Mixed Findings on Alzheimer’s
New research on fruit flies has shown that reducing the formation of plaques and neuron death associated with Alzheimer's, comes at the expense of reducing the flies' lifespan.
The buildup of ... Read more... »
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Archive for June, 2008
The Evolution of Humor
According to Wikipedia, humor is the tendency of particular images, stories or situations to provoke laughter and provide amusement. People of all ages and cultures respond to humor and most ... Read more... »
Genetics and Environment Shape Sexual Orientation
European researchers report that genetics and environmental factors are important determinants of homosexual behavior, according to findings from the world's largest study of twins.
Environmental factors are specific to an individual, ... Read more... »
New Study of DBS for Depression
Researchers report the initiation of a double-blind study assessing the efficacy of deep brain stimulation for individuals who suffer from major depression.
The study, called BROADEN(TM) (BROdmann Area 25 DEep brain Neuromodulation), ... Read more... »
Social Networking Concepts Aid Alzheimer Research
An innovative approach by Stanford University researchers borrows concepts from Facebook to analyze the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease.
Investigators found that patients' brains were less well-connected than the brains of ... Read more... »
ADHD with Autism Explored
A new grant has been awarded to conduct a national study of the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with autism spectrum disorders.
Researchers at the University of ... Read more... »
IQ Linked To Later Life Dementia
New research suggests children with lower IQs are more likely to develop vascular dementia than children with high IQs.
Vascular dementia occurs when blood flow to the brain is impaired. It is ... Read more... »
Gender Difference on Sexual Encounters
A new UK study confirms the "Venus and Mars" dichotomy of how women and men view casual sex.
The sexual and feminist revolutions were supposed to free women to ... Read more... »
Hospital Care for Addicts on the Rise
In a period of health care financial stress a new finding may redirect care for hospitalized adults and improve mental health service delivery.
The new study finds that fourteen percent of patients ... Read more... »
Some CAM’s Help Depression, Menstrual Symptoms
A new German quality control analysis has discovered some complementary medicines can help mild depression and premenstrual syndrome.
However, not all dietary supplements and "alternative" products are harmless. Accordingly, authorities recommend for ... Read more... »
