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Neanderthal Brains Grew Like Ours

Science - September 8, 2008

A new study found that Neanderthal brains grew at much the same rate as modern human brains do. more >>

Humans Have Astonishing Memories, Study Finds

Science - September 8, 2008

A new study found the brain can remember a lot more than previously believed. more >>

Vitamin B12 Key to Aging Brain

Health - September 8, 2008

Deficiency led to more brain shrinkage, study shows more >>

2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing

Health - September 6, 2008

Angioplasty with stenting and endarterectomy successful in preventing ipsilateral stroke more >>

Drug Given 24 Hours After Stroke Helps Repair Brain Tissue

Health - September 3, 2008

Bryostatin may also work in patients with Alzheimer's and traumatic injury, study says more >>

Health Tip: Know the Signs of Concussion

Health - September 3, 2008

See your doctor following a head injury more >>

7 Ways to Learn More Without More Study

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - September 2, 2008

Here's how teenagers can boost their brainpower this school year. more >>

Brain's Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes

Health - September 2, 2008

Higher binding potential in winter could clarify why people feel down when sun shines less more >>

Alcohol in Early Pregnancy May Prompt Fetal Cell Death

Health - August 29, 2008

Even a few glasses of wine enough to disrupt normal development, mouse study finds more >>

Mom's Smoking During Pregnancy Ups Preemie's SIDS Risk

Health - August 29, 2008

Fetal exposure to cigarette smoke appears to lower breathing recovery, study finds more >>

Treadmill Workouts Help Stroke Survivors

Health - August 28, 2008

Function improved even after conventional therapy, study found more >>

Scientists Track Hourly Changes in Alzheimer's Protein

Health - August 28, 2008

Recovery from brain injury, not injury itself, associated with increased plaque more >>

Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite

Health - August 27, 2008

Finding could lead to new drugs in fight against obesity, study says more >>

Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Threat of Cerebral Palsy

Health - August 27, 2008

Compound given to women at risk of preterm birth cuts risk in half, study finds more >>

When Communication Is Lost

Health - August 26, 2008

Aphasia is like a prison, but new research offers hope of escape more >>

Why We Are All Insane

Science - August 26, 2008

Humans remain prone to acting mental because mental ‘illnesses’ can help ensure survival. more >>

Hollywood Gets Inside the Minds of Moviegoers

Science - August 22, 2008

Neuroscientists could revolutionize how filmmakers make and market movies. more >>

Computer-Based Method IDs Alzheimer's Protein Structures

Health - August 22, 2008

Findings hint of new treatments to prevent their formation, MIT study says more >>

Undecided Voters Not So Undecided After All

Health - August 21, 2008

Study finds unconscious preferences can predict final outcome more >>

Antidepressant Use Tied to Poorer Driving

Health - August 17, 2008

But experts aren't sure if the pills, or underlying depression, are to blame more >>

Refs May Be Blinded by Red Uniforms

Health - August 15, 2008

Study of the martial art tae kwondo suggests color can influence decisions more >>

Physical Frailty Could Predict Alzheimer's Disease

Health - August 13, 2008

Waning of strength, agility tied to brain damage, even in the absence of dementia more >>

Blocking Drug-Related Memories May Prevent Relapses