Archive: 13/10/2017

Researchers confirm transcranial stimulation effects and determine a key mechanism

HRL Laboratories researchers have determined how non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) could increase performance of associative learning. The researchers found that when applied to the prefrontal cortex, ...

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Choosing colorful, healthy foods

Dear Mayo Clinic: I notice a lot of food products, including cereals, no longer use artificial colors. Is this because food dyes are harmful?

Oct 13, 2017

US obesity problem is not budging, new data shows

America's weight problem isn't getting any better, according to new government research.

Oct 13, 2017

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Making healthier decisions, step by step

Nobody wakes up expecting they'll make unhealthy choices, but the daily grind can compromise our otherwise healthy intentions: fast food instead of a home-cooked meal because we're exhausted; driving instead of walking to ...

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fMRI scans reveal why pain tolerance goes up during female orgasm and shows brain does not turn off

(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers at Rutgers University has determined why women are able to tolerate more pain during the time leading up to and during orgasm. In their paper published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, ...

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Brain tumor treatment for dogs may soon be used in human patients

Data from a clinical trial at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech to treat brain tumors in dogs may eventually be used to help humans.

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Voices of mental health

Research by University of Leicester academic Professor Martin Halliwell has broken new ground in deepening our understanding of the history and politics of mental health.

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Usutu virus is back – not only in blackbirds but also in humans

Usutu virus, a flavivirus of African origin, was first detected in Austria in 2001, when it caused a severe bird die-off, mainly of blackbirds. The virus was active in the eastern part of Austria until 2005, killing many ...

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How hepatitis C hides in the body

The Hepatitis C (HCV) virus is a sly enemy to have in one's body. Not only does it manage to make itself invisible to the immune system by breaking down communication between the immune cells, it also builds secret virus ...

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Five persistent myths about the causes of breast cancer

Understanding what causes a type of cancer is vital to prevent more cases in the future. But it can feel like we're being told to avoid a new thing every day because it might cause cancer. A survey in the US found that agreement ...

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