Neuroscience

Researchers uncover how hippocampus influences future thinking

Over the past decade, researchers have learned that the hippocampus—historically known for its role in forming memories—is involved in much more than just remembering the past; it plays an important role in imagining ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

First Miami zone of local Zika spread now 'clear': officials

Health authorities Monday lifted a travel warning for the Miami neighborhood of Wynwood—site of the United States' first local Zika outbreak—after the governor declared no evidence of active transmission of the virus ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Why does time seem to go by more quickly as we get older?

When we were children, the summer holidays seemed to last forever, and the wait between Christmases felt like an eternity. So why is that when we get older, the time just seems to zip by, with weeks, months and entire seasons ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Structured pretravel advice should be provided to patients

(HealthDay)—Structured advice should be provided to individuals planning to travel internationally, according to a review article published in the July 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Using mindfulness to lower stress

Many chronic conditions, like high blood pressure, insomnia or heartburn, can be traced to a single common problem: stress.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO advises pregnant women not to travel to Zika oubreak areas

The World Health Organization on Tuesday advised pregnant women not to travel to areas affected by the Zika virus outbreak, saying the new advice was issued amid mounting evidence that Zika can cause birth defects.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Google teams with UNICEF to map Zika virus spread

Google on Thursday said that it is working with UNICEF to map the spread of Zika and pitching in a million dollars to support the group's efforts on the ground.

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