Autism spectrum disorders
Look out for the early signs of autism
When children have autism, it's possible to recognize the symptoms as early as when they are 18 months old.
Jan 2, 2023
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It's the season for cluster headaches
Cluster headaches aren't that common, but they are extremely painful. And they often occur during the fall season.
Oct 24, 2022
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Medical research
Pregnant women produce super antibodies to protect newborns, now scientists know how
Scientists discovered years ago that newborn infants depend upon immune components transferred from their mothers to survive the onslaught of pathogens that begin invading their bodies as soon as they are born. Eventually, ...
Jun 8, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID transmission 1,000 times more likely from air vs. surfaces, says study
If you're still wiping down groceries, doorknobs and light switches in an attempt to thwart COVID-19, maybe you can relax a little: You're 1,000 times more likely to get COVID from the air you breathe than from surfaces you ...
May 4, 2022
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Neuroscience
Mayo Clinic Minute: 'Tis the season for cluster headaches
A cluster headache is a rare headache disorder that differs from a typical migraine or headache. Less than 1% of the population have cluster headaches, but for those people, it's an intense experience because the headaches ...
Oct 27, 2021
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Neuroscience
New research sheds light on the brain's GPS system
Grid cells are the brain's GPS system. But do they use brain waves to gather information about speed and direction? Researchers at the University of Oslo resolved the question.
May 14, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Presymptomatic virus patients can contaminate environments: study
Coronavirus was detected on several surfaces in hotel rooms where two presymptomatic Chinese students were quarantined before being diagnosed with the disease, according to a study released on Monday.
May 19, 2020
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Medical research
Researchers study the mechanism controlling brain states
It might be complicated, but the concept is as simple as a light switch.
Dec 19, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
America's obesity epidemic may mean some cancers are striking sooner
(HealthDay)—Since the turn of the century, American obesity rates have skyrocketed. And now a new study indicates that as the nation's waistlines expand, cancers long linked to obesity are striking the middle-aged more ...
Aug 14, 2019
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Neuroscience
Act fast to pay attention
Do you waste time in the morning looking for your keys?
Jun 1, 2018
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