Select Memories Can Be Erased, Leaving Others Intact
Researchers report memories that trigger PTSD and anxiety can be erased without affecting other memories.... Read More...
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Parkinson’s is Partly an Autoimmune Disease
T cells may be tricked into thinking dopamine neurons are foreign due to the build up of damaged alpha-synuclein, a new study reports.... Read More...
Autism Linked to Fever During Pregnancy
Researchers discover a slightly increased risk of children developing autism if the mother had a fever during the second trimester of pregnancy. However, researchers found no cases of ASD in children of mothers who took ibuprofen to help manage the fever, a new study reports.... Read More...
Girls More Likely to Have Sex, Take Sexual Risks, and Marry Young If They Menstruate Early
Researchers report girls who experience menstruation before the age of 12 are more likely to enter into sexual relationships, pregnancy and marriage earlier than girls who begin their periods at a more advanced age.... Read More...
Autism Risk Linked to Herpes Infection During Pregnancy
Researchers discover a link between genital herpes infections during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism in the offspring.... Read More...
Traffic Fatalities Decline in States With Medical Marijuana Laws
Researchers report an average of an 11 percent reduction in traffic fatalities in states after enacting medical marijuana laws.... Read More...
Hearing Deficits in Schizophrenia Tied to Specific Brain Receptor
Dysfunctional NMDA brain receptors appear to be responsible for common hearing problems in people with schizophrenia, researchers report.... Read More...
Marijuana Use Gender Gap Widens, Mainly Among Low-Income Americans
A new study reports an increase in marijuana use for men and women between 2002 and 2014, with a greater increase in men using the drug.... Read More...
Fruits and Veggies May Slow ALS Progress
A healthy diet with antioxidants and carotenoids is associated with better function in ALS, a new study reports.... Read More...