Study may lead to new treatments for a wide range of neurological conditions

by rss feed | May 19, 2021 | News Feeds

New research published today sheds important light on how the production of a key protein in the brain is controlled, which could pave the way for new treatments for a wide range of neurological conditions. Read Original...

Potential immunotherapy may improve cognitive and behavioral functions after stroke

by rss feed | May 19, 2021 | News Feeds

Specialized immune cells that accumulate in the brain in the days and weeks after a stroke promote neural functions in mice, pointing to a potential immunotherapy that may boost recovery after the acute injury is over, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine...

Study: Multiple combinations of activities reduced risk of early death by 30%

by rss feed | May 19, 2021 | News Feeds

A new study from Columbia University and an international team of researchers identifies multiple ways to achieve the same health benefits from exercise--as long as the exercise "cocktail" includes plenty of light physical activity. Read Original...

COVID-19 pandemic presents the “perfect storm” for intimate partner violence, domestic abuse

by rss feed | May 19, 2021 | News Feeds

In an article published in the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, experts stress that the COVID-19 pandemic presents the "perfect storm" for family violence, where a set of rare circumstances have combined to aggravate intimate partner violence, domestic...

Cognitive, behavioral therapy may produce more significant outcomes for obese people

by rss feed | May 19, 2021 | News Feeds

Quality of life relating to physical and mental health can be a key element in the treatment of obese adults. Read Original...