Recommended reading from around the Web

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Once More into the Scanner

Once More into the Scanner
by Guy McKhann, M.D.

Brain in the News | November 2008

Brain scanning continues to dominate news stories about the brain, in a variety of contexts.

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Brain on the Web

October 2008

This month’s picks include a new online “encyclopedia” of brain resources, a video peek inside a brain bank and a guide on leaving your brain to science.

More Alzheimer’s Risk for Hispanics, Studies Find

by Pam Belluck

The New York Times | October 20, 2008

Studies suggest that Hispanics may have more risk factors for developing dementia, including factors such as a high prevalence of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.