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Trust your “Aha!” moments
A team of researchers determined that a person’s sudden insights are often more accurate at solving problems than thinking them through analytically. “Conscious, analytic thinking can sometimes be rushed or sloppy, leading to mistakes while solving a problem,” said team […]
Techie grandparents retain memories better
Teaching your grandmother or grandfather to use a smartphone may keep their brains active and reduce the risk of developing thinking and memory problems. “The results show the importance of keeping the mind active as we age,” said study author […]
Scientists prove Zika virus causes microcephaly
Florida State University researchers found that the Zika virus targets cells in the brain and causes microcephaly, as observed in infected babies. Hengli Tang, professor of biological science at FSU, is a lead author of the study published today (March […]
Managing skin conditions in pregnancy
A dermatologist prescribes safe drugs to take to deal with skin problems during pregnancy. Jenny Eileen Murase, MD, FAAD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology, University of California, San Francisco suggests safe medication to deal with eczema, acne, and psoriasis. ECZEMA […]
Laser can help treat more skin problems
From removing birthmarks to reducing wrinkles, dermatologists can use laser treatments to help patients in more ways than ever. Tina S. Alster, MD, FAAD, clinical professor of dermatology, Georgetown University, Washington says a dermatologist may use one device to treat […]
Protein makes us feel fuller
A new study proves that eating high-protein food makes us feel fuller. A low-carb, high-protein diet thus makes us feel fuller, while eating lower calories. “A good deal of evidence suggests that protein activates satiety hormone release and so should […]
Medical marijuana results ‘promising’
Investigators with the University of Alabama at Birmingham Cannabidiol Program will present the first results drawn from the CBD oil studies underway at UAB and Children’s of Alabama. Three abstracts will be presented at the annual meeting of the American […]
Implant allowed monkeys to move things using thoughts
A brain-machine interface allowed monkeys to control a wheelchair just by their thoughts. Duke Health scientists hope the technology would help paralyzed people in the future. The BMI uses signals from hundreds of neurons recorded simultaneously in two regions of […]
Yogurt may help prevent high blood pressure
Women who ate five or more servings of yogurt per week had a lower risk of developing high blood pressure compared to those who rarely ate yogurt, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology/Lifestyle 2016 Scientific Sessions. […]
Peanuts may help people lose weight
Middle school children lost weight when they snacked on peanuts, says a study from the University of Houston. The 12-week study was conducted by researchers at the University of Houston Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP), Baylor College of […]
