Brain Waves Could Help Guide Concussion Diagnosis, Treatment
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A particular brain wave may help diagnose concussions in high school football players and predict when it’s safe for them to return to play, new research suggests.Delta waves are markers of brain injury and …
Learn MoreDeadly Aneurysm-Linked Strokes Are Rising, Especially Among Black Americans
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An often-deadly type of stroke — subarachnoid hemorrhage — is on the upswing in the United States, particularly among Black people, new research shows.Unlike the more common ischemic stroke, subarachnoid h…
Learn MoreLos científicos exploran cómo el sueño ayuda a crear recuerdos duraderos
MARTES, 25 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Es una pregunta que muchos se han hecho: ¿cómo se hace que los recuerdos perduren?Ahora, un nuevo estudio afirma que se solidifican durante el sueño, mediante la interacción de dos regiones cerebrales …
Learn MoreKeeping Blood Pressure in Check Could Cut Your Odds for Dementia
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Controlling high blood pressure in older adults may be one of the “best bets” for reducing the risk of developing dementia, Australian researchers report.”Given population aging and the substantial costs of…
Learn MoreQuieter ORs May Make for Happier Kids After Surgery
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The key to better child behavior after surgery may be a more peaceful operating room.“The period before, during and after surgery is a particularly unpredictable time for parents,” explained Nguyen Tram, a …
Learn MoreToddlers Nap a Lot – and Then They Don’t. New Research Uncovers Why
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Why do some preschoolers refuse naps while others have a meltdown without an afternoon snooze? Researchers suspect it may have a lot to do with a specific memory-related part of the brain.While young children…
Learn MoreScientists Probe How Sleep Helps Create Lasting Memories
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s a question many have asked: How are memories made to last?Now, a new study claims they are solidified during sleep through the interplay of two distinct brain regions.Memories are set in the brain as it …
Learn MoreVideo Games May Bring Cognitive Benefits to Kids: Study
MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — School-age kids who spend hours a day playing video games may outperform their peers on certain tests of mental agility, a new study suggests.Researchers found that compared with children who never played vide…
Learn MoreScience Reveals Genes That Help Drive Dyslexia
MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Some children struggle to read or spell because of a condition called dyslexia that is known to run in families. Now, researchers report they have pinpointed a large number of genes responsible for the disorde…
Learn MoreUn tratamiento de ‘arreglo’ celular se muestra promisorio para la ELA en un pequeño estudio
JUEVES, 20 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Unos investigadores han logrado un progreso inicial hacia un nuevo método para tratar la esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA), una letal enfermedad del cerebro: usar las células T del sistema inmunitar…
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