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May 11, 2015 06:00 PM EDT

Could An MRI Detect Early Signs Of Schizophrenia?

New findings published in the journal Human Brain Mapping show that a simple Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan could help to predict whether or not a patient may develop schizophrenia.

May 11, 2015 04:33 PM EDT

Workplace Mindfulness-Based Interventions Help Nurses Cut Stress By 40 Percent

Researchers at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that workplace mindfulness-based intervention helped to reduce the stress of nurses. As medical professionals work in extremely nerve-wracking environments, relaxation techniques can be very helpful in staying grounded and getting work...

May 11, 2015 04:24 PM EDT

Mediterranean Diet May Help Keep Thinking Power Fresh

New findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine show how the plant-based Mediterranean diet may help improve cognitive function.

May 11, 2015 04:15 PM EDT

People Prefer Instant Gratification Over Larger, Delayed Rewards

New findings published in the journal Biological Psychiatry show that Dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that is most closely associated with pleasure and reward, showed just how much people push for instant gratification.

May 11, 2015 03:59 PM EDT

Key Steps In Cell Division Reveal New Research On Cancer Division

An international group of scientists led by a group from the University of Leicester has recently announced a new advance in understanding certain mechanisms related to cancer and how it can be targeted more effectively with new treatments.

May 11, 2015 03:40 PM EDT

Men, Women See Enhanced Dating Profile Pictures Differently In Terms Of Trust

Researchers at the University of Connecticut are examining just how "enhancing" our online photos can change people's perceptions of who we really are. And of course, its impact affects male and female counterparts differently.

May 10, 2015 07:06 PM EDT

Program Helps Treat Depression In Moms

New findings published in the journal Academic Pediatrics reveal a new intervention developed especially for depressed mothers by researchers at the University of California-Davis.

May 09, 2015 10:14 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Hospital Welcomes 13-Pound Baby

There's a new kid in town and he's already gained a big reputation for himself.

May 09, 2015 09:40 PM EDT

Women Are Doing More Housework Than Their Male Counterparts

New findings published in the Journal of Marriage and Family show that men with children are likely to do less work than their female counterparts.

May 09, 2015 08:52 PM EDT

Could PTSD Be Linked To Accelerated Aging?

New findings published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry suggest that post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be linked to accelerated aging.

May 08, 2015 08:28 PM EDT

Could A Seizure Medication Also Reduce The Risk Of Alzheimer's?

Could an epilepsy drug also treat Alzheimer's disease? New findings published in the journal Alzheimer's Research & Therapy have shown that it may be effective.

May 08, 2015 08:01 PM EDT

Could Your Weight Have To Do With Your Body Temperature?

New findings published in the journal Chronobiology International suggest that body temperature could be linked to weight. If one is unable to create a sufficient body temperature, this could increase the risk of obesity according to researchers.