STUDY ZEROS IN ON GENE THAT LIMITS DESIRE TO DRINK ALCOHOL
A new study reports researchers have identified a gene variant that appears to suppress the desire for some to drink alcohol.… READ MORE…
CHILD’S SLEEP DURATION INFLUENCED BY PARENTAL CONFIDENCE AND SLEEP DURATION
Educating parents about their own sleep health could help their children to get enough sleep, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
NEW DRUG LIMITS THEN REPAIRS BRAIN DAMAGE CAUSED BY STROKE
Researchers report a potential new drug may reduce the number of brain cells destroyed by stoke and also help repair them.… READ MORE…
RESEARCHERS IDENTIFY NEW BRAIN PATHWAYS LINKED TO ADDICTION
Manipulating newly identified pathways can reduce drug seeking behavior, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
GREATER STROKE RISK FOR GENERATION X THAN BABY BOOMERS
The stroke rate has more than doubled in Generation X’ers over the past 20 years, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
INSIGHT INTO THE BRAIN’S CONTROL OF HUNGER AND SATIETY
New findings revise the current models for homeostatic control, researchers report.… READ MORE…
DEMENTIA ON THE DOWNSLIDE, ESPECIALLY IN THOSE WITH MORE EDUCATION
A new study reports the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping and those with a higher level of education appear to have a lower risk of developing dementia.… READ MORE…
HIGHEST RESOLUTION MODEL OF BRAIN RECEPTOR BEHIND MARIJUANA’S HIGH CREATED
Researchers have created the most detailed 3D structure to date of the brain receptor that binds and responds to the root of the marijuana high.… READ MORE…
SCIENTISTS UNCOVER MECHANISM THAT CONTROLS FEEDING BEHAVIOR IN MICE
Researchers have discovered the mechanism that controls feeding behavior in mice by regulating the activity of a few thousand neurons.… READ MORE…
STUDY LINKS SHORTER SLEEP AND SUGAR-SWEETENED DRINK CONSUMPTION
A new study links consumption of sugary, caffeinated drinks to shorter sleep duration in adults.… READ MORE…
BRAIN VOLUME PREDICTS SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS IN ELDERLY PEOPLE
A non invasive brain scan may help doctors predict who will be successful in their weight loss efforts, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
SLEEP DEPRIVATION MAY CAUSE PEOPLE TO EAT MORE CALORIES
Researchers report sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories the following day.… READ MORE…
