Health

Social isolation is directly linked with changes in the brain structures associated with memory, making it a clear risk factor for dementia, scientists have...

Most children dread when mom comes in and tells them to turn off the TV and go outside to play. Yet, researchers at Northwestern...

The basolateral amygdala (BLA) is a region of the brain that has been almost exclusively studied in the context of fear and emotion. Only...

Interest in maintaining youthful cognitive function and preserving precious memories is intensifying as a growing number of baby boomers reach their 60s — an...

Hormonal contraceptives, such as the birth control pill, are amongst the most widely used pharmaceutical products. Recent studies had suggested that hormonal contraceptives were...

If you’re like most people, the older you get the more concerned you become about developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, new research from the...

Inherited mutations in the BRCA1 gene can significantly increase a person’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer—but not every mutation in the gene is...

It is well-known that drinking soda is highly associated with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases risk factors, but few parents understand the negative impact...

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine are conducting pioneering research into the concept that unpredictable parental behaviors, together with unpredictable environment, such as...

Apples have been one of the most cultivated and consumed fruits throughout history. They are second only to bananas among popular fruits, and many...