Archive: 06/08/2014

Could your brain be reprogrammed to work better?

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from The University of Western Australia have shown that electromagnetic stimulation can alter brain organisation which may make your brain work better.

Aug 6, 2014

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Poor hearing confines older adults to their homes

Vision and hearing problems reduce the active participation of older people in various events and activities. This was observed in two studies carried out by the Gerontology Research Center.

Aug 6, 2014

Gene mutation for heart disease in Newfoundland dogs identified

Newfoundlands—those massive, furry, black dogs—have captured many a heart with their hallmark size, sweet nature and loyalty. Unfortunately these gentle giants' own hearts are all too often afflicted with a potentially ...

Aug 6, 2014

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Crucial research in development of promising Ebola virus treatment

Laboratories at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) are investigating antibodies to fight Ebola virus, including the three antibodies recently used to treat two American health care workers infected with the Ebola virus.

Aug 6, 2014

Aggressive behaviour increases adolescent drinking, depression doesn't

Adolescents who behave aggressively are more likely to drink alcohol and in larger quantities than their peers, according to a recent study completed in Finland. Depression and anxiety, on the other hand, were not linked ...

Aug 6, 2014