(March 25, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, listening to music may increase attention in patients with visual neglect. In a study of patients who had suffered brain damage due to stroke, researchers found that those who listened to a music track of their choice had better visual awareness when completing tasks than those who listened to unpreferred music or silence.

From San Francisco - According to a study in Clinical Cancer Research, the omega-3 fatty acids in fish and shellfish may help protect against aggressive prostate cancer. In a study of nearly 500 men, researchers found that those who consumed the most omega-3 fatty acids were 63% less likely to develop advanced prostate cancer than those who ate the least.

And finally, from Minnesota - According to research in the journal Anesthesiology, children that undergo repeated anesthesia may be at increased risk for learning disabilities. In a study of over 5,300 patients, researchers found that those who underwent anesthesia twice before the age of 4 were 59% more likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities. Three or more exposures resulted in a 2.6 times increased risk.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Christina Leung.