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·June 16, 2022·4 min read

30-Year Study Links Childhood Obesity and Fitness to Midlife Cognition

Children with higher cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness and a lower waist-to-hip ratio had higher scores in cognitive tests for attention and processing speed during middle age.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 19, 2023·3 min read

3D-Printed Nerve Networks Come Alive

Engineers have pioneered the 3D printing of nerve networks using "bioinks" packed with living neurons. This novel technique allows for the creation of 3D neural circuits that emulate the intricate connections seen in a living brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 8, 2022·4 min read

AI Technology to Help Reduce the Risk of Vision Loss and Stroke

New AI technology is able to detect changes to the retina and predict the risk of retinal vein occlusion. Researchers say the technology could also be used to detect heart attack and stroke risks.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·November 5, 2018·4 min read

Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk

Researchers report children exposed to fine particulates from outdoor pollution have an increased risk of developing autism by up to 78%.

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·May 18, 2021·5 min read

Ancient Australian Aboriginal Memory Tool Superior to ‘Memory Palace’ Learning

An ancient Aboriginal memorization technique has been proven to be superior to the ancient Greek "memory palace" technique when it came to recalling and retaining factual information people had learned.

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·September 25, 2024·5 min read

Blood Tests Uncover Lasting Damage Following Single Brain Injury

A new study reveals that moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can have long-lasting effects, persisting for decades. Using advanced MRI scans, blood biomarkers, and cognitive tests, researchers found that survivors show signs of chronic brain pathology even 22 years after their injury.

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·August 1, 2017·4 min read

Brain Switch Tells Body to Burn Fat After a Meal

Researchers report the brain's ability to sense insulin and coordinate feeding with energy expenditure is controlled by a mechanism that is turned on after fasting to inhibit insulin response and conserve energy. After feeding, the mechanism is turned off to facilitate insulin response and expend energy. However, in obese people, researchers believe the switch may stay on all the time.

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·November 7, 2022·5 min read

Changing Treatment Can Help Multiple Sclerosis Patients

The number of relapses in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis was better controlled and symptoms of disability were stabilized or improved when patients who discontinued fingolimod changed to either ocrelizumab or natalizumab.

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·August 20, 2021·4 min read

Could Humor Be the Key to a Healthier Society?

Humorous interventions and conversations could be effective ways to influence people's behavior and intentions surrounding their health.

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·April 8, 2020·1 min read

COVID-19: Anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin eliminates SARS-CoV-2 in cells in 48 hours

An FDA-approved anti-parasitic drug called Ivermectin appears to inhibit and eliminate SARS-CoV-2 in lab-grown cell cultures within 48 hours. Ivermectin shows promise as potential COVID-19 therapy. However, researchers stress the need for further testing and clinical trials in humans to confirm the effectiveness of the drug and appropriate dosage levels.