May 20th, 2012
Schizophrenia is more widespread among individuals born during the winter months—especially in January, according to a new, large study. Furthermore, the month in which a baby is born greatly affects his or her eyesight and eating habits and also influences birth defects ...
May 19th, 2012
A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital has found a link between saturated fats and declines in memory and overall cognitive function.
The study also found that monounsaturated fat was associated with better overall cognitive function and memory.
The research team analyzed data ...
May 17th, 2012

A new study suggests that athletes who suffer head impacts during contact sports, such as ...
May 16th, 2012

Having a purpose may be the best way to prevent Alzheimer's disease and treat those already affected.
By working toward a goal each day ...
May 16th, 2012

A new study out of the University of California-Los Angeles shows that a high-fructose diet sabotages learning and memory in rats. The study, published in the Journal of Physiology, ...
May 16th, 2012

Women are more likely to suffer post-traumatic stress than men after leaving an intensive care unit (ICU), according to new research. The ...
May 13th, 2012

Children born to mothers who have a gluten sensitivity may be at greater risk for developing certain psychiatric disorders later in life, according ...
May 12th, 2012

Social jetlag — a syndrome related to the mismatch between the body's internal clock and the realities of our daily lives — is a contributing ...
May 11th, 2012

By checking for specific genetic variants, researchers from the University of Warwick Medical School have been able to predict which women are likely to suffer from postnatal depression.
This, ...
May 9th, 2012

A team-centered health care approach can increase depression-free days and overall quality of life among adults with depression and poorly controlled diabetes, heart disease ...