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Sex Differences in Postsynaptic Density

There are many physiological differences between men and women. This article looks at the differences in the postsynaptic density.

15 Apr 2020

Self-Repairing Nerve Cells

Regeneration of nerve cells involves the repair of damaged nerve cells. This article looks at how some cells have the ability to self-repair.

15 Apr 2020

Preventing Dementia by Keeping Active

Dementia is not a single disease; rather, it encompasses a spectrum of symptoms associated with a decline in memory and keeping active may prevent it.

14 Apr 2020

Nicotine’s Effects in Depression

The relationship between nicotine and depression is complicated and uncertain. This article aims to look at the relationship between nicotine and depression.

14 Apr 2020

Identifying Early Childhood Brain Cancer

Second, to leukemia, a pediatric brain tumor is the most common form of malignancy in children. This article looks at how to identify early brain tumors.

14 Apr 2020

How Healthy Diets May Protect you from Dementia

A growing pool of recent evidence suggests that eating a healthy diet can help prevent dementia.

14 Apr 2020

How Does the Brain Respond to Texture?

This article investigates how our brain responds to texture.

14 Apr 2020

Faulty Sperm and Frequent Miscarriages

Recurrent or repeated miscarriage is defined as the loss of three or more pregnancies before 20 weeks of gestation. How does faulty sperm affect miscarriages?

14 Apr 2020

Does Screen Time Affect Children’s Development?

The potential adversity of screen time on a child’s development has become a concern in the modern world.

14 Apr 2020

Sex and Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by deterioration of multiple cognitive functions.

14 Apr 2020

Blueberries and Blood Pressure

Research published in the Journal of Gerontology Series A has shown that blueberries may have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health.

14 Apr 2020

Pregnancy and Diet

This article investigates pregnancy and diet. It looks into how to maintain a nutritious and healthy diet whilst being pregnant.

14 Apr 2020

Bowel Preparation for Colectomy: Risks to Watch For

A colectomy is a procedure that involves removing all or a portion of the colon. This article looks at how the bowels can be prepared.

14 Apr 2020

Can Eating Behaviors Indicate Autism?

This article looks at whether children's eating behaviors can indicate autism.

14 Apr 2020

An Overview of Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the period in which an egg cell is fertilized by a sperm to form a new cell, called the zygote. This article gives an overview of pregnancy.

14 Apr 2020

Breast Cancer and Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm problem whereby the heart's two upper chambers, the atria, squeeze out of sync and often rapidly.

10 Apr 2020

Serotonin and Aggression

Since a study found that the levels of the serotonin correlated with aggression, scientists have thought that serotonin deficiency was responsible.

10 Apr 2020

Positive Effects of Exercise on the Brain

Exercise can promote good heart and lung health, and strengthen every aspect of the body — keeping joints working for longer and strengthening bones.

10 Apr 2020

Is Reversing Brain Damage Possible?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), is the leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults in the United States.

10 Apr 2020

Is Coffee Good for the Body?

It is estimated that around 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed per day worldwide. People tend to drink coffee as a mood booster and to increase energy.

10 Apr 2020