Neurology

Our eyes could show early sign of Parkinson’s disease

In a recent study, researchers found that the eyes could be a window to the brain for people with early Parkinson’s disease. People with this...

How fiber in food could protect the brain during aging

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Illinois find dietary fiber could help reduce brain inflammation during aging. As mammals age, immune cells...
How brain trauma liked to dementia

How brain trauma liked to dementia

In a recent study, a group of European researchers finds that just a single traumatic brain injury can generate an abnormal form of dementia...
Stanford study uses Google Glass help kids with autism read facial expressions

Stanford study uses Google Glass help kids with autism read facial expressions

In a new Stanford study, researchers find that children with autism are able to improve their social skills by using a smartphone app paired...
Traffic jam in the brain may lead to Parkinson’s disease

Traffic jam in the brain may lead to Parkinson’s disease

In a recent study, German researchers find that traffic jams can also occur in the brain, and they can be damaging. Disrupted transportation routes in...
Smoking and diabetes may harm brain region for memory

Smoking and diabetes may harm brain region for memory

A new study published in the journal Radiology finds that people who smoke or have diabetes may be at increased risk of calcifications in...
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iPad games can help diagnose autism

Autism is a developmental disorder starting from infancy. Individuals with autism often have difficulties in understanding others’ intention, facial expressions, and gestures. Recently, evidence shows...
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ADHD may increase the use of social networking sites while driving

Attention deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental impairment that normally develops before the age of 7. ADHD symptoms include high distractibility, poor sustained attention, and...