A good night’s sleep could protect against dementia because the body ‘washes’ toxic proteins out…
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Starvation halts brain development, but hungry cells jump-start growth when food becomes available
We all know that food is essential to healthy development of the brain and body,…
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Brain scans may provide clues to suicide risk
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Utah Health have…
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Serum biomarker linked to brain atrophy in multiple sclerosis
(HealthDay)—Serum neurofilament light chain (sNFL) levels are significantly associated with clinical and neuroimaging outcomes in…
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New method classifies brain cells based on electrical signals
For decades, neuroscientists have relied on a technique for reading out electrical “spikes” of brain…
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Scratching the surface of how your brain senses an itch
Light touch plays a critical role in everyday tasks, such as picking up a glass…
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Children with ADHD have differences in part of brain controlling movement
(HealthDay)—Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have differences in the brain that limit appropriate responses…
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Should polycystic kidney disease patients be screened for brain aneurysms?
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is characterized by progressive development of kidney cysts, as…
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Tart cherry juice may juice up the brain
Montmorency tart cherry juice has long been coveted by gout sufferers, athletes for exercise recovery,…
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How the brain remembers where you’re going
Researchers have made new discoveries about how certain brainwaves aid navigation. They hope that the…
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