Scientists Shed New Light on Cerebral Palsy, Early Infant Death
2013-09-09
Birth defects, poor fetal growth appear to be primary risk factors, study findsContinue Reading
With Insomnia, Mind May Also Wander During Day
2013-09-05
Scans show that brain fails to turn off ‘default’ mode, affecting daytime concentrationContinue Reading
Mediterranean Diet May Be Good for the Brain
2013-09-05
Review looked at effects of eating plenty of olive oil, vegetables, fruit and fishContinue Reading
Vigorous Exercise May Lessen Young Men’s Risk of Epilepsy
2013-09-04
Those with high fitness level 79 percent less likely to be diagnosed with disorder later in life, study suggestsContinue Reading
Video Game May Erase Effects of Aging on the Brain
2013-09-04
Seniors who played a game designed by neuroscientists for a month multitasked as well as younger playersContinue Reading
Sleep May Aid in Brain Repair, Mouse Study Finds
2013-09-03
Meanwhile, sleep deprivation appeared to harm brain cellsContinue Reading
Panel Wavers on Routine Screening for Poor Leg Circulation
2013-09-03
Evidence not found to support use of ‘ankle brachial index’ to gauge heart risksContinue Reading
Urine Test May Show Risk of Mental Decline in People With Type 2 Diabetes
2013-08-29
Samples consistently containing protein tied to slowed information processing among older adultsContinue Reading
Facebook Use Linked to Brain’s Reward Center
2013-08-29
The nucleus accumbens is more strongly activated by positive social feedback, small study findsContinue Reading
Poverty May Tax Thinking Skills
2013-08-29
Study found that mental energy needed to survive left poor with less ability to make good financial decisionsContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Rare Genetic Disorder
2013-08-29
New therapy may combat amyloidosis, the potentially deadly disease caused by protein build-up in organsContinue Reading
Humans Hardwired to Feel Others’ Pain, Study Finds
2013-08-28
This ability is likely an evolutionary adaptation, researcher saysContinue Reading
Migraines Linked to Changes in Brain Structure
2013-08-28
MRI findings in study should not cause concern to patients, experts sayContinue Reading
Brain Protein Is a Key to ‘Senior Moments,’ Study Finds
2013-08-28
Age-related forgetfulness is caused by protein deficiency, scientists studying humans and mice sayContinue Reading