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Autism shows up in brain scans
October 13, 2010 3:32 PM
Doctors may someday be able to use brain scans to diagnose autism. To work properly -- the right and left hemispheres of the brain must work together. But researchers at the University of Utah found distinct differences in the way the two hemispheres communicated in people with autism. ... more » -
Brain scans provide researchers clues in migraine study
January 11, 2010 5:43 PM
A majority of the 30-million Americans who get migraines are extremely sensitive to light -- even those who are blind, but can still detect light. Using brain scans , researchers traced the path of brain cells in lab animals during a migraine. They found exposure to light triggered a flow... more » -
Brain scans prove link between obesity and memory loss
October 15, 2009 12:17 PM
You've heard that being overweight puts you at risk for all kinds of health problems. That list is growing--a recent study links obesity with memory loss. Researchers at UCLA and the University of Pittsburgh say being obese or even overweight puts you at much higher risk for Alzheimer's. ... more » -
Dopamine seen as root of ADHD
September 8, 2009 5:33 PM
Researchers using brain scans believe they've found the root of ADHD. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is one of the most prevalent mental disorders in children and teens - but it can also persist long past adolescence. It can impair a person's ability to pay attention, complete tasks and be productive.... more » -
Dopamine seen as root of ADHD
September 8, 2009 5:28 PM
Researchers using brain scans believe they've found the root of ADHD. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is one of the most prevalent mental disorders in children and teens - but it can also persist long past adolescence. It can impair a person's ability to pay attention, complete tasks and be productive.... more »
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