Feeling foggy? Your head is in the clouds for a reason The heavy mist seems to cling to everything. Walking through the haze makes any forward motion feel like a fruitless effort. Mar 17, 2022 0 2
AI maps psychedelic 'trip' experiences to regions of the brain, opening new route to psychiatric treatments For the past several decades, psychedelics have been widely stigmatized as dangerous illegal drugs. But a recent surge of academic research into their use to treat psychiatric conditions is spurring a recent shift in public ... Mar 17, 2022 0 19
On the brink of giving up? Scientists confirm mindfulness meditation can help in internal conflicts Faced by one too many obstacles on the way to achieving their personal goals—whether an important, valuable or fun one—people may experience an action crisis where they start questioning their pursuit and even feel like ... Mar 17, 2022 0 10
Study on tumor/immune cell interaction could impact cancer immunotherapies Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists exploring the interaction between cancer cells and the extracellular matrix (ECM)—the "scaffolding" of organs—found that proteins in the ECM can dramatically impact ... Mar 17, 2022 0 41
Molecular imaging uncovers effects of COVID-19 on the brain A significant number of COVID-19 neurological complications— such as fatigue, headache, and cognitive impairment—are ultimately reversible, according to new research summarized by the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. The ... Mar 17, 2022 0 101
Researchers create breakthrough model for helping patients with post-traumatic epilepsy When soldiers go into combat, they put themselves at risk of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. Explosions experienced during combat or training exercises can cause a soldier's ... Mar 17, 2022 0 98
Researchers find a 'vicious cycle' between excessive daytime napping and Alzheimer's dementia Daytime napping is common among older adults. The longitudinal relationship between daytime napping and cognitive aging, however, is unknown. A new cohort study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital found a bidirectional ... Mar 17, 2022 0 99
If blood pressure rises upon standing, so may risk for heart attack Among young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure, a substantial rise in blood pressure upon standing may identify those with a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, according ... Mar 17, 2022 0 142
For youth with a heart defect, shift to adult-focused care is key to health, quality of life Most people born with heart defects, including complex heart conditions, now survive past childhood, and the successful transition to adult-oriented health care can have a large impact on their health, survival and quality ... Mar 17, 2022 0 23
South Korea's omicron deaths surge amid faltering response South Korea reached another daily record in COVID-19 deaths on Thursday as health officials reported more than 621,000 new infections, underscoring a massive omicron surge that has been worse than feared and threatens to ... Mar 17, 2022 0 29
