Previously unknown ability of the autonomic nervous system discovered
The autonomic nervous system is known as the control centre for involuntary bodily processes such as the beating of our…
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The Association of Photographers celebrates thinking differently
The Association of Photographers celebrates creative potential of thinking differently: In a new survey conducted by The Association of Photographers…
ADHD at University – diagnosis is the key to success
ADHD at university: Why diagnosis, treatment and greater inclusivity is so important, says Priory expert. ADHD Awareness Month occurs annually…
New tool could help Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis
Coventry University researchers have developed a new tool which could help diagnose Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is one of the…
Are brain injuries an overlooked health problem?
While common head injuries seen in UK hospitals include minor concussions, lacerations and bruises, severe head injuries can be life-changing…
Children’s Bell’s palsy recovery
Children with Bell's palsy, that causes temporary facial paralysis can recover without treatment. Most children with a condition that causes…
Neuronal back-up system discovered
Neuronal back-up system discovered: Researchers at MedUni Vienna have discovered that neurons have an emergency back-up system to enable them…
Mind-altering microbes: how the microbiome affects brain and behavior
Mind-altering microbes: how the microbiome affects brain and behavior: Elaine Hsiao at TEDxCaltech https://youtu.be/FWT_BLVOASI Elaine Hsiao is a postdoctoral fellow…
New biomarker can predict MS severity
It is essential to assess the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) in order to choose appropriate therapeutic measures, but this…
GOSH: new epilepsy research reveals brain wiring differences
New epilepsy research reveals brain wiring differences: Children with epilepsy have brains that are wired differently from those without the…
Impact of head injuries in children
Head injuries in children linked to reduced brain size and learning difficulties: Traumatic brain injury may lead to reduced brain…
Hair-pulling disorder increased over pandemic
The hair-pulling disorder trichotillomania, has increased threefold during the pandemic, leading mental health clinic Paracelsus Recovery warns. The clinic has…