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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 18, 2015·3 min read

Is Overexposure to Artificial Light Affecting Our Health?

Overexposure to artificial light, especially from devices which emit blue light, can suppress melatonin and disrupt the circadian cycle, a new study reports.

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·February 11, 2015·3 min read

Study Finds Air Pollution Affects Short Term Memory, IQ and Brain Metabolic Ratios

According to a new study, children living in cities with significant levels of air pollution face increased risk for short term memory loss, lower IQ and other detrimental neurological problems.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·December 17, 2014·3 min read

Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked with Increased Autism Risk

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution during the third trimester of pregnancy puts offspring at higher risk of autism, a new study reports.

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Featured Neurology

·November 13, 2014·4 min read

Picture Emerges of How Kids Get Head Injuries

A new report offers deeper understanding of how children most frequently suffer head injuries.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 20, 2014·2 min read

Alcohol Is Not a Direct Cause of Cognitive Impairment in Older Men

New research claims alcohol consumption is not a direct cause of cognitive impairment in older men.

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Autism Featured

·December 2, 2013·3 min read

Air Pollution and Genetics Combine to Increase Risk for Autism

Researchers find exposure to air pollution appears to increase the risk of developing autism in those which a specific genetic disposition to the disorder.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 9, 2013·4 min read

Hypertensive Smoking Women Have Higher Risk of Fatal Brain Bleeding

A long term population based study helps shed light on those most at risk for SAH.

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Autism Featured

·July 23, 2013·5 min read

Study: No Link Between Mercury Exposure and Autism-like Behaviors

Drawing on more than 30 years of research, a new study reports no association between pre-natal exposure to low levels of mercury and ASD in offspring.