FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2017·3 min readMedical Marijuana’s Underexplored Potential For Helping Opioid AddictionAccording to researchers, cannabinoids can reduce cravings and help ease withdrawal for those addicted to opioids.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 12, 2017·4 min read20 Minutes of Exercise May Suppress InflammationA new study reports 20 minutes of moderate exercise can act as an anti-inflammatory. The findings could be beneficial for those with inflammatory diseases such as fibromyalgia and arthritis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·January 12, 2017·4 min readHarnessing Pain Relieving Properties of Cannabis Without Addictive EffectsA new study suggests developing new therapeutics that use cannabinoid receptors to treat chronic pain.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2017·2 min readMore Older Americans Using CannabisA new study reports that more adults over the age of 50 are using cannabis than ever before and the rate of use in this age group is outpacing all other age groups. The paper considers changing attitudes based on law and health needs for the growth in use.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·January 4, 2017·3 min readVitamin D Deficiency Increases Chronic Headache RiskA new study links frequent chronic headaches with lower serum vitamin D levels.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 30, 2016·4 min readPsychiatric Conditions Linked to Increased Risk of Long-Term Opioid UseResearchers report on an increase in rates of opioid prescriptions to people with mental health conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·December 4, 2016·4 min readNovel Compound to Alleviate Pain and Itch IdentifiedA new study identifies a possible candidate to help alleviate pain and itch sensations.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 2, 2016·7 min readPhantom Movements in Augmented Reality Helps Patients With Phantom Limb PainResearchers have developed a new method that utilizes both machine learning and augmented reality to help treat those with chronic phantom limb pain following amputation.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyPain·December 1, 2016·5 min readAutism Linked Protein Crucial For Feeling PainTRPV1 and SHANK3 could play a role in pain insensitivity in people with autism, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·November 11, 2016·3 min readPain Sensors Specialized for Specific SensationsResearchers discover over 85 percent of pain sensing neurons are sensitive to one specific type of pain event.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·November 11, 2016·3 min readPain is Not Just a Matter of NervesResearchers reveal the role glial cells play in the sensation of pain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 10, 2016·4 min readFruit Flies Provide Insight Into How the Body Responds to Cold or Harmful StimuliA new study using fruit fly models could help researchers better understand the genetic and neural bases of detecting cold or painful stimuli.Read More
