Nighttime High Blood Pressure Raises Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: Older men who have higher blood pressure at night than during the day may face an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s…
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Scientists Embed Edible Sensors in Gummy Candy
Summary: Researchers have developed a method to print microelectrode arrays directly onto gelatin candies and other soft substrates, a step that could…
Synthetic Marijuana Tied to Severe Health Risks
Summary: Researchers report that synthetic marijuana products sold under names such as K2 or Spice can cause severe health problems — including…
Study Shows Girls’ and Boys’ Brains Have Equal Math Skills
Summary: There is no gender disparity in how children learn and perform math tasks. Source: Carnegie Mellon University Background In 1992, Teen…
How Teen Brains Learn Differently Than Adults
Summary: New research shows the coordinated activity of the striatum and hippocampus enhances adolescents’ learning and memory formation. Source: Zuckerman Institute. Columbia-led…
Herpes Virus Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Summary: New research provides evidence that specific human herpesviruses are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The study found higher levels of human herpesvirus…
How Your Favorite Song Can Relieve Chronic Pain
Summary: Researchers found that music—especially listeners’ own favorite tracks—can lessen how intensely people experience pain. In the experiment, participants reported lower pain…
Why Teen Songs Stay With Us: The Science of Musical Memory
Summary: A global study shows that the music we find most emotionally powerful usually comes from our teenage years, with a clear…
Insulin Needed for Olfactory Neuron Regeneration
Summary: After injury, insulin is essential for the maturation and survival of newly generated olfactory sensory neurons, supporting recovery of the sense…
How Social Networking Boosts Mental and Physical Well-Being
Summary: New research indicates that social media interactions can help reduce negative emotions and support well-being for people who feel uneasy in…
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