Among US veterans who returned from Afghanistan and Iraq, being separated from the military for…
Month: August 2015
Effect of physical activity on cognition
Researchers evaluated whether a 24-month physical activity program would result in better cognitive function, lower…
Relapse, poor survival in leukemia linked to genetic mutations that persist in remission
For patients with an often-deadly form of leukemia, new research suggests that lingering cancer-related mutations…
No benefit of omega-3 supplements for cognitive decline, study shows
While some research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can protect brain…
Estimating the cost of flooding for communities around estuaries
Scientists have developed a new visualization tool to predict the maximum cost of coastal flooding…
Pregnancy is a missed opportunity for HIV-infected women to gain control over condition
Pregnancy could be a turning point for HIV-infected women, when they have the opportunity to…
‘Lazy eye’ may bully the brain into altering its wiring
As the brain develops its preference for the dominant eye’s input, it alters its connections…
Smart phone not a smart choice when facing depression
Depressed people who turn to their smart phones for relief may only be making things…
Biophysicists take small step in quest for ‘robot scientist’
Biophysicists have taken another small step forward in the quest for an automated method to…
Hepatitis A-like virus identified in seals
Scientists have discovered a new virus in seals that is the closest known relative of…