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Can Air Pollution Take a Toll on Your Memory?
Previous research has implied that exposure to fine particle air pollution increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, but it wasn't clear how this type of pollution affects the brain and memory.
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What Happened to People With Half a Brain Removed
Is it even conceivable that a person be normal with just half a brain? A new analysis assessed brain health among six adults who had undergone a hemispherectomy as children.
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Stereotypes About Girls and Math Don't Add Up, Scans Show
The study is the latest to debunk the common myth that women are less suited to work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields due to biological shortfalls in math aptitude, the researchers said.
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Almost Half of Older Americans Fear Dementia, Try Untested Ways to Fight It
In a survey, researchers found that almost half of Americans in their 50s and 60s believed they were at least "somewhat likely" to develop dementia. Yet few -- 5% -- said they had talked to their doctor about ways to lower their risk.
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Jimmy Carter Recovering From Brain Procedure
Former President Jimmy Carter is at Emory Hospital, where he is recovering from a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain.
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When Music Takes a Surprise Turn, Listening Pleasure Follows
When listeners were relatively certain about what chord to expect next, they found it pleasant when they were surprised by an unexpected chord, and when they were uncertain about the next chord, they found it pleasant when subsequent chords weren't surprising.
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Test Given at 8 May Predict Brain Health in Old Age
If you were good with words and puzzles at age 8, you're likely to fare well on tests of mental acuity at age 70, too.
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Standard Memory Tests for Seniors Might Differ by Gender
More women than men were diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) when sex-specific scores were used on memory tests, researchers report.
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Singer Sia Has Chronic Pain and Genetic Disorder
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome affects connective tissues that support the skin, bones, blood vessels and other organs and tissues, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
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Mind-Controlled 'Exoskeleton' Restores Movement to Totally Paralyzed Man
For the first time, a quadriplegic patient was able to walk and control both arms using this neuro-prosthetic, which records, transmits and decodes brain signals in real time to control an exoskeleton
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EEE: What You Should Know
EEE has infected almost 30 people from seven states this year. In the United States, an average of seven EEE cases are reported each year, according to the CDC.
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Texas Girl Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba
A 10-year-old Texas girl has died due to Naegleria fowleri, also known as brain-eating amoeba, 8 days after getting a headache and fever.
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Scientists ID Genes Tied to Left-Handedness
For the first time, scientists have found four spots on your DNA that might determine whether you wield your pen with your left hand.
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Areas Warned About Mosquito-Borne Illness EEE
Medical officials are warning residents about the rare but deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, a mosquito-borne virus that can cause brain swelling and leads to death in about 30% of those who catch it.
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Women's Mid-Life Stress Might Affect Memory
Stressful experiences in middle age are associated with greater memory loss among women later in life, a new study says.
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Stem Cell Clinics: Effective or Pricey False Hope?
The treatments, which often cost $5,000 to $20,000, have no proof of safety or effectiveness. In many cases, there’s no logical scientific reason to think they might work
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Stem Cells and Health Advances: Where Are We Now?
Treatments for eye diseases are considered among the most promising for stem cells, which have been under study for more than 3 decades. While proponents say all this groundwork is finally coming to fruition, others call progress slow and plodding.
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What TV Binge-Watching Does to Your Brain
If you indulge often, this cycle and the side effects of binge-watching can lead to harmful brain and body changes.
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Mild Head Injury Can Impair Your Sense of Smell
It's been known that such problems could occur after a major concussion. But this study found it's also true for minor concussions caused by accidents such as falling off a bike with a helmet on
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Heart Trouble Can Speed Brain Decline, Study Says
Nearly 6% of people in the study had a heart attack otrdeveloped angina (chest pain). The researchers found that all the people who developed heart trouble displayed a faster decline in their mental function at the same time.
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Doctors Expected a Brain Tumor. It Was a Tapeworm
Surgeons operated on Rachel Palma to remove what they suspected was a brain tumor, and were surprised to find a baby tapeworm instead.
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Having an Extra Finger Might Be A Good Thing
Having an additional finger significantly boosts a person's ability to manipulate objects, so much so that they can execute movements with a single hand that would otherwise require two, a study has found.
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Sensor-Laden Glove Helps Robotic Hands 'Feel'
The researchers developed the glove to help improve the fine motor skills of robot hands
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Breaking the Ultrasound Barrier to Fight Disease
Ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s disease is the latest in the growing field of focused ultrasound. With focused ultrasound, doctors use the sound waves to actively treat a condition rather than passively produce images of it.
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New Brain Cells Grow Later In Life Than We Think
The findings could lead to new treatments for mental decline in older adults, the researchers said.
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