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New findings provide clues about neural circuitries that facilitate or undermine adaptation

Neighborhood violence has been associated with adverse health effects on youth, including sleep loss, asthma and metabolic syndrome. Yet some youth living in high-crime neighborhoods manage to avoid these effects.

29 Nov 2018

Lifestyle intervention can benefit obese children despite common gene variants

Children who are genetically predisposed to overweight, due to common gene variants, can still lose weight by changing their diet and exercise habits.

29 Nov 2018

Less active babies get less sleep, shows study

New Michigan State University research suggests babies who are less active get less sleep, something new parents may want to consider when looking for possible solutions for the long, sleepless nights.

29 Nov 2018

New study to investigate how yoga benefits older people with multiple long-term health conditions

A major £1.4 million study investigating the benefits that yoga brings to older people with multiple long-term health conditions is about to begin at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

29 Nov 2018

Scientists restore breathing, forelimb function in animal models of chronic spinal cord injury

Millions of people worldwide are living with chronic spinal cord injuries, with 250,000 to 500,000 new cases each year--most from vehicle crashes or falls.

28 Nov 2018

Veterans who suffered multiple traumatic brain injuries are at greater risk for suicide

A new Veterans Affairs study finds that post-9-11 veterans with a history of repeated traumatic brain injuries--versus none--are at much greater risk for considering suicide.

28 Nov 2018

Gene-brain association occurs differently in toddlers with autism and poor language development

An international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of Cyprus and University of California San Diego School of Medicine, have identified a previously unknown, large-scale association between molecular gene expression activity in blood leukocyte cells and altered neural responses to speech in toddlers with autism as measured with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).

27 Nov 2018

Study suggests possible vulnerability to evening stress

Stressful events in the evening release less of the body's stress hormones than those that happen in the morning, suggesting possible vulnerability to stress in the evening.

27 Nov 2018

Middle-aged adults with lung disease may have greater risk of dementia later in life

Middle-aged adults with lung disease may be at greater risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment later in life, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

26 Nov 2018

Cereset technology reduces symptoms of military-related traumatic stress, study shows

A new clinical study conducted by Wake Forest School of Medicine shows that use of a new non-invasive technology from the creators of Cereset not only reduces symptoms of military-related traumatic stress but also improves brain function.

26 Nov 2018

Children with obesity receive good help in primary care

Children treated for obesity in primary or outpatient care have a relatively good chance of fending off weight problems over the next few years as well, a study published in Acta Paediatrica shows.

26 Nov 2018

$Alternative drug linked with comparable risk of falls, major fractures as atypical antipsychotics in older dementia patients$

Alternative drug linked with comparable risk of falls, major fractures as atypical antipsychotics in older dementia patients

As physicians attempt to decrease antipsychotic use in seniors with dementia, they need to be aware that trazadone, frequently used as an alternative, is associated with a similar risk of falls and major fractures as atypical antipsychotics, according to new research in CMAJ.

26 Nov 2018

Mental health disorders on the rise among youngsters says report

A new report has shown that one fifth of all girls aged between 17 and 19 years and a tenth of boys in the same age group in England are suicidal or have tried to harm themselves.

23 Nov 2018

Research uncovers new evidence of the link between air pollution and cancer

University of Stirling experts have discovered new evidence of the link between air pollution and cancer as part of a new occupational health study.

22 Nov 2018

Prebiotic supplement may be effective alternative to reduce GI disturbances in autistic children

Diets free from gluten and casein are often recommended as a way to reduce gastrointestinal (GI) problems in children with autistic spectrum disorders.

22 Nov 2018

Study: The brain prioritizes high-reward events when preserving memories

The brain’s ability to preserve memories lies at the heart of our basic human experience. But what is its mechanism to make sure we remember the most significant events and keep our minds free of superfluous details?

22 Nov 2018

Interventions to improve sleep may reduce risk of falls

Compared with women in a recent study who slept seven to eight hours each night, women who slept for ≤5 hours or ≥10 hours had about a 25 percent increased odds of experiencing recurrent falls (falling at least twice in a year).

21 Nov 2018

Researchers aim to protect humans, mammals from deadly effects of African sleeping sickness

A team of Clemson University researchers wants to protect humans and other mammals from the debilitating and even deadly effects of African sleeping sickness.

21 Nov 2018

International experts to discuss strategies to maintain spatial orientation in old age

The sense of direction is one of the most important human abilities. From 27 to 29 November 2018, about 70 experts from Europe, Canada and the US will discuss in Magdeburg how this navigation system operates and how it alters in old age or due to dementia.

20 Nov 2018

Researchers identify gene vital for post-stroke recovery

Having certain specific variants of the PATJ gene predisposes to worse recovery from ischemic stroke. 7 out of 10 patients with these variants suffer severe sequelae three months after having a stroke, in other words, they are in a situation of dependence, compared to less than half of patients who do not present these variants.

19 Nov 2018

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

New findings provide clues about neural circuitries that facilitate or undermine adaptation

Lifestyle intervention can benefit obese children despite common gene variants

Less active babies get less sleep, shows study

New study to investigate how yoga benefits older people with multiple long-term health conditions

Scientists restore breathing, forelimb function in animal models of chronic spinal cord injury

Veterans who suffered multiple traumatic brain injuries are at greater risk for suicide

Gene-brain association occurs differently in toddlers with autism and poor language development

Study suggests possible vulnerability to evening stress

Middle-aged adults with lung disease may have greater risk of dementia later in life

Cereset technology reduces symptoms of military-related traumatic stress, study shows

Children with obesity receive good help in primary care

Alternative drug linked with comparable risk of falls, major fractures as atypical antipsychotics in older dementia patients

Mental health disorders on the rise among youngsters says report

Research uncovers new evidence of the link between air pollution and cancer

Prebiotic supplement may be effective alternative to reduce GI disturbances in autistic children

Study: The brain prioritizes high-reward events when preserving memories

Interventions to improve sleep may reduce risk of falls

Researchers aim to protect humans, mammals from deadly effects of African sleeping sickness

International experts to discuss strategies to maintain spatial orientation in old age

Researchers identify gene vital for post-stroke recovery

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