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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(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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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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Although inflammation is frequently a cause of disease in the body, research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio indicates that low levels of a pro-inflammatory cytokine in the brain are important ...
Jan 28, 2014
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Agricultural extension educators should take a flexible approach in teaching farmers about the changing landscape of food safety regulations, according to Penn State researchers.
Oct 1, 2013
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