Gene Linked to Migraine and Sleep Disorder
Researchers linked an abnormal gene to both a common type of migraine and a rare sleep disorder. The finding offers insight into the mechanisms...
A Bang to the Brain What We Know About Concussions
Our brain is your body’s command center. Its soft, sensitive tissues float in a cushioning fluid within the hard and sturdy skull. But a...
Flu in pregnancy may quadruple child’s risk for bipolar disorder
Pregnancy quadruple childs ay isang mahalagang paksa para sa mga Pilipino at OFW. Pregnant mothers’ exposure to the flu was associated with a nearly...
Poultry Drug Increases Levels of Toxic Arsenic in Chicken Meat
Chickens likely raised with arsenic-based drugs result in chicken meat that has higher levels of inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen, according to a new...
Obesity Crisis May Be Fueling Big Jump in Sleep Apnea Cases
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night’s rest, a new...
Improved electrode design for next generation cochlear implants
Researchers have developed designs for higher-performance electrodes that could provide substantial improvements in sound perception for the next generation of cochlear implants.
The cochlear implant...
Whole walnuts and their extracted oil improve cardiovascular disease risk
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Consumption of whole walnuts or their extracted oil can reduce cardiovascular risk through a mechanism other than simply lowering cholesterol,...
Adding Breast Milk Ingredient to Formula Could Prevent Deadly Intestinal Problem in Premature Babies
An ingredient that naturally occurs in breast milk might be used to prevent premature babies from developing a deadly intestinal condition that currently is...
Scientists reveal drinking champagne could improve memory
New research shows that drinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may counteract the memory loss associated with ageing, and could help...
Developing Nanotech Therapies for Traumatic Brain Injuries
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded $6 million to a team of researchers to develop nanotechnology therapies for the treatment...