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Online Information on Vaccines and Autism Not Always Reliable

Neuroscience NewsJune 14, 2018

Despite the fact papers continue to expose the misinformation linking vaccinations to autism, many people still believe there is a correlation between the two. Researchers found many people get misinformed advice from online resources with negative stances on vaccinations. While using search engines to find negative vaccine advice is common, researchers believe monitoring search results could be useful in identifying people and countries at greatest risk of vaccine misinformation.... Read More...

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Leg Exercise is Critical to Brain and Nervous System Health

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2018

Weight bearing leg exercises send signals to the brain which are vital for the production of healthy neural cells, researchers report.... Read More...

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The Macabre World of Mind Controlling Parasites

Neuroscience NewsMay 1, 2018

Neuroparasitology could shed new light into the neurological basis for behavior and decision making, researchers say.... Read More...

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Do Pathological Behaviors Stem From Faulty Beliefs?

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2018

Researchers apply a mathematical method to shed light on healthy brain function, and how neuropsychiatric disorders may occur. They also consider how a problem in processing prior beliefs can lead to faulty interpretation of the cause of sensory input, which can result in pathological behaviors.... Read More...

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Maternal Binge Drinking Linked to Mood Problems and Alcohol Abuse in Offspring

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2018

Researchers report binge drinking during pregnancy and lactation may result in an increased risk of mood problems and alcohol abuse in offspring as they reach adolescence.... Read More...

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Asthma and Hay Fever Linked to Increased Risk of Psychiatric Disorders

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2018

According to researchers, suffering from asthma or hay fever may put you at an increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder. The study reports over a 15 year period, 10.8% of people with allergies developed psychiatric disorders, compare to 6.7% of people without allergic diseases.... Read More...

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Childhood Aggression Linked to Deficits in Executive Function

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2018

According to a new study, children with executive function deficits were more likely to show physical and reactive aggression later in life. Researchers suggest helping children to improve executive function could help to reduce aggression levels.... Read More...

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Simple Urine Test Could Measure How Much Our Body Has Aged

Neuroscience NewsApril 4, 2018

Researchers have developed a new urine test that could potentially measure how much our bodies have aged. The test measures a substance that indicates oxidative damage, which increases in urine as we age.... Read More...

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Music Lessons Improve Children’s Cognitive Skills and Academic Performance

Neuroscience NewsMarch 26, 2018

According to a new Frontiers in Neuroscience study, children who participate in structured music lessons showed enhancements in cognitive abilities over their peers who did not receive music lessons. The researchers note the improvements in short term memory, language based reasoning and planning seen in children who had music lessons had a positive impact on academic achievement.... Read More...

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Analyzing Past Failures May Boost Future Performance by Reducing Stress

Neuroscience NewsMarch 23, 2018

Researchers report writing about past failures can lower the stress response and enhance performance when faced with a new stressful task. ... Read More...

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