Can Medical Marijuana Help Treat Intractable Epilepsy?
A new study considers the medical benefits of using marijuana to help treat epilepsy which can not be controlled with standard anticonvulsants.... Read More...
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The Psychobiology of Online Gaming
Gene expression is influence by gamers' degree of social connectedness to others, researchers report. For those with online gaming addiction, the gene expression can lead to chronic stress.... Read More...
New Insights On the Neurobiology of Dying
A new study sheds light on the neurobiological processes that occur when we die. ... Read More...
Low Vitamin D Levels at Birth Linked to Higher Autism Risk
Researchers have identified a link between low levels of vitamin D at birth and an increased risk of a child being diagnosed on the autism spectrum by the age of three.... Read More...
Migraines May Be Brain’s Way of Dealing With Oxidative Stress
Migraine triggers can increase oxidative stress, a new study reports. Targeting oxidative stress may help to prevent migraines.... Read More...
Sleep Duration May Affect Integrity of Sperm DNA
Researchers have identified a link between sleep duration in men and the chromosomal health of their sperm.... Read More...
PTSD Linked with Increased Lupus Risk
A new study reports women who are exposed to trauma and suffer post traumatic stress are at an increased risk of developing Lupus.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Drug May Help Treat TBI
A new study published in The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology reveals a drug currently used to treat dementia may be helpful in the treatment of traumatic brain injury.... Read More...
Happiness Can Affect Physical Health
A new study reveals subjective well-being can have an influence on physical health. ... Read More...
Study Links Certain Characteristics With ISIS Anxiety
Researchers report being female, having lower socio-economic status and having higher levels of PTSD symptoms are most associated to anxiety over potential terror attacks.... Read More...
Addressing Misconceptions About Electroconvulsive Therapy
Summary: Despite popular belief, many patients who receive ECT view the therapy in a positive light, researchers report.Source: Wiley.Electroconvulsive ... Read More...
Modified Atkins Diet May Help Kids With Rare Form of Epilepsy
Children with a rare form of epilepsy called Doose syndrome experiences seizure reduction, with 47% becoming seizure free, after following a modified version of the Atkins diet.... Read More...