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Vegetative Patients Talk With Brain
A few patients thought to be in a persistent vegetative state can activate different brain areas in response to questions, signaling some level of awareness.

‘Prewashed’ Salads May Contain Bacteria
An investigation published in Consumer Reports finds high levels of bacteria commonly linked to poor sanitation and fecal contamination in many “prewashed” packaged salads.

When Wii Goes Wrong: Video Game Injuries
A healthy 14-year-old girl in the United Kingdom suffered a fracture in her right foot when she fell off a Wii Fit balance board, says a letter in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Heavy Backpacks Strain Kids’ Spines
A new study shows heavy backpacks place significant strain on children’s spines and may lead to back pain.

Herbal Remedy Users Have Worse Asthma
Inner-city asthma sufferers who take herbal remedies tend to have worse symptoms and less inhaler use. They may rely too much on herbs — or use them because inhalers aren’t helping.

Missing Genes Linked to Extreme Obesity
Missing genes may be behind at least some cases of morbid or extreme obesity, according to a new study.

Low Serotonin Levels May Be Key to SIDS
Lower levels of the hormone serotonin may help explain why some infants succumb to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a new study.

Economic Sign? Tooth Fairy Is Paying More
A new poll shows the average tooth fairy dividend is up 13% from last year, from $1.88 to $2.13 per tooth nationwide.

Study Linking Autism to Vaccine Retracted
The Lancet formally retracted a discredited 1998 study that linked autism to the childhood MMR vaccine after a U.K. regulatory agency found the researchers acted “dishonestly” and “irresponsibly.”

Roche’s 2009 Operating Profit Up 14%
Roche group has posted a strong performance for the FY 2009, as compared to previous year, though the company missed out on the forecasts.