FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 8, 2022·10 min readFatigue and Headache Among Top Lingering Symptoms Months After COVIDFatigue and headaches top the list of common lingering symptoms four months after COVID infection, with muscle aches, changes in sense of taste and smell, cough, and congestion following close behind.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 31, 2022·7 min read1 in 5 Americans Fear Getting Monkeypox, but Many Know Little About It19% of Americans say they are worried about contracting Monkeypox over the next three months. Most people remain uncertain about how Monkeypox is transmitted, or whether a vaccine is available.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 25, 2022·6 min readHair and Libido Loss Join Fatigue and Brain Fog Among Wider List of Long COVID SymptomsSexual dysfunction and hair loss are being reported as additional symptoms long-COVID patients experience, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 21, 2022·4 min readStudy Explores Infection Effect on Fetal Brain DevelopmentStudy explores how maternal infection can affect fetal brain development, leading to sensory processing disruptions associated with ASD and schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 15, 2022·9 min readDrinking Alcohol Poses Greater Health Risks for Young People vs. Older AdultsOlder adults who consume alcohol are at less risk of adversive health risk than younger people, a new study reports. Low levels of alcohol consumed by healthy older people can have some health benefits, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 12, 2022·6 min readSpirituality Linked With Better Health OutcomesSpirituality can have a positive impact when it comes to both general and serious illness, researchers say. Incorporating spirituality into health care for those who are spiritual could be beneficial when it comes to health outcomes.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 7, 2022·4 min readPoor Physical and Mental Health Among Older Adults Linked to Childhood Abuse HistoryOlder adults who experienced physical abuse as children are significantly more likely to develop chronic pain and other chronic health issues. Additionally, they are also three times more likely to develop mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 30, 2022·6 min readRobot Nose That Can “Smell” Disease on Your BreathA new robotic system can identify volatile organic compounds associated with diseases by analyzing bodily emissions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 19, 2022·7 min readAgeism and Health: Study Shows Close LinksNearly all adults aged between 50 and 80 report experiencing ageism in their everyday lives, however, those with health conditions experience "everyday ageism" at higher rates.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 8, 2022·6 min readHow the Brain Controls Symptoms of SicknessA small population of neurons located within the hypothalamus may be responsible for inducing symptoms of sickness, including appetite loss, fever, and seeking warmth.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 7, 2022·3 min readEndurance Exercise May Affect Body’s Largest Artery Differently in Men and WomenThe vascular age of male athletes who participate in endurance exercise is 10 years older than their chronological age. Female athletes showed no overall difference between vascular and chronological age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·June 6, 2022·2 min readBrain Wave Sleep Data Can Predict Future Health OutcomesBrain wave data collected during sleep predicts the future incidences of 11 health-related outcomes, including dementia, cardiovascular health, psychological disorders, and mortality.Read More
