Why rheumatoid arthritis pain may persist even when inflammation is under control
Researchers at Semmelweis University say persistent rheumatic symptoms may be driven by more than inflammation alone. Sleep disorders, ...
Glucosamine, a popular joint supplement, linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
A widely used supplement for joint pain has been linked to a potentially concerning outcome in people with early cognitive problems.
REM sleep paradox: Dreaming may drain the brain’s energy even as fuel supply rises
The brain uses an extraordinary amount of energy compared with most other organs. Even so, it can continue processing information when ...
This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought
New research led by scientists at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai suggests that Phelan-McDermid synd...
Effects of land acknowledgements on non-Indigenous audiences in Australia and the USA
Simpson, A. Mohawk Interruptus: Political Life across the Borders of Settler States (Duke Univ. Press, 2014).Rifkin, M. Beyo...
When what you see doesn’t make sense, your brain does something remarkable
Sometimes what we see does not immediately make sense. A shadow can briefly resemble a face, or one object can momentarily be mistaken ...
Rare pregnancy infections may triple the risk of autism
Rare infections that can pass from a pregnant woman to a developing fetus are associated with higher risks of autism and intellectual d...
More REM sleep linked to lower risk of 83 diseases
Greater amounts of REM and deep sleep were associated with lower risks of dozens of diseases, and less than 5 hours of total sleep was ...
Coffee doesn’t have to keep you awake to disrupt your sleep
For years, people have debated whether drinking coffee in the evening interferes with sleep. Some people can have caffeine late in the ...
Stem cells reverse stroke damage and restore movement in mice
Stem cell transplants may be able to repair damage caused by stroke, according to researchers at the University of Zurich. In experimen...