August 28th, 2010

Nerve cell production in the human brain is directly related to learning and memory, according to a new study from the University of Florida. The findings, published online and in an upcoming print issue ...
August 28th, 2010

Many forms of exercise have been linked to an inherent ability to decrease stress and improve overall mood and outlook. Now, findings from a recent study suggest that yoga ...
August 27th, 2010

A new report suggests clinical depression and anxiety during pregnancy can result in smaller babies who are more likely to die in infancy.
The study, which focused on women ...
August 27th, 2010

A new international study suggests traditional genetic linkages may not be a good predictor of the presence of mutations predisposing a person to either ...
August 27th, 2010

Researchers have discovered that moderate exercise, such as walking for 40 minutes three times a week, can enhance cognitive skills.
Specifically, the ...
August 27th, 2010

Scientists have discovered a mechanism that plays a critical role in the formation of long-term memory.
The findings provide new insights on how memory is formed, ...
August 27th, 2010

New findings are taking researchers and scientists one step closer to a better understanding of autism and mental retardation, the causes of which have ...
August 26th, 2010

Rather than having a restorative health experience, one in seven patients experience more pain, physical and emotional problems a year after surgery.
The new study also finds that a ...
August 26th, 2010

Researchers have discovered humans can make difficult moral decisions using the same brain circuits as those used in routine choices.
These circuits, also found in other ...
August 26th, 2010

A new study suggests stress early in the monthly cycle contributes to more pronounced symptoms before and during menstruation.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions believe ...