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• Behavioral problems in youths are associated with differences in the brain

  09-12-2015 20:27
  Young people with behavioral problems, such as antisocial and aggressive behavior, show reduced grey matter volume in a number of areas of the brain, according to a new study.
  
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• Gut bacteria make pomegranate metabolites that may protect against Alzheimer's disease

  09-12-2015 19:57
  In a quest to stay healthy, many people are seeking natural ways to prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Recent studies show that pomegranate extract, which is a rich source of disease-fighting polyphenols, can help protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease. But researchers weren't sure which molecules to thank. A team reports that the responsible compounds may be urolithins, which are made when gut bacteria break down the polyphenols in the extract.
  
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• New details on link between epilepsy and suicide attempt

  09-12-2015 18:00
  
  Scientists report new details into the link between epilepsy and suicidal behavior, finding suicide attempts -whether a first attempt or a recurrent attempt - are associated with new onset epilepsy...
  
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• Secrets of the teenage brain: a psychologist's guide for teachers

  09-12-2015 17:30
  
  If being a teenager is hard, teaching them is harder. Here are four insights into the adolescent brain – and how it can inform classroom practice
  Teenagers think differently to grownups – they are more likely to take risks, be sleepy, misread emotions, give in to peer-pressure and lack self-control. Thanks to advances in technology, we have been able to peer inside the teenage brain and see more clearly how it works. So what have we discovered? And how can teachers use this informati
  
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• Eyes and a citrus smell could help cut hospital infections

  09-12-2015 17:00
  
  A picture of a man's intense staring eyes and a clean citrusy smell have been found to substantially improve hand-washing and so cut the risk of hospital infections, according to a new study.
  
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• No treatment difference between some antidepressants and behaviour therapy for severe depression

  09-12-2015 15:00
  
  Both treatments should be made accessible to patients with major depressive disorder, experts advise.
  
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• Telemedicine effective for patients, helps providers establish important relationships

  09-12-2015 12:00
  
  More than 50 million Americans live in rural areas, and many have limited access to health care.
  
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• Stereotypes around aging can negatively impact memory and hearing

  09-12-2015 12:00
  
  A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto shows that when older adults feel negatively about aging, they may lack confidence in their abilities to hear and remember things, and perform...
  
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• Researchers identify key biological markers for psychotic disorders

  09-12-2015 12:00
  
  A team of researchers led by faculty at the University of Georgia has identified a number of biological markers that make it possible to classify mental disorders with greater precision.
  
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• New report finds 43 percent increase in ADHD diagnosis for US schoolchildren

  09-12-2015 09:00
  
  Girls showed a sharp rise in ADHD diagnosis during eight-year study period.Twelve percent of U.S.
  
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• Could protein levels help diagnose bipolar disorder?

  09-12-2015 09:00
  
  Diagnosing mental illness has never been simple. New research plumbs the depths of protein analysis on the hunt for the chemical fingerprints of bipolar disorder.
  
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• I was raped and blamed myself. I'm not ashamed any more – video

  09-12-2015 08:00
  
  Sheeva Weil was raped in her first term at university, and spent years asking herself what she could have done to prevent it. After therapy – and now studying for a masters in trauma psychology – she explains why so many rape survivors blame themselves. And, she argues, situations like hers are more common than we think Continue reading...
  
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• Playing 3-D video games can boost memory formation

  09-12-2015 00:43
  Playing three-dimensional video games -- besides being lots of fun -- can boost the formation of memories, according to neurobiologists. Along with adding to the trove of research that shows these games can improve eye-hand coordination and reaction time, this finding shows the potential for novel virtual approaches to helping people who lose memory as they age or suffer from dementia.
  
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• Gene therapy used to extend estrogen's protective effects on memory

  09-12-2015 00:43
  The hormone estrogen helps protect memory and promote a healthy brain, but this effect wanes as women age, and even estrogen replacement therapy stops working in humans after age 65. Now researchers have used gene therapy in a rat model to show that the expression of a particular receptor can reinstate lost memory function.
  
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