Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD
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Why sleep is so important for your fitness
When we think of what makes athletes great, few of us would think that sleep might play an important role.
Researchers find adolescent cyberbullies also more likely to be victims
Early adolescents who engage in cyberbullying are more likely to become victims, according to new research from the University of
60-day bed rest study shows dangers of long-term inactivity for blood sugar levels
A unique study which involved 20 men lying in bed for two months straight, highlights the negative impact long-term inactivity
Oxygen therapy found to ameliorate abnormal movements in a rare childhood disease
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder associated with a mutation in the ATP1A3 gene. It begins in
10 ways to reduce your risk of dementia
Dementia affects millions of Americans—including nearly one in 10 adults over age 65. While the causes of different dementias vary, a
No safety concerns seen with use of dapivirine vaginal ring during third trimester of pregnancy
A vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine posed no safety concerns when used in the third trimester of pregnancy,
First wearable device for vocal fatigue senses when your voice needs a break
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first smart wearable device to continuously track how much people use their voices, alerting
Addiction researchers denounce Australia’s NHMRC statement on e-cigarettes
Eleven top international addiction scientists argue that the 2022 statement on e-cigarettes issued by Australia’s peak health and medical body,
Improved accuracy of screening tools for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder may lead to faster diagnosis
A new screening instrument has the potential to more accurately identify fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), reducing missed and erroneous
