Archive: 22/08/2018

Llosing loved ones to heart disease moves woman to fight for her health

Three days after Christmas, Yolanda Thompson was at work when she got the call she hoped she would never receive. Her husband, Aaron, had suffered a massive heart attack.

Aug 22, 2018

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Kids with autism learn, grow with the 'social robot'

Robots may hold the keys to social success for kids with autism.

Aug 22, 2018

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Researchers show that in parasitic worm infection both the host and the worm produce cannabis-like molecules

Like mammals, parasitic worms have an endocannabinoid system that may help the worm and the hosts it infects survive by reducing pain and inflammation in the host, according to a "wild" new discovery by an interdisciplinary ...

Aug 22, 2018

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Noninvasive brain stimulation may help treat symptoms of rare movement disorders

Electrical stimulation of the brain and spinal cord may help treat the symptoms of rare movement disorders called neurodegenerative ataxias, according to a study published in the August 22, 2018, online issue of Neurology, ...

Aug 22, 2018

Brown researcher first to describe rapid-onset gender dysphoria

For individuals with gender dysphoria, the conflict between experienced gender identity and sex observed at birth produces significant emotional distress.

Aug 22, 2018

Improving health insurance literacy aids Missourians' ACA enrollment

Community outreach and educational support for navigating health insurance options available in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace are crucial for helping people choose the best plan based on their individual needs, ...

Aug 22, 2018