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Cyberbullying in any form can be traumatizing for kids, study reveals
As concern grows over adolescent mental health, a new national study adds to the growing body of research showing that ...
Research reveals how the brain's 'dimmer switch' fine-tunes arousal and attention
A small cluster of cells deep within our brains, called the locus coeruleus, affects how awake and attentive we are, how we ...
Seeing blood clots before they strike: Imaging technique shows how platelets behave in real time
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have found a way to observe clotting activity in blood as it happens—without needing ...
Faster cancer diagnosis is possible, but we need connected health data
It may seem an odd analogy, but managing a health issue is a lot like driving a car. We want the fastest, safest and most ...
Caveman method skincare: How neglecting skincare completely can give you 'cornflake' build-up
Social media has done it again—this time reviving a minimalist skincare trend known as the caveman method. Think of it as the paleo diet for your face: no cleansers, no moisturizers, no water. Just ...
Post-sepsis syndrome: When the body recovers but the brain doesn't
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by the body's extreme response to infection. It causes widespread ...
Marfan syndrome linked to increased brain inflammation and neurological risk
A study by the Institut de Neurociències of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (INc-UAB) reveals that inflammation ...
It's wild mushroom season in Australia: How to stay safe and avoid poisoning
A number of Australian states, including New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, have issued warnings in recent weeks ...
Should AD stand for Alzheimer's disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described?
Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May 16, 1850. Though the story of her life is not widely known, it should be. Through ...