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This brain structure may grow too fast in babies who develop autism
By Rachael Rettner published
Those with the fastest rate of growth of the amygdala had the most severe symptoms of autism.
Glaucoma: Cause, symptoms, treatment and prevention
By Rebecca Sohn published
Reference Glaucoma is an eye condition in which a buildup of fluid damages the optic nerve and can lead to blindness.
First-ever scan of a dying human brain reveals life may actually 'flash before your eyes'
By Harry Baker published
A new case report of a man dying from a sudden heart attack while having an electroencephalogram has given scientists the first scan of a dying human brain.
Fight or flight: The sympathetic nervous system
By Nicoletta Lanese, Scott Dutfield published
Reference The sympathetic nervous system activates the "fight-or-flight" response, quickly readying the body to handle dangerous or stressful situations.
Your eyes may reveal your true biological age
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
By examining a person’s eyes, doctors might one day be able to predict that person's risk of early death, according to a new study.
We finally know why the brain uses so much energy
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Your brain may be leaking … energy, according to a new study that may explain why your noggin consumes 20% of the energy needed to keep your body running.
Why do men's eyebrows get bushier with age?
By Jennifer Welsh published
As men age, their testosterone levels stay high until age 70 or so, prompting their eyebrows — and ear and nose hair, too — to grow longer and longer.
Why does water squirt out of your eye if you blow your nose really hard?
By Jennifer Welsh published
Here's how some people can squirt liquids or smoke from their eyes.
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