Autism spectrum disorders
Autism screening system could benefit millions of Indian children
More than two million children in India could benefit from new research into a new low-cost ways to detect autism risk.
Feb 14, 2017
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University of Reading
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Being bilingual may help protect cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis patients
Bilingual speakers may benefit from protection against cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis according to a new study.
Jan 16, 2020
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Medical research
High fat diets may over-activate destructive heart disease protein
Consumption of a high fat diet may be activating a response in the heart that is causing destructive growth and lead to greater risk of heart attacks, according to new research.
Mar 2, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Alzheimer's amyloid build-up affects certain parts of brain cells more than others in mice
A protein that is linked with Alzheimer's Disease has been found to be more likely to affect certain parts of brain cells that send messages than other parts of the cells.
Oct 24, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic solitude was positive experience for many
Time spent alone during the pandemic led to positive effects on well-being across all ages, new research has found.
Nov 1, 2021
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Health
House plants can benefit indoor air quality
Common houseplants such as peace lily and ivy can provide health benefits by improving air quality around the home, finds a new report from the University of Reading and Royal Horticultural Society.
Oct 17, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Giving children with Down Syndrome the tools they need to learn
Children with Down syndrome could benefit from new research at the University of Reading that is teaching children and adults how to learn.
Sep 13, 2018
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Neuroscience
Toxic gas in rat brains shows potential for new dementia treatments
A potential treatment for dementia and epilepsy could look to reduce the amounts of a toxic gas in the brain has been revealed in a new study using rat brain cells.
Apr 14, 2021
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Knee pain goes under the knife following 'game changing' research
A new treatment for chronic pain from osteoarthritis has been trialled following clinical research conducted by the Royal Berkshire Hospital and University of Reading.
Mar 7, 2019
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Cardiology
Blood cell breakthrough could help treat heart disease
(Phys.org) -- Scientists at the University of Reading have made a groundbreaking discovery into the way blood clots are formed, potentially leading to the development of new drugs to treat one of the world's biggest killer ...
Apr 27, 2012
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