Hearing about bipolar disorder in the news or on social media? Here's what you should know In the news or on social media, we hear the term "bipolar disorder" a lot. Feb 6, 2023 0 4
Indigenous populations may have higher stroke risk In highly developed countries, Indigenous populations may have a higher rate of stroke, according to new research that highlights a dire need for more data and well-designed studies. Feb 6, 2023 0 2
Study suggests the brain works like a resonance chamber Researchers at the Champalimaud Foundation and the University of Minho, in Portugal, have found evidence of resonant waves in rat brain activity using ultrafast and ultrahigh field magnetic resonance imaging. Their work demonstrates ... Feb 6, 2023 0 265
Children of overprotective parents tend to live less, study suggests Men who had an overprotective father and little autonomy during childhood may run a 12% higher risk of dying before their eightieth birthday. In the case of women who had an overprotective father, the risk of dying before ... Feb 6, 2023 0 49
Treating epilepsy with a keto diet A very low-carb diet can make a big difference for children who don't respond well to other epilepsy treatments. The UK Epilepsy Clinic works to show families how to use the ketogenic (keto) diet to reduce and even eliminate ... Feb 6, 2023 0 9
'Shed-MEDS' protocol can reduce risk of drug interactions in older people An estimated one in six older adults in the United States who take multiple prescription drugs risk major drug-drug interactions and other adverse drug effects that can worsen their medical conditions, increase the likelihood ... Feb 6, 2023 0 2
Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a 'natural birth' Women who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a 'natural' delivery, according to University of Southampton research. Feb 6, 2023 0 24
Brain 'zips and unzips' information to perform skilled tasks The human brain prepares skilled movements such as playing the piano, competing in athletics, or dancing by "zipping and unzipping" information about the timing and order of movements ahead of the action being performed, ... Feb 6, 2023 0 74
Overlooked tau-RNA interaction may play key role in dementia Sometimes in science, "Eureka!" moments happen with surprisingly little effort. Sometimes they take years or decades to emerge. Such was the case with Brian Kraemer's research team and their recent study of the protein tau ... Feb 6, 2023 0 47
Scientists pinpoint protein that helps cancer-causing viruses evade immune response The viruses Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) have been linked to several cancers. For the first time, UNC School of Medicine scientists have discovered that these viruses use a human ... Feb 6, 2023 0 58
