In the past, using the terms “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably was common. Now there is rising appreciation that a
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Possible link between autism and antidepressants use during pregnancy
An international team led by Duke-NUS Medical School has found a potential link between autistic-like behaviour in adult mice and
‘Seeing the light’ behind radiation therapy
Delivering just the right dose of radiation for cancer patients is a delicate balance in their treatment regime. However, in
Psychologists release results of survey of ‘Maria generation’ kids
Psychologists from the Medical University of South Carolina have just published one of the largest post-disaster screening projects in U.S.
Fat cell discovery could help combat obesity-related health issues
Researchers have discovered differences in fat cells that could potentially identify people predisposed to metabolic diseases such as diabetes and
Pregnancy shifts the daily schedule forward
Add this to the list of what to expect: Getting up earlier, at least in the first trimester. New research
Gender impacts brain activity in alcoholics, study finds
Compared to alcoholic women, alcoholic men have more diminished brain activity in areas responsible for emotional processing (limbic regions including
Brain signaling proteins hit the road running
Surprisingly complex movements in an important neurotransmitter receptor may help explain the brain’s unpredictable response to drugs, according to a
Research decodes one way cancer survives treatment, proposes a way to prevent it
Cancer cells have various tricks up their metaphorical sleeves to survive in the face of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other cancer
Sleep and exercise affect new moms differently than new dads
Sleep and exercise are vital to the wellbeing of new parents, but these essentials affect new moms differently than new
