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A Daily Strawberry Reduces Confusion in Patients With Signs of Early Dementia
New research from the University of Cincinnati found that daily strawberry consumption could help reduce the risk of dementia for certain middle-aged populations.
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General Anesthesia Blocks Sensation by Cutting Off the Spread of Signaling
Under propofol general anesthesia, sensory input still reaches the brain, but signals do not spread. Results suggest consciousness requires cortical regions to all be “on the same page.”
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Scientists Slow the Progression of Deadly Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s disease causes involuntary movements and dementia, has no cure, and is fatal. For the first time, UC Riverside scientists have shown they can slow its progression in flies and worms, opening the door to human treatments.
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Neural Network Is Only Activated After Drug Injection Compared to Oral Drug Use
NIH study suggests the brain’s “salience network” is important for understanding substance use disorder, could be a future therapeutic target.
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Neuroimaging Research Shows How Advanced Yoga Affects the Brain
Neuroimaging in an adept meditator revealed rich patterns of brain activity in specific cortical, subcortical, brainstem, and cerebellar regions associated with an advanced practice of meditation called jhana.
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Drug Compound Shows Early Promise for ALS in Mouse Study
A drug that prevents the accumulation of damaged mitochondria has shown promise for treating ALS in a mouse study.
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Manganese's Link to Early-Life Cognition Explored
Manganese is both an essential nutrient and a toxic chemical, exposure to which may be beneficial for verbal learning and memory in early adolescence.
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Ketamine Clinics Misleading Consumers About Side Effects, Suggests Study
An analysis of Maryland ketamine advertisers has suggested that their websites and marketing materials are awash with false and misleading claims about the drug’s addictiveness, side effects and approval status.
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Why Don’t We All Develop PTSD?
Researchers shows why only a subset of individuals exposed to trauma develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research, centered on the body's stress hormone response, could pave the way for more targeted treatments for PTSD.
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Gender Bias May Affect Female Autism Diagnosis
Researchers from Edge Hill University have found that there is a gender bias towards males when associating autistic traits, which may impact the identification of autism in females.
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