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·September 27, 2017·4 min read

Migraine With Aura May Increase Stroke Risk

A new study published in Brain reports an increased risk of stroke in those who suffer from migraines with aura, but found no evidence of heightened stroke risk for people who suffered from migraines alone.

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·September 27, 2017·3 min read

Brain Cells That Control Appetite Identified

Recent findings from University of Warwick researchers could help find new treatments to control eating habits that lead to obesity. Researchers discovered tanycytes detect amino acids from food and directly 'tell' the brain when we feel full. Certain food, such as chicken, lentils and avocados, activate tanycytes and make us feel fuller quicker.

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·September 26, 2017·5 min read

In Plain Sight: Study Compares Performance of Humans Versus Neural Networks in Visual Searches

Researchers report humans often miss objects in plain sight, especially if the size is inconsistent with the rest of the scene.

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·September 26, 2017·6 min read

Brain Guides Body Much Sooner Than Previously Believed

Study reveals the brain plays an active role in muscle and nerve development than previously thought.

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·September 26, 2017·3 min read

Understanding Soccer Violence Could Help the Fight Against Terror

Researchers examine football hooliganism to help gain insight into what may drive gang culture and terrorist activity.

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·September 26, 2017·4 min read

Decoding Brain Function: Shedding Light On the Anterior Cingulate Cortex and Its Ties to Learning

Researchers from UNLV shed light on the role the ACC plays in guiding response and adaption to surprise outcomes.

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·September 26, 2017·4 min read

Psychological Impact of Natural Disasters on Youth

A new study examines how falling victim to a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, can impact a child's mental health. Researchers hope the study will help physicians to identify those children most at need of social support services following a disaster to aid their recovery.

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·September 26, 2017·6 min read

No Evidence of Hidden Hearing Loss from Common Recreational Noise

It has often been claimed that exposure to loud noises in recreational activities, such as at a music concert, contributes to hidden hearing loss. New research finds no evidence to support the theory that permanent hearing difficulties occur as a result recreational noise exposure.

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·September 26, 2017·4 min read

Overturning the Theory of Tremors in Parkinson’s

KAIST researchers have identified a new mechanism that causes tremors associated with Parkinson's disease. The findings, researchers say, overturn long standing assumptions about how tremors occur in Parkinson's disease.

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·September 26, 2017·4 min read

Memory For Details Matures Gradually

Contrary to popular assumption that areas of the brain responsible for memory are fully matured by age six, researchers report the maturation process continues until the age of at least 14.