FeaturedNeurology·July 23, 2015·9 min readEarly Detection of Alzheimer’s May be Possible With Saliva Test and Other New TestsResearchers suggest a number of new tests for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, including a saliva test.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 22, 2015·3 min readLoopy Tunes: Brain Structure Differences Explain Why Some Tunes Stick in Our HeadsDo you get annoyed by that one tune going round and round in your head? Blame it on your cortical thickness.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 14, 2015·4 min readBrain Volume Reduced in Women, But Not Men, Who Abuse Stimulant DrugsAccording to a new study, women who abuse stimulant drugs have significantly less gray matter volume in brain areas vital for decision making and emotion.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 7, 2015·4 min readDifferences in Brain Structure for People With SchizophreniaA new study reports researchers have identified structural abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia. The findings provide insights into how the condition could develop.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·June 29, 2015·3 min readSmaller Hippocampus in Brains of Patients with Recurrent DepressionA new study reports people with recurrent depression have significantly smaller hippocampi than healthy individuals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 25, 2015·4 min readFructose Not as Stimulating to Brain’s Reward System as GlucoseA new study reports fructose produces less reward sensations in the brain than glucose.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 25, 2015·6 min readRemapping the Brain’s Language AreaNew dementia research comes up with new locations for words and sentence comprehension in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 24, 2015·4 min readDigital Atlas of Aging Brain Could Aid Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new digital map of the aging brain could help with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2015·4 min readCerebral Cortex Thicker in Youths With Down SyndromeAccording to a new study, the cerebral cortex is thicker on average in those with Down syndrome, although the volume of the cortex is lower.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 16, 2015·4 min readDistinct Injury Patterns Found in Brains of Those With Post Concussion Depression and AnxietyFindings could lead to improved treatment options and better understanding of post concussion depression and anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 10, 2015·3 min readBrain Changes Reflect Higher Risk of Stroke in Women Who Experience More Nighttime Hot FlashesA new study examines the connection between hot flashes in menopause and brain health.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2015·5 min readStudy Links Surgical Anesthesia to Lower IQ and Decreased Gray Matter Density in Young ChildrenA new study reports children who received general anesthetic prior to the age of four had lower IQ, decreased gray matter density in posterior areas of the brain and diminished language comprehension.Read More
