Stress can scramble your brain’s internal GPS, MRI study finds
The stress hormone cortisol can interfere with the brain system that helps people navigate and stay oriented. Researchers from Ruhr Uni...
Scientists say just 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain
A week of intensive meditation and other mind and body practices may be capable of producing measurable changes far beyond simple relax...
Frequent cannabis users wake up with their “stress hormone” already elevated
People who frequently use cannabis may begin the day with higher levels of cortisol than those who do not use it, according to research...
Teen cannabis use linked to slower memory and thinking growth
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that teenagers who start using cannabis may develop memory and thinkin...
Scientists discover a hidden brain shift that begins around age 50
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has uncovered a major shift in the immune environment of the hippocampus, the...
New autism therapy shows surprising benefits even in adult mice
Researchers have uncovered a potential new way to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by restoring the function of an important brain ...
Wearable ultrasound patch boosts REM sleep without drugs or surgery
Researchers led by the University of Texas at Austin have created a soft wearable patch that improved REM sleep in real-world testing w...
Nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to risks you can change
Nearly half of dementia cases may be connected to risk factors that people can potentially change, including smoking and high blood pre...
Individual and differential harm in redistricting
Griffith, E. C. The Rise and Development of the Gerrymander (Scott Foresman, 1907).Gilliland, J. F. Racial gerrymandering in...
THC medication made PTSD nightmares disappear for more than a third of patients
Nightmares can be one of the most distressing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition that may develop after a p...