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Higher Dementia Risk Linked to More Use of Common Drugs
Jan. 26, 2015 — A large study links a significantly increased risk for developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, to taking commonly used medications with anticholinergic effects at higher doses or for ... full story -
Possible Therapeutic Target for Common, but Mysterious Brain Blood Vessel Disorder
Jan. 26, 2015 — Tens of millions of people worldwide have abnormal, leak-prone sproutings of blood vessels in the brain called cerebral cavernous malformations. These abnormal growths can lead to seizures, strokes, ... full story -
Largest-Ever Autism Genome Study Finds Most Siblings Have Different Autism-Risk Genes
Jan. 26, 2015 — The largest-ever autism genome study reveals that the disorder's genetic underpinnings are more complex than previously thought: Most siblings who have autism have different autism-linked genes. ... full story -
Is Head CT Overused in Emergency Departments?
Jan. 26, 2015 — Most patients presenting to the emergency department with syncope or dizziness may not benefit from head CT unless they are older, have a focal neurologic deficit, or have a history of recent head ... full story -
Brain Study Sheds Light on How Children With Autism Process Social Play
Jan. 26, 2015 — Brain scans confirm significant differences in play behavior, brain activation patterns and stress levels in children with autism spectrum disorder as compared with typically developing children, new ... full story -
Majority of Homeless Adults With Mental Illness Have High Rates of Cognitive Deficits
Jan. 26, 2015 — Nearly three-quarters of homeless adults with mental illness in Canada show evidence of cognitive deficits, such as difficulties with problem solving, learning and memory, new research has found. The ... full story -
Cochlear Implant Users Can Hear, Feel the Beat in Music
Jan. 26, 2015 — People who use cochlear implants for profound hearing loss do respond to certain aspects of music, contrary to common beliefs and limited scientific research, says a research team. The scientists say ... full story -
Would You Tell Your Manager You Had a Mental Health Problem?
Jan. 26, 2015 — Although nearly four in 10 workers wouldn't tell their manager if they had a mental health problem, half said that if they knew about a coworker's illness, they would desire to help, a new ... full story -
New Mechanism to Aid Cells Under Stress Identified
Jan. 26, 2015 — New details in a cellular mechanism that serves as a defense against stress have been identified by a team of biologists. The findings potentially offer insights into tumor progression and ... full story -
Mindfulness-Based Program in Schools Making a Positive Impact, Study Shows
Jan. 26, 2015 — A social and emotional learning program started by Academy Award winning actress Goldie Hawn to help school children improve their learning abilities, be more caring, and less stressed is now backed ... full story -
Testosterone Helps Bind Antidepressants in Brain
Jan. 26, 2015 — Female sex hormones have a strong effect on the psyche. This has been confirmed by numerous scientific studies and by phenomena such as the "baby blues", a bout of low mood following ... full story -
Reducing Work-Family Conflicts in the Workplace Helps People to Sleep Better
Jan. 26, 2015 — Workers who participated in an intervention aimed at reducing conflict between work and familial responsibilities slept an hour more each week and reported greater sleep sufficiency than those who ... full story -
Friends Know How Long You'll Live, Study Finds
Jan. 24, 2015 — Young lovers walking down the aisle may dream of long and healthy lives together, but close friends in the wedding party may have a better sense of whether those wishes will come true, suggests new ... full story -
Why All-Nighters Don't Work: How Sleep, Memory Go Hand-in-Hand
Jan. 23, 2015 — Scientists have long known that sleep, memory and learning are deeply connected but how has remained a mystery. The question is, does the mechanism that promotes sleep also consolidate memory, or do ... full story -
New 'Systems Genetics' Study Identifies Possible Target for Epilepsy Treatment
Jan. 23, 2015 — A single gene that coordinates a network of about 400 genes involved in epilepsy could be a target for new treatments, according to research. Epilepsy is a common and serious disease that affects ... full storyMore: -
Pro-Marijuana 'Tweets' Are Sky-High on Twitter
Jan. 22, 2015 — Analyzing every marijuana-related Twitter message sent during a one-month period in early 2014, researchers have found that the 'Twitterverse' is a pot-friendly place. In that time, more ... full story -
Anti-Inflammatory Protein May Trigger Plaque in Alzheimer's Disease
Jan. 22, 2015 — Inflammation has long been studied in Alzheimer's, but in a counter-intuitive finding reported by researchers has uncovered the mechanism by which anti-inflammatory processes may trigger the ... full story -
Treatment Restores Sociability in Autism Mouse Model
Jan. 22, 2015 — Researchers have treated mice that mimic human autism with a neuropeptide called oxytocin, and have found that it restores normal social behavior. In addition, the findings suggest that giving ... full story -
Family Voices, Stories Speed Coma Recovery
Jan. 22, 2015 — 'Can he hear me?' Family members are desperate to know when a loved one with a traumatic brain injury is in a coma. A new study shows the recorded voices of loved ones telling the patient ... full story -
Secrets of a Clump-Dissolving Protein Uncovered
Jan. 22, 2015 — Workhorse molecules called heat-shock proteins contribute to refolding proteins that were once misfolded and clumped, causing such disorders as Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral ... full story
- Higher dementia risk linked to more use of common drugs
- Possible therapeutic target for common, but mysterious brain blood vessel disorder
- Largest-ever autism genome study finds most siblings have different autism-risk genes
- Is head CT overused in emergency departments?
- Brain study sheds light on how children with autism process social play
- Majority of homeless adults with mental illness have high rates of cognitive deficits
- Cochlear implant users can hear, feel the beat in music
- Would you tell your manager you had a mental health problem?
- New mechanism to aid cells under stress identified
- Mindfulness-based program in schools making a positive impact, study shows
- Testosterone helps bind antidepressants in brain
- Reducing work-family conflicts in the workplace helps people to sleep better
- Why all-nighters don't work: How sleep, memory go hand-in-hand
- New 'systems genetics' study identifies possible target for epilepsy treatment
- Pro-marijuana 'tweets' are sky-high on Twitter
- Anti-inflammatory protein may trigger plaque in Alzheimer's disease
- Treatment restores sociability in autism mouse model
- Family voices, stories speed coma recovery
- Secrets of a clump-dissolving protein uncovered
- Estrogen-producing neurons influence aggression in both sexes
- Brain secrets unlocked by international imaging effort
- Rare neurological disease shines light on health of essential nerve cells
- Trust your gut: E. coli may hold one of the keys to treating Parkinson's
- Why protein mutations lead to familial form of Parkinson's disease
- Major discovery on spinal injury reveals unknown immune response
- Study detailing axonal death pathway may provide drug targets for neurodegenerative diseases
- Why should adolescents exhibiting symptoms of mental disorders be asked about hallucinations?
- Sleep tight and stay bright? Invest now, researcher says
- Antisocial and non-antisocial siblings share difficulty recognizing emotions
- Video-based therapy might benefit babies at risk of autism
- Sleeping on stomach may increase risk of sudden death in epilepsy
- Neuroscientists lead global consortium to crack brain's genetic code
- Blood vessels in older brains break down, possibly leading to Alzheimer's
- Closer than ever to a personalized treatment solution for intellectual disability
- Editing the brain: How new epigenetic tools could rewrite our understanding of memory and more
- When Parkisonism does not mean Parkinson's
- Toward a cocaine vaccine to help addicts kick the habit
- Task length linked with cognitive fatigue in MS
- Study sheds light on genetic mutations in autism disorders
- Men and women process emotions differently
- Hunger hormone in infancy may link to lifelong obesity risk
- Connection between childhood adversity, psychiatric disorders seen at cellular level
- Finding shared pathways for psychiatric disorders
- Portable stimulator being tested on Parkinson's patients
- Stem cell transplantation shows potential for reducing disability in patients with MS
- Bioethicists call for return to asylums for long-term psychiatric care
- Updated assessment of medications to treat acute migraine
- Men who live alone run a greater risk of dying prematurely after stroke
- Immunotherapy inhibits heroin effects in research animals
- Exploring the use of alcohol-interactive prescription medication among US drinkers
- Sleep difficulties in adolescents can predict alcohol, drug problems
- Pre-sleep drinking disrupts sleep
- Century-old drug reverses autism-like symptoms in fragile X mouse model
- Women who experience 'postpartum' depression before giving birth may face greater risk
- What causes brain problems after traumatic brain injury? Studies have a surprising answer
- Good things come to those who wait?
- The secret of empathy: Stress from the presence of strangers prevents empathy, in both mice and humans
- When heavy metals go off-kilter: Study in C. elegans shows excess iron promotes aging
- Extra-short nanowires best for brain
- Imaging test for autism spectrum disorder under development
- Alzheimer's plaques reduced by targeting sugar attachment to the BACE1 enzyme
- Holistic assessment needed for wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis
- Difficult behavior in young children may point to later problems
- Depression, behavioral changes may precede memory loss in Alzheimer's
- Combat veterans' brains reveal hidden damage from IED blasts
- A paradox revealed: Cues associated with infant abuse may help reduce stress in the adult brain
- Advanced 3-D facial imaging may aid in early detection of autism
- Clinical trial examines safety, effectiveness of drug to treat binge eating disorder
- Bisexual women have worse mental health than lesbians in the UK
- Blood test for brain injury may not be feasible afterall
- Clinical trial shows benefits of animal-assisted therapy in adult cancer patients undergoing complex cancer treatment with chemotherapy, radiation therapy
- Not always cool to stay cool in negotiations, study finds
- Development of psychosis: Gray matter loss and the inflamed brain
- Factors influencing mental illness in early adolescence
- Pediatricians miss autism symptoms in brief checkups
- Experience of pain relies on multiple brain pathways, not just one
- Possible new target for treating brain inflammation found
- Virtual reality brain training game can detect mild cognitive impairment, a condition that often predates Alzheimer’s disease
- Curcumin's ability to fight Alzheimer's studied
- Researchers dispute warning that drugs for high cholesterol could impair memory, cognitive functioning
- Do viruses make us smarter?
- Involuntary hospitalization of patients with anorexia nervosa in extreme situations can save their lives
- Brain protein aids influenza recovery, scientists find
- The brain thinks, the spinal cord implements: Research team identifies important control mechanisms for walking
- United States: Mental health care lacking in state, federal prisons
- Study identifies two genes that boost risk for post-traumatic stress disorder
- Ritual circumcision linked to increased risk of autism in young boys, research suggests
- Mental health workers don't recognize their own burnout
- Fear of terror may lead to job burnout over time
- Neuroprosthetics for paralysis: Biocompatible, flexible implant slips into the spinal cord
- Nasal spray with insulin equivalent shows promise as treatment for adults with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s dementia
- Monkeys can learn to see themselves in the mirror
- Could gut microbes help treat brain disorders? Mounting research tightens their connection with the brain
- Sound mind, strong heart: Same protein sustains both
- Huntington's disease: Therapeutic potential of triheptanoin confirmed
- New recommendations for return to activity after concussion in military personnel
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