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·January 12, 2020·5 min read

Losing tongue fat improves sleep apnea

Reduction in tongue fat volume is the main link between weight loss and sleep apnea improvement.

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·January 3, 2020·4 min read

Research identifies changes in neural circuits underlying self-control during adolescence

Structure and functional coupling in the rostrolateral prefrontal cortex supports age relates improvements in executive abilities.

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·July 8, 2019·6 min read

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer may raise risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Older males who were treated with androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer had an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease over a ten-year follow-up.

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·April 2, 2019·5 min read

Study reveals genes associated with heavy drinking and alcoholism

18 genetic variants have been identified which appear to be associated with alcohol use disorder and heavy drinking. Of these genes, five were overlapped, eight were associated with heavy consumption and five were linked to an increased risk of AUD. The study concluded that while heavy drinking is a risk factor for alcoholism, it is not a sufficient cause of the disorder.

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·September 28, 2017·3 min read

How the Brain Develops Before Birth is Tightly Controlled by RNA Modifications

A new study sheds light on how the brain grows during early stages of embryonic development.

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·September 9, 2017·4 min read

Eye Changes May Signal Frontotemporal Lobe Degeneration

Researchers report a non-invasive retina test could help to accurately diagnose frontotemporal degeneration.

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·September 7, 2017·6 min read

Shortened Telomeres Linked to Dysfunction in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Shortened telomeres may impede the ability for new muscle regeneration in those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a new study reports.

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·August 22, 2017·6 min read

High Moral Reasoning Associated With Increased Reward System Activity

University of Pennsylvania researchers report people who report higher levels of moral reasoning show increased activity in brain areas associated with reward. The study may improve understanding as to why some people are more likely to engage in prosocial behaviors.