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Noninvasive brain stimulation may soon reach more aphasia patients

Researchers tested the use of transcranial direct current stimulation in stroke patients with aphasia. Their results pave the way for the creation of a large clinical trial to test the new treatment in a number of patients who have lost some or all of …

New CDC guidelines detail treatment of pediatric mild traumatic brain injury

New evidence-based guidelines put forward recommendations for a broad range of health care providers responsible for detection and management of pediatric mild traumatic brain injury, most of which are concussions.

Brain function impacts how experiences contribute to depression

A study in adolescent girls reports that recent life events impact depressive symptoms differently, depending on how the brain responds to winning and losing. A strong brain response to winning boosted the beneficial impact of positive experiences on s…

Nerve pain in the legs? Medical marijuana may alter brain connections, bring relief

When medical marijuana is taken for chronic nerve pain, it may provide pain relief by reducing connections between the areas of the brain that process emotions and sensory signals, according to a new study.

Does neuroscience hold the key to understanding the criminal mind?

A new study shows a difference between how risk is cognitively processed by self-reported law-abiding citizens and self-reported lawbreakers, allowing researchers to better view and understand the criminal mind.

Increased cortical activation in cannabis users’ brains in resting state, research suggests

Recent research shows that cannabis users experience increased cortical activation during the brain’s resting state when compared with nonusers. The resulting ‘noisy brain’ might impair brain activity and disrupt cognitive processes, say researchers.

Sexual violence haunts women with vivid memories decades later

Women who are sexually assaulted experience more vivid memories than women coping with the aftermath of other traumatic, life-altering events not associated with sexual violence even decades later.

Beatboxers’ and guitarists’ brains react differently to hearing music

The brains of professional beatboxers and guitarists respond to music differently when compared to each other and non-musicians.

Hypertension drugs could prevent memory loss in lupus patients, study suggests

Researchers have discovered that the activation of brain cells called microglia likely contributes to the memory loss and other cognitive impairments suffered by many patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study shows that ACE inhibitors…

Anxiety in the West: Is it on the rise?

Anxiety seems to be taking over society. In this article, we ask whether anxiety really is on the rise, and why it might be increasing in prevalence.