A new study in JAMA Pediatrics attempts to solve some of the problems in calculating prevalence of maltreatment among children in the US.
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MRI-guided laser procedure provides alternative to epilepsy surgery
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For patients with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) that can’t be controlled by medications, a minimally invasive laser procedure performed under MRI guidance provides a safe and effective alternative to surgery, suggests a study. The researchers re…
Why inflammation leads to a leaky blood-brain barrier: MicroRNA-155
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Until now, scientists have not known exactly how inflammation weakens the blood-brain barrier, allowing toxins and other molecules access to the brain. A new research report solves this mystery by showing that a molecule, called ‘microRNA-155,’ is resp…
Neuron tells stem cells to grow new neurons: First piece of new brain-repair circuit identified
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Researchers have found a new type of neuron in the adult brain that is capable of telling stem cells to make more new neurons. Though the experiments are in their early stages, the finding opens the tantalizing possibility that the brain may be able to…
Hypnosis extends restorative slow-wave sleep, research shows
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Sleeping well is a crucial factor contributing to our physical and mental restoration. Slow-Wave sleep (SWS) in particular has a positive impact for instance on memory and the functioning of the immune system. During periods of SWS, growth hormones are…
Mode of transportation affects how we feel
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What mode of transportation makes you happiest?Clemson researchers investigated how emotions like happiness, pain, stress, sadness and fatigue vary during travel and by travel mode in a new study…
Disorders of compulsivity share common pattern and brain structure
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People affected by binge eating, substance abuse and obsessive compulsive disorder all share a common pattern of decision making and similarities in brain structure, according to new research from…
Youths who have committed homicide ‘show differences in brain structure’
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Youths who have committed homicide have less gray matter in their brains than non-homicide offenders – a finding that researchers say could lead to prevention of violent crimes.
Workplace ostracism can lead to job dissatisfaction and health problems
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Being ignored at work is worse for physical and mental well-being than harassment or bullying, says a new study from the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business.
Obesity and life satisfaction affected by where you live
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A new study suggests that how one compares weight-wise with others in his or her community plays a key role in determining how satisfied the person is with his or her life.
