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·May 24, 2016·4 min read

Current Screening Methods Miss Mild Cognitive Impairment in Many

A high number of false negative results from neuroimaging tests mean many people at increased risk of Alzheimer's may not be getting timely diagnosis or care, a new study reports.

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·May 13, 2016·3 min read

Response to PTSD Treatment Associated With Size of Hippocampus

Researchers report patients with greater hippocampal volume responded better to treatments for PTSD.

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·May 10, 2016·4 min read

Withdrawn Children Display Predictable Brain Activity During Social Interactions

Researchers believe their findings could help to prevent at-risk children from developing anxiety disorders.

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·May 5, 2016·4 min read

Tracking Critical Development in the Young Brain

Researchers combine two different imaging techniques to track the rate at which nerve fibers in the developing brain becomes wrapped in myelin.

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·May 4, 2016·2 min read

Brain Prevents Anxiety by Suppressing Perception of Heartbeat

In order to reduce anxiety, the human brain suppresses the sensory effects of the heartbeat, a new study reports.

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·May 3, 2016·2 min read

No Evidence of an Association Between Silent Brain Infarcts and Having Migraine With Aura

According to a new study, there is no evidence of an association with white matter hyperintensities or silent brain infarcts in women with migraines with auras.

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·April 30, 2016·3 min read

Breast Milk Linked to Significant Early Brain Growth in Preterm Babies

Preterm babies fed mostly breast milk during the first month of life have more robust brain growth than those fed little or no breast milk, researchers report.

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·April 25, 2016·6 min read

Measurable Brain Changes Following Head Impacts From a Season of High School Football

Researchers report repeated head injuries suffered by high school football players during a single season results in measurable brain changes, even when no concussion occurred.