Archive: 29/06/2016

Researchers identify treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy

New research into the treatment of epilepsy, led by scientists at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), has identified a new approach to drug therapy to prevent seizures in patients who have a drug-resistant form of ...

Jun 29, 2016

Neuroscientists probe link between music pleasure responses, dopamine and cravings

Researchers at the University of Melbourne are recruiting electronic music fans for a study exploring the connection between cravings and the "risky" sounds of dance music.

Jun 29, 2016

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New prostate cancer treatment to be evaluated

Men diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States now have another treatment option: high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). However, the jury is out in terms of the effectiveness of the treatment, according to Weill ...

Jun 29, 2016

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Nature and nurture shape infant eating habits, education professor finds

Parents have a dual influence on how their infant children eat, passing on their genetic makeup to their children as well as serving as role models of eating behavior in early childhood, according to studies conducted by ...

Jun 29, 2016

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Unlocking the secrets of nerve regeneration

Scientists at Hokkaido University, Japan, found that a glutamate receptor GluD2 was responsible for the regeneration of synapses in the cerebellum.

Jun 29, 2016

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Binge-eating disorder patients respond well to major forms of treatment

A new systematic review by the RTI International-University of North Carolina (UNC) Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC), published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, identified several effective options for treating ...

Jun 29, 2016