The risk of developing a second mental health disorder after an initial diagnosis is increased, according to new research led […]
Stem cell-derived neurons stop seizures and improve cognitive function: People with untreatable epilepsy may one day have a treatment
About 3.4 million Americans, or 1.2 percent of the population, have active epilepsy. Although the majority respond to medication, between […]
Lack of sleep intensifies anger, impairs adaptation to frustrating circumstances
Losing just a couple hours of sleep at night makes you angrier, especially in frustrating situations, according to new Iowa […]
Brain structure could influence behavior
New research focusing on how brain structure may impact brain activity and ultimately human behavior could one day lead to […]
‘Game-changing’ skin sensor could improve life for a million hydrocephalus patients: Band-Aid-like device non-invasively monitors shunt performance in patients with hydrocephalus
Most people simply take ibuprofen when they get a headache. But for someone with hydrocephalus — a potentially life-threatening condition […]
Racism, sexual assault contribute to college mental health challenges, study finds
A text mining analysis of academic and news articles related to mental health issues in higher education finds that racism, […]
Would you zap your brain to improve your memory? Scientists study attitudes toward brain stimulation
Using a few wires and sponges, in ordinary homes around the world, people are trying to hack their own minds. […]
Hormone alters male brain networks to enhance sexual and emotional function
Scientists have gained new insights into how the ‘master regulator’ of reproduction affects men’s brains. In a new study, scientists […]
Conceptual framework to study role of exercise in multiple sclerosis
Researchers have proposed a conceptual framework for examining the relationship between exercise and adaptive neuroplasticity in the population with multiple […]
Many cases of dementia may arise from non-inherited DNA ‘spelling mistakes’
Only a small proportion of cases of dementia are thought to be inherited — the cause of the vast majority […]