Neuroscience
Prying open the black box of the brain
The human brain is the most complex biological structure on Earth. It has about 100 billion neurons—each of which has thousands of connections to other neurons.
Jun 13, 2013
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Medical research
New tool for CSI? Geographic software maps distinctive features inside bones
(Medical Xpress)—A common type of geographic mapping software offers a new way to study human remains.
Sep 25, 2012
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Cardiology
Sedentary time may significantly increase adolescent heart size
In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a paper published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports concludes. The study was conducted ...
Apr 12, 2023
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Cardiology
Moderate-to-high TV viewing in midlife linked to later cognitive and brain health decline
Spending moderate to high amounts of time watching television throughout midlife was linked to greater cognitive decline and lower gray matter volumes in the brain later in life, according to preliminary research from three ...
May 20, 2021
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Health
'Bone smashing': Broken bones, tooth loss and blood vessel damage are among the harms of this TikTok trend
The internet never ceases to amaze when it comes to the bizarre health crazes people are willing to try. One of the latest social media trends is "bone smashing"—and it's every bit as inadvisable as it sounds.
Oct 24, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers discover new pathways that could help treat RNA viruses
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have identified new pathways in an RNA-based virus where inhibitors, like medical treatments, unbind. The finding could be beneficial in understanding how these inhibitors react ...
Jul 22, 2020
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Neuroscience
Study suggests different species may rely on a shared principle for neural network formation
In all species, brain function relies on an intricate network of connections that allows neurons to send information back and forth between one another, commanding thought and physical activity. But within those networks ...
Jan 17, 2024
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Health informatics
New guidance on safe injection practice in hospitals emphasizes the importance of prefilled and labeled syringes
New guidance published in Anesthesia provides clear advice to reduce avoidable errors on all steps of the pathway involving injectable medications used routinely in anesthesia care. The guidance has been written by a working ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Health
Synergy of high protein intake and exercise in youth enhances bone structure and strength
A study presented during the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases in Seville shows that high levels of protein intake (HProt) enhance the positive impact of high physical activity (HPA) ...
Apr 3, 2014
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