Mixed Findings on Pot’s Effect on the Developing Brain
2015-08-26
One of two new studies suggests marijuana use in teen years might be more harmful for malesContinue Reading
No Mental Benefits Seen for Elderly Who Stop Blood Pressure Meds
2015-08-24
Prior research had suggested that the drugs might have negative effect on memory and thinkingContinue Reading
Preteen Football Tied to Brain Changes in Retired NFL Players: Study
2015-08-21
Repeated blows to the head in youth may cause structural disruptions, researcher saysContinue Reading
Why the Aging Brain Is More Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s
2015-08-20
Toxic waste proteins aren’t flushed as quickly from older brains, study findsContinue Reading
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Language Problems in Women
2015-08-13
But study only found association between insulin resistance and test that hints at brain healthContinue Reading
Scientists May Have Found ‘Marker’ for Schizophrenia
2015-08-12
Brain changes exist before mental illness is diagnosed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Some Babies May Pick Up 2nd Language More Easily
2015-08-10
Research suggests a behavior called ‘gaze shifting’ may be keyContinue Reading
Music Therapy Might One Day Help People With Epilepsy
2015-08-09
By studying brain wave activity, researchers noticed differences in how patients reacted to tunesContinue Reading
Kidney Problems Linked to Brain Disorders: Study
2015-08-06
Reduced blood flow likely to blame, researcher suggestsContinue Reading
Poor Thinking Skills in Seniors Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke Risks
2015-08-05
Common tie between disorders may be blood vessels, expert suggestsContinue Reading
Poor Thinking Skills in Seniors Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke Risks
2015-08-05
Common tie between disorders may be blood vessels, expert suggestsContinue Reading
Brain Scans Show Why Reading to Kids Is Good for Them
2015-08-05
Those who heard stories regularly showed more activity in areas linked to word meanings, imaginationContinue Reading
FDA Approves First Pill Made by 3D Printing
2015-08-04
Epilepsy drug Spritam may be one of many custom-made medicines to come that will use the technologyContinue Reading
Head Injury Tied to Long-Term Attention Issues in Kids
2015-08-03
Study says brief lapses in attention can persist, even if brain injury is mildContinue Reading