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Sen. John McCain's Brain Cancer: What Are Glioblastomas?

July 20, 2017 | Article

Senator John McCain was diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called a glioblastoma, his office said yesterday (July 19).
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People with Alzheimer's May Have More Bacteria in Their Brains

July 18, 2017 | Article

People with Alzheimer's disease may have higher levels of bacteria in their brains compared to people without the condition, a small new study suggests.
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Why Do We Sleep?

July 18, 2017 | Article

Researchers who study sleep now have a few theories about why we spend one-third of our lives in dreamland.
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US Military Seeks Neural Implants to Restore Hearing, Sight

July 10, 2017 | Article

Could a portable computer system one day interact directly with the human brain to improve how it processes sensory information?
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Adults with ADHD May Face Higher Risk of Dementia

July 05, 2017 | Article

Adults with ADHD may have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life, a new study from Taiwan finds.
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Maria Menounos' Brain Tumor: 5 Things to Know

July 03, 2017 | Article

TV host Maria Menounos had surgery to remove a brain tumor last month, according to People magazine.
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Why We Find It Harder to Filter Out Background Noise As We Age

June 27, 2017 | Article

Hearing loss may be linked to the brain's inability to shut out background noises.
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How Learning to Read Rewrites the Brain

June 01, 2017 | Article

A new study finds that adults' brains are still very flexible and adaptable for the learning of new skills.
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Fidget Spinners Renew Focus on Kids' Attention Spans

May 16, 2017 | Article

Fidget spinners are one of the year's hottest toys, and while the devices can be a distraction in the classroom, they seem to be sparking a conversation about how to help kids pay attention, experts say.
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Marijuana's Mind-Altering Compound May Improve Memory

May 08, 2017 | Article

The marijuana compound THC may be linked to improved memory during aging, a new study in older mice finds.
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