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Study finds that depending on their political point of view,

people respond differently to disgusting pictures.

It’s not clear whether the rise is due to changes in how doctors

diagnose autism and report cases, or if there is some factor in

children’s environment that is affecting autism rates.

A new study that looks at the brain as networks instead of individual areas of activity could lead to a new way of diagnosing age-related memory disorders.

Four minutes of physical activity can improve behaviour in the classroom for primary school students, according to new research by Brendon Gurd.

Election Day is difficult for many political candidates. But it’s no picnic for their supporters either. A new study shows just how tough election days can be. The study finds that winning elections barely improves the happiness of those from the win…

New research offers a different approach for looking at the way the brain operates on a network level, and could eventually lead to new clinical diagnostic criteria for age-related memory disorders.

Smokers are three times more likely than nonsmokers to develop chronic back pain, and dropping the habit may cut their chances of developing this often debilitating condition, researchers report.

A high quality brand of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) — a compound commonly sold as a dietary supplement — provides health benefits to persons suffering from Gulf War illness symptoms, researchers report.

Fat and sugar aren’t usually considered healthy staples, but scientists have found that a biological fat with a sugar attached is essential for maintaining the brain’s store of stem cells.