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Brain estrogen drug effective for schizophrenics

Raloxifene, a synthetic estrogen currently used to treat osteoporosis, is showing promise as an effective therapy for women who suffer from schizophrenia, it has been
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Severe mood disorder often misdiagnosed

A new study has found that premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is biologically different from major depression and a history of depression affects how women with ...
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Gene mutation may be key to schizophrenia

A genetic mutation linked to schizophrenia appears to rupture communication between the two areas of the brain believed to be responsible for memory and may ...
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Talking to babies boosts their brain power

Talking to babies can boost their brain power, a study has revealed. Months before babies start to speak, words play an important role in their brain ...
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Cognitive decline 4 times faster in Alzheimer's patients

Cognitive abilities decline four times faster in Alzheimer's patients than those without any cognitive impairment, say researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. The research ...
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Deep brain stimulation reduces epileptic seizures

A recent study organized by Stanford University researchers found patients with refractory partial and secondarily generalized seizures had a reduction in seizures after deep brain ...
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Brain damage linked to prenatal meth exposure

A developing fetus exposed to methamphetamine can cause far more damaging brain, cognitive and behavioral problems than prenatal exposure to alcohol, a study said Tuesday. ...
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Psychopaths wired to seek reward at any cost

The brains of psychopaths could be hardwired to seek reward even when the consequences are life-threatening to others or themselves, according to a study released. ...
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Tips to boost brainpower

Small changes can help you stay sharp later in life and could keep your brain in tip-top shape. On ‘The Early Show Saturday Edition,’ Dr ...
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Molecule tells key brain cells to grow up, get to work

STANFORD, Calif. — About four out of every 10 cells in the brain are so-called oligodendrocytes. These cells produce the all-important myelin that coats nerve ...
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