It’s well known that exposure to extremely loud noises — whether it’s an explosion, a firecracker or even a concert
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Study sheds light on how ‘dopamine neurons’ contribute to memory formation in humans
Research from Cedars-Sinai sheds light on how the human brain rapidly forms new memories, providing insights into potential new treatments
Continue reading »New leads on treating dementia and Alzheimer’s
A new research study by scientists in Australia and the US provides an explanation for why clinical trials of drugs
Continue reading »Chronic dizziness can result from, or trigger, psychiatric disorders: Journal of the American Osteopathic Association research notes psychiatric disorders present in 15 percent of patients with chronic dizziness
While most cases of chronic dizziness result from a physical disorder, psychiatric issues can be a cause — or a
Continue reading »Rabies trick could help treat Parkinson’s Disease
The rabies virus wreaks havoc on the brain, triggering psychosis and death. To get where it needs to go, the
Continue reading »Weather associated with sentiments expressed on social media: Facebook, Twitter sentiments may correlate with weather patterns
Sentiments expressed on Facebook and Twitter may be associated with certain weather patterns, according to a study published April 25,
Continue reading »New method to discover drugs to treat epilepsy: Method uncovers a promising new use for a well-known cancer drug in stopping difficult-to-treat seizures
For more than a third of children living with epilepsy, the currently approved medications do not stop their seizures. This
Continue reading »New ‘brain health index’ can predict how well patients will do after stroke
A new computer programme developed by scientists at the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow can assess whole brain deterioration and
Continue reading »Tai Chi improves brain metabolism and muscle energetics in older adults, study finds
A new Journal of Neuroimaging study provides insights into the biochemical mechanisms by which Tai Chi — a mind-body exercise
Continue reading »Researchers chart a new way to look at concussion
A Portland State University research team studying concussion has published an interactive diagram showing the many facets of mild traumatic
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