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Evidence for neuroplasticity into advanced age speaks to the lifelong adaptability of the human brain
The human brain ages less than thought and in layers—at least in the area of the cerebral cortex responsible for the sense of ...
Research highlights depression risk in high-performance athletes, despite benefits of physical activity
Research by sports scientists reveals that high-performance athletes face unique mental health challenges despite the ...
Tuberculosis: The world's deadliest disease is once again on the rise
The answer is tuberculosis. And it kills more than 3,400 people across the globe every day—nearly 1.3 million in 2023 ...
Study identifies potential therapeutic strategy for treating cocaine use disorder
A research team led by Virginia Commonwealth University has gained new insights into the molecular mechanisms that cause ...
AI tools risk downplaying women's health needs in social care
Large language models (LLMs), used by more than half of England's local authorities to support social workers, may be ...
What should I eat (and avoid) while breastfeeding? How does my diet affect baby's milk?
Many people are familiar with the saying that a woman is "eating for two" during pregnancy. Although this is an exaggeration, nutritional needs do certainly increase during pregnancy to support the ...
Scientists uncover new way in which cells tolerate anticancer drugs
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered a new pathway by which cells counteract the action of alovudine, an important antiviral and anticancer drug. The paper is published in ...
Under-the-skin electrode allows for real-world epilepsy tracking
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London in partnership with the Mayo Clinic and UNEEG medical, has found that an electronic device ...