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The brain finds a way to adapt, even when we remove half

The brain finds a way to adapt, even when we remove half

A fascinating new study involving people who underwent hemispherectomy — surgery to remove one of the brain’s hemispheres — in childhood shows that these individuals now display almost no immediately obvious effects of this procedure. Share on PinterestEmerging evidence emphasizes the brain’s impressive ability to adapt, even when doctors remove half. Brains have two halves, […]

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Borderline personality disorder: Trauma raises risk by 13-fold

Borderline personality disorder: Trauma raises risk by 13-fold

A new meta-analysis of existing studies has revealed that people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are much more likely to report childhood adversity than those without the condition. Share on PinterestTraumatic experiences in early life may signficantly raise the risk of BPD. Childhood trauma is also associated with BPD more than it is with other […]

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How a hallucinogenic brew makes the brain live in a dream

How a hallucinogenic brew makes the brain live in a dream

Ayahuasca is a psychoactive brew that people from the Amazonian regions traditionally use as a spiritual medicine. This brew reportedly induces strong hallucinations, but what, exactly, does it do to the brain? Share on PinterestHow does the main active ingredient of ayahuasca impact what happens in the brain? A new study investigates. Researchers have discovered […]

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Colon cancer: Changes in gut bacteria may lead to new blood test

Colon cancer: Changes in gut bacteria may lead to new blood test

New research in mice and humans suggests that imbalances in gut bacteria could play a key role in promoting the development of colorectal cancer. The finding is helping researchers develop a blood test that may help them diagnose this form of cancer. Share on PinterestRecent findings about the relationship between gut bacteria and colon cancer […]

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Could Fish Oil Be an ADHD Remedy for Some Kids?

Could Fish Oil Be an ADHD Remedy for Some Kids?

Latest Healthy Kids News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids might benefit from supplements, new research suggests. Fish oil supplements appeared to boost attention in these kids, British researchers report. The effect seemed limited to youngsters who weren’t already getting enough […]

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Health Tip: Thanksgiving and Your Heart Health

Health Tip: Thanksgiving and Your Heart Health

Latest Heart News (HealthDay News) — Though Thanksgiving dinner is treasured by many Americans, the meal typically isn’t heart-healthy. Including holiday staples such as mashed potatoes and stuffing, the traditional feast is full of fatty, high-cholesterol foods, says the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For a healthier holiday meal, the school suggests: Devote most of your plate […]

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Heart Disease Took Big Toll in Counties Hardest Hit by Recession

Heart Disease Took Big Toll in Counties Hardest Hit by Recession

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — U.S. counties hit hardest by the recession of 2008-2009 had a larger increase in heart disease deaths among middle-aged adults than other counties, a new study shows. Researchers analyzed 2010 to 2015 heart disease death rates among adults ages 25 to 64, as well as […]

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AHA News: HIV Could Increase Risk of Death From Heart Failure

AHA News: HIV Could Increase Risk of Death From Heart Failure

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — After a heart failure diagnosis, people who are HIV-positive are more likely to be hospitalized or die of any cause than those not infected with HIV, new research shows. The study is the largest to date to look at how HIV status affects […]