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Screen Time Before Bed Puts Children at Risk of Anxiety, Obesity and Poor Sleep

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 28, 2019

A new study reports children and pre-teens who are exposed to screen time in the dark an hour before sleep are more likely to have sleep disturbances, a higher risk of anxiety and may be more prone to obesity. ... Read More...

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Higher Iron Levels Linked to Increased Stroke Risk

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

Analyzing genetic data from over 48,000 people, researchers discovered higher iron levels are associated with an increased risk of cardioembolic stroke.... Read More...

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Human Brain Cell Transplant Offers Insight into Neurological Conditions

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

Researchers have successfully transplanted human brain cells into mouse brains and watched how they grow to form networks. The technique could be used to study a range of neurological conditions, the researchers report.... Read More...

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Big Data Approach to Drug Discovery Leads to New Epilepsy Target

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 3, 2018

CRAFT, a new computational framework designed to aid in drug discovery, has helped researchers identify a potential new target for the treatment of epilepsy. ... Read More...

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Potent Psychedelic DMT Mimics Near Death Experience in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 2, 2018

Researchers report DMT, the psychoactive compound of ayahuasca, can mimic actual near death experiences in healthy subjects.... Read More...

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Artificial Intelligence Improves Stroke and Dementia Diagnosis in Brain Scans

Neuroscience NewsMay 17, 2018

Researchers say machine learning is up to 85% accurate at predicting the severity of small vessel disease, a condition associated with stroke and dementia. ... Read More...

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Eurovision Song Contest Associated With Increase in Life Satisfaction

Neuroscience NewsMay 11, 2018

According to researchers, success in big events can help boost a nation's health and wellbeing. The study, which looked at data from people whose countries participate in the Eurovision song contest, found people were 4% more likely to be satisfied with their lives with every ten place increase on the final score board. Additionally, finishing near the bottom was linked to a 13% increase in life satisfaction compared to people whose countries did not participate in the contest at all.... Read More...

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New Tissue Technique Gives Stunning 3D Insights Into the Human Brain

Neuroscience NewsMarch 15, 2018

A new imaging technique reveals the intricacies of the brain in unprecedented detail. ... Read More...

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Magic Mushrooms May Alter How You Feel About Nature (and Politics)

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 26, 2018

Months after receiving psilocybin treatments for depression, patients report feeling more connected with nature and experience a shift away from authoritarian political views, researchers report.... Read More...

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Can Psychedelic Drugs ‘Reconnect’ Depressed Patients with Their Emotions?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2018

Two new studies consider the potential of using psychedelics to help treat depression. Imperial College London researchers report psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, can help to relieve symptoms of depression without the dulling of emotions associated with SSRIs. The researchers note the psychedelic experience could help to maintain long term mental health for those with treatment resistant depression.... Read More...

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