Health
Feeling impulsive or frustrated? Take a nap
Taking a nap may be an effective strategy to counteract impulsive behavior and to boost tolerance for frustration, according to a University of Michigan study.
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Cardiology
Researchers uncover how a faulty gene can trigger fatal heart condition
University of Manchester research presented today at the British Cardiovascular Society Conference has revealed how a faulty gene can cause fatal abnormal heart rhythms that are brought on by exercise.
Jun 10, 2015
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Medical research
Life-prolonging protein could inhibit ageing diseases
Researchers have found a molecule that plays a key link between dietary restriction and longevity in mammals. This discovery may lead to the development of new therapies to inhibit age-related diseases.
May 29, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain differences seen in teenage heavy drinkers
(HealthDay)—Teens who drink heavily appear to have significant abnormalities in brain development, a new study finds.
May 18, 2015
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Medical research
Ion pump gives the body its own pain alleviation
A small ion pump in organic electronics is giving new hope to people suffering from severe nerve pain. Researchers at Swedish Linköping University (LiU) and Karolinska Institutet (KI) are the first in the world with technology ...
May 11, 2015
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Neuroscience
'Parts list' for inner-ear hair cells advances understanding of deafness and hearing loss
Tiny hair cells in the inner ear play an outsized role.
May 8, 2015
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Health
Using a shopping list may aid food desert residents
For residents of areas with limited access to healthy foods, also known as food deserts, multiple barriers exist that amplify the health risks of living in those areas. Likewise, risks for poor diet and being overweight or ...
May 7, 2015
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Neuroscience
Brain chemical may offer new clues in treating chronic pain
A chemical in the brain typically associated with cognition, movement and reward-motivation behavior—among others—may also play a role in promoting chronic pain, according to new research at The University of Texas at ...
May 6, 2015
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Neuroscience
Your brain on drugs: Functional differences in brain communication in cocaine users
The brain function of people addicted to cocaine is different from that of people who are not addicted and often linked to highly impulsive behavior, according to a new scientific study.
Apr 29, 2015
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Health
Antioxidant therapy may have promising potential in concussion treatment
A new study out of West Virginia University suggests antioxidants may play a key role in reducing the long-term effects of concussions and could potentially offer a unique new approach for treatment.
Apr 2, 2015
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