
Group Social Activity Keeps People Mentally Sharp
Clubs and parties beat one-on-one encounters for preventing cognitive decline
Clubs and parties beat one-on-one encounters for preventing cognitive decline
Unusual brain cell activity may underlie memory strengthening
Hospitals hope retail clinics will help reduce readmissions
Preliminary findings offer encouragement, but integration with hospitals is key
Women get sad. Men get mad. Depression comes in many hues
Researchers uncover a potential new path to spinal cord regeneration
A frustrating side effect of some painkillers is finally explained
An Indian clinic's claim of totally untreatable TB ignited public fears, but experts say poor disease management is the real threat
Brain cells known for assisting neurons may be killing them in patients with ALS
Crabs' memory systems are surprisingly sophisticated
A new test could help coaches identify head injuries on the sidelines
A tired brain struggles when faced with too many choices
Learning a second language can give kids' brains a boost
New research finds flaws in a 2009 study that had provided hope and one scientist says CFS patients should stop taking antiretroviral drugs based on those findings
Pediatric HIV may be hindering measles eradication efforts
A wandering mind may bring you down
Social Anxiety More Likely than Depression to Keep People Unemployed
Depression and heart disease are most lethal when combined
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration prepares to weigh the safety and efficacy of new flab fighters
Excess brain growth may be the first sign of autism
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