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Nov 16, 2015 10:52 PM EST

Brain Scans May Help Predict Coma Recovery, New Study Suggests

Brains scans may help predict recovery from a coma, according to a recent study.

Oct 30, 2015 06:49 PM EDT

Interrupted Rest Prevents Deep, Slow Wave Sleep

A new study published in the journal Sleep suggest that interrupted sleep is actually worse than sleeping straight through for a shorter amount of time.

Oct 09, 2015 01:26 PM EDT

Scientists Use Diamonds To Detect Early Stages of Cancer

Scientists are using nano-diamonds to detect the early stages of cancer, according to a new study.

Sep 29, 2015 01:33 PM EDT

Chimp Personality Linked to Their Brain Structure

Chimpanzees' personality traits may actually be linked to the structures in their brain. Scientists have taken a closer look at chimps and have found that brain structure plays a vital role when it comes to their personalities.

Sep 16, 2015 11:24 AM EDT

New Brain Map May Show Origins of Mental Illness

Scientists at Duke University have created a map that may unlock the origins of mental illnesses and new insights into the brain.

Aug 28, 2015 10:12 AM EDT

Transcranial Magnetic Stimlutation, TMS, Being Used to Treat Depression

Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, may just be the next step in curing depression, and can possibly be used as an alternative to antidepressant medications.

Jul 07, 2015 10:57 AM EDT

Even Tiny Brain Lesions Can Triple Your Risk Of Stroke

Small brain lesions are sometimes disregarded by clinicians. Yet new findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveal that these shouldn't necessarily be taken so lightly. In fact, they could be a sign of heightened stroke risk or even death.

Jun 15, 2015 07:25 AM EDT

Alzheimer's: Brains Shrink with Age But Maintaining Cell Density May Protect It Against Cognitive Impairment

Your brain shrinks with age, but that doesn't mean that your thinking slows down. Scientists have found that while the brain shrinks, cell density should remain constant to protect against cognitive impairment.

Apr 01, 2015 06:14 PM EDT

Scientists May Change The Standard Testing Procedures For Whiplash: Here's Why

Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have now identified that for many who will recover from whiplash injuries, about 25 percent of them will still deal with long-term pain and disability issues for months or years to come.

Mar 05, 2015 10:02 PM EST

The Brain May Not Age Quite As Quickly As We Thought

Now new findings published in the journal Human Brain Mapping suggest that these changes may not start to slow down quite so soon.

Feb 18, 2015 06:36 PM EST

Here's What Teen Brain Scans Told Researchers About Weight Loss

Researchers have learned a bit more about weight loss by examining teen brain scans.

Feb 11, 2015 03:35 PM EST

This Trip To The Dentist Helped Diagnose More Than Just Cavities

A trip to the dentist wasn't quite the usual thing for this 11-year-old girl. A dental hygienist noticed Journee Woodard of Oklahoma had abnormally yellow eyes.