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How Can We Stop Hoarding in a Pandemic?

Researchers have identified the measures that could be put in place to stop or prevent further stockpiling, as seen recently in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gut Uses Cross-talking Neurons to Communicate With the Brain

New research in rats suggests that the entire brain responds to the gut, specifically the small intestine, through neuronal connections.
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What Motivates Vegetarianism?

Researchers know that people are motivated to be vegetarian for different reasons — the most common in Western cultures being health, the environment and animal rights. But how compelling are these different factors for nonvegetarians?
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Study Offers Clues to Why Autism Is More Common in Boys

A new study provides insight into one mechanism that may underlie the higher prevalence of males in some cases of autism.
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Innovative Technique Measures Pressure in the Skull Using the Brain's Natural Resonance Frequency

Currently, the only way to measure pressure inside the skull, formally called intracranial pressure (ICP), is by using invasive techniques that insert a catheter or sensor. Researchers have been hunting for better ways of measuring ICP. The latest proposed solution can predict ICP by monitoring resonance frequencies within the brain.
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Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Adult Insomnia

Smoke a lot of weed as a teenager, and when you reach adulthood you’ll be more likely to have trouble falling or staying asleep, according to a new CU Boulder study of more than 1,800 twins.
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Discovering Molecules That Alter Our Circadian Clock

Researchers have uncovered molecules that act to lengthen the period of the circadian clock, shedding light on their mechanisms of action.
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Physical Activity Linked to Improved Mood During the Menopause

High levels of physical activity can be associated with fewer depressive symptoms in those experiencing menopause, according to a new study.
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Study Assesses Effectiveness of Phone Therapy for Depression in Parkinson's Disease

Depression is common in people with Parkinson's disease and contributes to faster physical and mental decline, but it is often overlooked and undertreated. A new study has assessed the effectiveness of phone-based therapy at helping people with depression and Parkinson's.
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Brain Cancer in Infants Could Be Treated With Targeted Drugs

Brain cancer in infants is biologically distinct from other pediatric brain tumors and could be successfully treated with targeted drugs, a new study has shown.
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