More Evidence Tanning Beds May Be Addictive
2011-08-15
In the presence of UV radiation, reward centers in the brains of ‘tanorexics’ lit up, study foundContinue Reading
Story 'Spoilers' May Boost Enjoyment
2011-08-15
Readers seem to prefer books when the introduction gives away the ending, study showsContinue Reading
Parkinson's Patients May Fare Better in Neurologist's Care
2011-08-11
But women, minorities more likely to stick with primary care doctor, study findsContinue Reading
Alzheimer's Harder to Detect in the Very Old
2011-08-11
Brain scans in those aged 60 to 75 with the disease were more definitive than brain scans of those 80 and olderContinue Reading
Like Those in Humans, Baby Chimps' Forebrains Immature
2011-08-11
White matter increases, but not at the same rate as human infants, study findsContinue Reading
Honing in on the Genetics of MS
2011-08-10
Largest study to date spots more than 50 possible culprits in autoimmune diseaseContinue Reading
Survivors of Brain Hemorrhage May Experience PTSD
2011-08-09
One-third who survive bleeding in brain event may benefit from treatment for traumatic stressContinue Reading
Intelligence Largely Rooted in the Genes
2011-08-09
There’s no one ‘smart’ gene, but many genes that play a role in high IQs, researchers sayContinue Reading
Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Parkinson's Symptoms Long-Term
2011-08-08
But it doesn’t stop the progression of the disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
As Heart Failure Worsens, Word Recall May Suffer Too
2011-08-08
Link was especially apparent in older patients, researchers foundContinue Reading
More Neurology Residents Using Clot-Busting Drug for Stroke
2011-08-04
Up to 94% say they are comfortable using the drug tPA, compared to 73% in 2000, study findsContinue Reading
Memories Can Be Unreliable, Manipulated
2011-08-03
But many Americans believe memories are more stable than they really are, survey findsContinue Reading
Statins May Help Heart in Some Young Stroke Patients
2011-08-02
Taking the meds after a brain blockage was linked to fewer heart problems in those under 50: studyContinue Reading
Regular Exercise Boosts the Brain, Too
2011-08-02
Physical activity helps the brain develop and stay sharp, research showsContinue Reading