controversial study out of Cornell that's back in the news thanks to Michael Savage. Still, it seems autism is likely multi-factorial and linking it to TV at an early age is just once piece of the puzzle...

Quoted: I speculated in Slate that the mounting incidence of childhood autism may be related to increased television viewing among the very young. The autism rise began around 1980, about the same time cable TV and VCRs became common and Nickelodeon, the first kids-oriented channel, launched.

Awesome random Slate article on octopus intelligence.

Quoted: Aristotle didn't have a high opinion of the octopus. "The octopus is a stupid creature," he wrote, "for it will approach a man's hand if it be lowered in the water." Twenty-four centuries later, this "stupid" creature is enjoying a much better reputation.

Update: looks like Ted Kennedy is out of surgery and doing relatively well.

Quoted: Surgeons on Monday performed brain surgery on Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, and his doctor said the procedure to treat his cancerous brain tumor “was successful and accomplished our goals.”

I really hope Ted Kennedy's brain surgery goes well. Sounds like he's at one of the leading medical institutions in the world for this type of procedure...

Quoted: Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was at Duke University Medical Center on Monday for a risky six-hour surgery for his cancerous brain tumor, and faces chemotherapy and radiation treatment following the procedure.

Oh no, how sad!

Quoted: Sen. Edward M. Kennedy says he has a malignant brain tumor. Doctors for the Massachusetts Democrat say it was discovered after a seizure this weekend.

Haha we all have an inner Homer Simpson. For example, it took every ounce of energy this morning to overcome my impulse to eat the free donut (which would make me feel crappy later) and have healthy cereal. Mmmmm, free donut.

Quoted: The real trick to understanding how to approach Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness, the new book by Cass R. Sunstein and Richard H. Thaler, lies in recognizing the limitations of your inner Homer Simpson and opting out of your own stupid choices.

Fascinating study. No big surprise, but it pays to conserve your energy for the important tasks. (Guess this is sort of another 'duh' study - my mom's been telling me that for years!)

Quoted: Consistently doing any activity that requires self-control seems to increase willpower — and the ability to delay gratification is highly associated with success in life.