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Johns Hopkins CTY is a preeminent U.S. gifted center, targeting gifted students for academic challenge and support. CTY students achieve their fullest academic potential.

David Louis Edelman talks about his debut novel, Infoquake, and the publicity campaign for the book, as well as blogging, haute couture and his next project.

While part of a research study on the Modified Atkins Diet for epilepsy, Brooklyn Koski's seizure frequency dropped from 100 to only five to ten per day.

Researchers at John Hopkins Hospital are recruiting adults and children with uncontrolled seizures for clinical trials investigating the Modified Atkins Diet as therapy.

A discovery by researchers at Johns Hopkins University may have far-reaching implications, including new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

A U.S. Geological Survey finds contaminants in water wells. Another study reveals the effects of water pollution in public water systems, and a link to type 2 diabetes.

Two web communities provide support for those using the modified Atkins diet for seizures and those wanting to learn more about this treatment option for epilepsy.

No matter why you visit Baltimore, you'll need to eat. Luckily, you can eat well and reasonably in a slew of restaurants serving tasty dishes from around the world.

Broccoli is a good source of protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folic acid and fiber. Learn how to plant and harvest this super veggie for healthy eating!

Has the focus on math and reading under NCLB actually hurt learning?

Online resources for free college courses in green subject matters.

With his skillful use of light and remarkably detailed portraits, Alfred Jacob Miller built a solid reputation as an artist in early 1800s Baltimore.

If high school students are struggling to pass Algebra, why is Lebanon, Oregon teaching this concept in first grade?

Studies show that broccoli sprouts decrease infection with a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. H.pylori is linked to peptic ulcers, stomach cancers, gastric lymphoma.

An American, Dr. Penfield came to Canada to delve into research on the brain, particulary epilepsy. He founded the world-renowned Montreal Neurological Institute in 1934

Elizabeth Smellie rose from hospital night supervisor to high-ranking military officer inspiring the CWACs, and to Chief Superintendent of the Victorian Order of Nurses

Medical research and informed consent have been shrouded in four myths. According to a 1966 article by Henry K. Beecher, the reality was quite different.

First Aid resources give parents the skills and knowledge to deal with everyday childhood injuries and to ensure the more serious injuries are prevented.

She has been referred to as the "Democratic Queen". Just as Jackie Kennedy was copied in dress and appearance so was the young niece of President James Buchanan.

Like Theodore Roosevelt before him, Woodrow Wilson saw the President as the personal representative of the American people.

Three possible explanations provide an evolving and whole-brain perspective on past life memories.

Genetic research has often been used to find causes of disease. But what happens when a genetic abnormality is linked to criminal behavior?

Studies by the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center have shown practicing yoga asanas can significantly reduce pain from arthritis.

For couples who wish to conceive a baby after a vasectomy, vasectomy reversal may be a better and more cost effective option than in vitro fertilization.

Mauro Tobes is sturdy at 88. Exercise, spiritual practice, and his daily meal of kamunggay (Moringa oleifera), Asia's miracle vegetable, sum up his health prowess.

Online math education for gifted homeschooling helps kids learn from home. EPGY at Stanford and CTY at Johns Hopkins offer homeschool math curriculum for advanced study.

University research innovations, technology use and strategy are hallmarks of academic research at the world's best universities, according to a global rankings project.

A stroke can hit in seconds leaving most of its victims with some form of disability to overcome. Here are some types of strokes and the outcomes which can occur.

Dating after divorce or single parent dating can have negative effects on kids of divorced parents. Here's recent research, & some pros & cons of dating after divorce.

Owning cat can provide psychological and physical health benefits, particularly for children, seniors, and those with medical conditions or disabilities.

With so many great art schools and colleges to choose from, how do art students make a choice about which school to go to?

To maintain good health and get the most out of your exercise program, it is important to eat the right balance of proteins, complex carbohydrates and fats.

Some supplements can help weight trainers build muscle, increase athletic endurance and speed injury recovery, but most are ineffective and dangerous.

The research is now present to justify having school during the summer months.

Sweetest Day 2009 is a time to show appreciation for loved ones. But when love is lost, the shock induces severe medical and chemical effects on the heart and body.

What is a university press and how can it be distinguished from a commercial publishing house? Find out more about the origins and purpose of university press publishing.

More than 20,000 women a year are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Diagnosing ovarian cancer in women at an early stage will save thousands of lives.

Nantucket resident and glass blower Claire Danner Crispin cheats on her husband with charity executive director Lock Dixon when she agrees to co-chair a committee.

If you have a history of asthma or a preterm infant and want to protect your newborn, consider the benefits of breastfeeding,

You must consider several criteria when choosing the best cancer hospital for you or your loved one.

Greenway trails help people live healthy, active lifestyles, while they utilize an environmentally friendly means of recreation.

Although the Martini carries an air of distinction and sophistication, there is no reason it can't go on a picnic, hike, cross country ski outing or hunting trip.

It feels like a heart attack, but it isn't. And a clean EKG doesn't mean you aren't in danger.

Jazz improvisation and its effect on the brain are explored in a new study that shows a change in the prefrontal cortex.

Choosing to study creative writing means harnessing one's natural talent and focusing it into material that is both enjoyable and publishable.

High-caffeine energy drinks like Red Bull, Rockstar, and Cocaine have become a multi-billion dollar business, but they have a dark side.

Mania isn't the same as being in a really great mood. This abnormally elevated emotional state can include racing thoughts, pressured speech, and extreme irritability.

Cardiac angiography, performed on over one million US patients annually, has grown with time and technology. Does 64-row CT angiography exceed conventional angiogram?

Until the discovery in 1868 of the 9th century Mesha Stele at Dhiban (modern Jordan), scant evidence of Moab, a vassal state of the Kingdom of Israel survived.

Ana adjusts to Half Moon Bay, California, after moving from San Jose. But the high school proves dramatic when the most popular girl becomes her worst enemy.