Some learning is a whole-brain affair, study shows
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have successfully used a laser-assisted imaging tool to “see” what happens in brain cells of
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Sleep deprived? Study finds losing a night of sleep may increase Alzheimer’s biomarker
A preliminary study has found that when young, healthy men were deprived of just one night of sleep, they had
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Only 1 in 10 suicide prevention apps cover all the recommended strategies, study finds
Most (93 percent) mobile apps for suicide prevention and depression management do not provide all the six suicide prevention strategies
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Theatre trips cut the risk of early death by 30%, study shows
Want to live for longer? Go to the theatre or a museum once a month: Scientists find it may cut
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Alzheimer’s study shows promise in protecting brain from tau
In the wake of recent disappointments over clinical trials targeting amyloid plaque build-up in Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are focusing more
Read moreNew study finds a shortage of therapists to treat children with autism
The supply of certified applied behavior analysis (ABA) providers is insufficient to meet the needs of children with autism spectrum
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How does political news affect moods? New study in young doctors shows real-time effects
They work in a bubble of 80-hour work weeks, and 24-hour shifts. They’re caring for patients for the first time,
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Big study casts doubt on need for many heart procedures
People with severe but stable heart disease from clogged arteries may have less chest pain if they get a procedure
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Study reveals uptick in suicide and fatal drug overdoses among blacks, Hispanics, women
To classify a death as a suicide, medical examiners and coroners rely on hard evidence, perhaps a suicide note or
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