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Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reports being married may be good for your health. Researchers report single people are at higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke than married people. The risks were significantly higher for those who have never married.... Read More...

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Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to Scratch

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new case study reveals a woman experienced ongoing chronic pain after receiving a tattoo while her immune system was compromised. While the cause of her condition isn't known, doctors believe the pain is likely linked to the tattooing process, which may have been compounded by her compromised immune system.... Read More...

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Education Linked to Higher Risk of Short Sightedness

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2018

A new study reports spending more years in full time education is linked with an increased risk of developing myopia.... Read More...

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Man Develops Severe ‘Thunderclap’ Headaches After Eating World’s Hottest Chili Pepper

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2018

A new study in BMJ Case Reports warns of the unexpected consequences of participating in hot chili pepper eating contests. ... Read More...

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Marriage May Help Stave Off Dementia

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2017

Widowers and life-long single people are at higher risk of developing dementia, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Higher IQ in Childhood Linked to a Longer Life

Neuroscience NewsJune 29, 2017

A new study reports higher intelligence in children is associated with a reduced risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, smoking related cancers and dementia. After taking several confounders into account, the researchers found higher IQ in childhood was associated with a lower risk of death until the age of 79.... Read More...

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Beef Jerky and Other Processed Meats Associated with Manic Episodes

Binge Drinking During Adolescence Impairs Working Memory: Mouse Study

Neuroscience

Binge Drinking During Adolescence Impairs Working Memory: Mouse Study

A Peek Into the Interplay Between Sleep and Wakefulness

Ultrasound Could Help Improve Dementia Symptoms

Neurology

Ultrasound Could Help Improve Dementia Symptoms

Paralyzed Mice with Spinal Cord Injury Made to Walk Again

Pregnancy History May Be Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk

AI

Big Data Analysis Identifies New Cancer Risk Genes

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Machine Learning Helps Predict Treatment Outcomes in Schizophrenia

Robotics

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

New ‘E-Dermis’ Brings Sense of Touch, Pain to Prosthetic Hands

Robotic Bloodhound Tracks Odors on the Ground

Psychology

Beef Jerky and Other Processed Meats Associated with Manic Episodes

Binge Drinking During Adolescence Impairs Working Memory: Mouse Study

BMJ

Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death

Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to Scratch

Education Linked to Higher Risk of Short Sightedness

Man Develops Severe ‘Thunderclap’ Headaches After Eating World’s Hottest Chili Pepper

Marriage May Help Stave Off Dementia

Higher IQ in Childhood Linked to a Longer Life