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Disrupting the molecular function of a tumor suppressor causes improper formation of a protective insulating sheath on peripheral nerves — leading to neuropathy and muscle wasting in mice similar to that in human diabetes and neurodegeneration. A new …

Morphed images of celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Bob Marley, Sylvester Stallone, Uma Thurman, Nicole Kidman, Whoopi Goldberg, Bill Clinton and George Bush, and others were shown to participants in a recent study. The study found that …

Does the price you pay at a buffet influence how much you like the food? Surprisingly, yes!

A study published in the Month 2014 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that children who were conceived either less than 1 year or more than 5 years…

Researchers identify a chemical within the brain that could play a prominent role in controlling the tics of conditions such as Tourette syndrome.

An early study in rats suggests the spice turmeric may help boost the brain’s ability to repair and regenerate itself.

A bioactive compound found in turmeric promotes stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain, reveals new research. The findings suggest aromatic turmerone could be a future drug candidate for treating neurological disorders, such as stroke…

While antidepressants are the most commonly used treatment for social anxiety disorder, new research suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy is more effective and, unlike medication, can have lasting effects long after treatment has stopped.

Whether states should legalize marijuana for recreational and medical use is a hot topic across the country. As the debates continue a potentially dangerous environment is being created where more preteens, teens and young adults are beginning to use t…