NEURAL PATHWAY RESPONSIBLE FOR OPIOID WITHDRAWAL DISCOVERED
Using optogenetics to manipulate the brains of opioid addicted mice, researchers discover a neural pathway that appears to be responsible for symptoms of withdrawal.… READ MORE…
PTSD LINKED TO ACCELERATED AGING
Two new studies of veterans draw a link between PTSD and accelerated, premature aging.… READ MORE…
DID HENRY VIII SUFFER THE SAME BRAIN INJURY AS SOME NFL PLAYERS?
Researchers analyze historical records and conclude Henry VIII may have suffered repeated TBIs similar to those experienced by modern football players.… READ MORE…
GET SOME REST! CATCH UP SLEEP CAN REDUCE DIABETES RISK
Researchers report two consecutive nights of extended sleep may counteract the increased risk of diabetes associated with sleep loss.… READ MORE…
SOCIAL BENEFITS: MORE SOCIABLE CHIMPS HARBOR RICHER GUT MICROBIOMES
Being sociable may help transmit beneficial microbes, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
THINKING ON YOUR FEET: COGNITIVE FUNCTION IMPROVES WHEN USING STANDING UP TO LEARN
According to a new study, students who used standing desks showed significant improvement in executive function and cognitive skills.… READ MORE…
STRUGGLING TO KEEP YOUR FITNESS RESOLUTION? HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE
A new study reports a simple cup of coffee could be key to helping people stick to their fitness plans.… READ MORE…
WHY YOUR DIET IS DOOMED: ‘HUNGER’ NEURONS PROMOTE NEGATIVE FEELINGS
Researchers report that your hypothalamic neurons could be to blame why your diet is making you feel negative.… READ MORE…
IMMUNE FUNCTION PROTECTED BY LIFE EXTENDING HORMONE
A life extending hormone produced by cells in the thymus gland appears to protect against the loss of immune function that comes with aging.… READ MORE…
73 PERCENT OF PEOPLE UNAWARE OF STROKE SYMPTOMS
A national survey finds 3 out of 4 people under 45 underestimate the urgency of stroke symptoms and are more likely to delay seeking medical attention.… READ MORE…
EAT LESS AND BE HAPPY
Small, uncertain incentives stimulate the same reward center of the brain as food, researchers report.… READ MORE…
INCREASED RISK FOR AUTISM IN CHILDREN OF MOMS WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
According to a new study, children born to mothers with PCOS have an increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorders.… READ MORE…