Health News Archives

Scientists Report Mental ’Body-Swapping’
In experiments, people felt physical sensation when a mannequin's body was touched

Surgery a Boon for Most Common Form of Epilepsy
But too few patients are having the procedure, study says

Drug Effective for Temporary Sleep Disruptions
Trials of tasimelteon show it could aid shift workers, people affected by jet lag

Low Childhood IQ Tied to Risk of Later Mental Disorders
While mechanism is unclear, findings may help improve treatment for psychiatric problems

Scans Show Sound-Processing Deficits in Autistic Kids
Difficulty may underpin language, listening impairments found in disorder, study says

Older Adults Who Exercise Boost Blood Flow in Brain
Aerobic workouts may prevent cognitive decline in some, study says

Study Recruiting From Alzheimer’s-Prone Families
The findings might boost understanding of the disease generally, researchers say

Molecular Switch in Brain May End Smokers’ Cravings
A key receptor cuts the urge for nicotine, rat study suggests

Growth Hormone Won’t Fight ALS
Study shows 'disappointing' results against Lou Gehrig's disease

Exercise Keeps the Brain Young
Experiments in mice find running increases production of neural stem cells