Philosophy professor explores the ethics of severe brain injury Family members of patients who have spent years in a vegetative state are often convinced that their loved ones are still aware. Jun 27, 2018 0 4
Your brain with a migraine When migraine sufferers see the tell-tale squiggly lines, light flashes and blind spots of a migraine aura, they prepare for a migraine. When researchers see the brain image of an aura, they try to figure out what causes ... Jun 27, 2018 2 97
How does your body 'burn' fat? Many of us may be considering "burning some fat" so we feel better in our bathing suits out on the beach or at the pool. What does that actually mean, though? Jun 27, 2018 0 18
New study sheds light on how deadly genetic diseases may be inherited A new study has shed light on how deadly genetic diseases may be inherited, according to research published today (27/06/2018) from a project led by the University of Birmingham, Imperial College London and European collaborators ... Jun 27, 2018 0 8
Study shows blood test can differentiate between Zika and dengue A new study from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine shows that, depending on the interpretation criteria, serological tests can distinguish recent Zika infections in areas where dengue is ... Jun 27, 2018 0 3
How opioid addiction alters our brains to want more At a hearing on Capitol Hill earlier this year, U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander asked an important question: Why is most of the treatment for opioid addiction more opioids? Jun 27, 2018 0 8
New study finds preference for children to cradle dolls on left is indicator of social cognitive abilities Children who cradle dolls on the left show higher social cognitive abilities than those who do not, according to new research from City, University of London. Jun 27, 2018 0 58
Smartphone app offers counselling by text It's good to talk. Most young people these days find communicating using smartphones or social media isn't a problem, yet talking about personal issues can still be a difficult and taboo subject. Jun 27, 2018 0 5
New research casts doubt on myth that consuming dark chocolate helps people with muscle damage The various health benefits from consuming dark chocolate are highly researched with claims that the antioxidants it contains can help people recover from a tough workout. But research from a University of Huddersfield student, ... Jun 27, 2018 0 0
Researchers complete myotonic dystrophy treatment research Researchers at the Translational Genomics laboratory of Valencia University and the INCLIVA health research institute have just discovered a new approach for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy, a rare and incurable neuromuscular ... Jun 27, 2018 0 4