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·September 12, 2017·4 min read

Sexually Aroused Male Flies Unable to Sleep after Close Encounters with Females

In fruit flies, the need to sleep is overridden by the need to mate, a new study reports.

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·July 24, 2017·5 min read

Musicians Have Higher Prevalence of Eating Disorders

Researchers from Imperial College London report musicians may be at a reduced risk of developing eating disorders. In a recent study, researchers found the higher prevalence of eating disorders could be a result of the demands of the job in combination with certain personality traits, including increased levels of perfectionism.

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·May 9, 2017·5 min read

Dad’s Involvement With Baby Early On Associated With Mental Development Boost

According to researchers, dads who interact more with their children during the first few months of life have a positive impact on their baby's cognitive development.

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·May 1, 2017·7 min read

3D Model of NFL Player’s Brain Reconstructs Moment of Impact

Summary: A new brain modelling study that looks at what happens to the brains of NFL players following a collision...

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·April 25, 2017·6 min read

Predicting People’s Brain Age Could Help Spot Who is at Risk of Early Death

Using neuroimaging technology, researchers are able to predict a person's brain age. This could also help to spot who is at risk of poor health and early death.

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·March 20, 2017·5 min read

Window to Brain’s Reward System Could Lead to Better Treatments for Alcoholism

Nalmefene blunts the brain's reward pathway in people with alcohol addiction, a new study reports.

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·March 14, 2017·5 min read

Buzzing the Brain With Electricity Can Boost Working Memory

Researchers use transcranial alternating current stimulation to help improve short term working memory.

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·February 20, 2017·8 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment That Resets Immune System May Halt Disease for Five Years

A new treatment for multiple sclerosis prevents symptoms of the disease from worsening for up to five years in 46% of patients treated, a new study reports.