Neuroscience

How stem cell therapy can regenerate brain tissue after a stroke

Every year, millions of lives are suddenly, swiftly transformed by a stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel traveling towards the brain becomes obstructed, causing neurons to die off. Strokes are among the leading causes ...

Health

Eating alone linked to poorer nutrition in older adults

Older adults who regularly eat meals alone are more likely to experience poorer nutrition and health outcomes than those who share meals with others, new research by Flinders University has found.

Psychology & Psychiatry

'Breathing' robots reveal how fear spreads through touch

Humans can "catch" fear from robots, new research has shown. The findings—by a team of psychologists from the University of Amsterdam and the University of British Columbia—shed new light on how emotions can spread through ...

Oncology & Cancer

Benign prostatic hyperplasia linked to depression, anxiety

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is associated with elevated risks for depression and anxiety, with a causal link to depression supported by genetic evidence, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in the International ...

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