Research conducted at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo State, Brazil, shows that vigorous physical exercise such as
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Illness can morph you without your consent
When I was first diagnosed, I was told that Crohn’s disease was chronic. I looked that word up. Chronic: "Persisting
Continue reading »Rhythmic control of ‘brain waves’ can boost memory: study
Controlling the frequency of ‘brain waves’ could help to improve people’s recall of memories and potentially provide a key to
Continue reading »How a common viral infection can lead to autoimmunity
Researchers in Dr. Leona Gilbert’s research group at the University of Jyväskylä have proposed a novel mechanism for how a
Continue reading »Previously unknown pathogens found: Can milk cause cancer?
“Milk makes tired men awake” – with this Slogan the dairy industry to be promoted in the fifty years to
Continue reading »Virtual reality can spot navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease
Virtual reality (VR) can identify early Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than ‘gold standard’ cognitive tests currently in use, suggests new
Continue reading »Research shows carer’s experience can influence how well a person lives with dementia
New research has identified how a carer’s experience can impact on the ability of a person with dementia to ‘live
Continue reading »Sunscreen Chemicals Can Seep Into Your Bloodstream, FDA Says
It’s that time of year when doctors remind everyone to layer on the sunscreen. But a new study conducted by
Continue reading »Teenage pregnancy doesn’t have to mean catastrophe—research shows it can be an opportunity
The idea of having a baby as a teenager often is viewed as both a personal catastrophe and a social
Continue reading »Can you wake up after decades in a coma? The story behind the headlines
In 1991, a car crash left Munira Abdulla, a 32-year-old woman from the United Arab Emirates, with devastating brain injuries.
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