Brief usage of the painkiller oxycodone may impair behavioral flexibility even after that use ends, suggesting impaired decision-making as an enduring consequence of exposure, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School ...
Nov 17, 2014
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Xanthohumol, a type of flavonoid found in hops and beer, has been shown in a new study to improve cognitive function in young mice, but not in older animals.
Sep 22, 2014
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A new trial of bowel cancer screening using flexible sigmoidoscopy – also known as Bowel Scope – has confirmed the benefits of adding the technique to existing screening programmes.
Aug 18, 2014
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Among about 100,000 study participants, screening with flexible sigmoidoscopy resulted in a reduced incidence and rate of death of colorectal cancer, compared to no screening, according to a study in the August 13 issue of ...
Aug 12, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—Want to improve your mental finesse? Playing a puzzle game like Cut the Rope could just be the thing you need.
Jun 24, 2014
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As the number of pacemakers implanted each year reaches into the millions worldwide, improving the lifespan of pacemaker batteries has been of great concern for developers and manufacturers. Currently, pacemaker batteries ...
Jun 23, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Frequent exercising and bracing seems effective for long-term prevention of recurrent low back pain (LBP), according to a study published in the June 1 issue of Spine.
Jun 9, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—A team of UBC neuroscientists has found that synapses that are too strong or 'sticky' can actually hinder our capacity to learn new things.
May 26, 2014
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A new paper published by OIST's Neurobiology Research Unit identifies some of the neurons responsible for behavioral decisions in rats.
May 15, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—It follows logically: If you are unable to predict how a decision might affect your life, your decisions may be more impulsive.
Apr 18, 2014
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