Good news: Migraines Hurt your Head But Not Your Brain
According to new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital, migraines are not associated with cognitive decline
New Approach for Resistant Tuberculosis
Scientists of the Antwerp Institute of Tropical Medicine have breathed new life into a forgotten technique and so succeeded in detecting resistant tuberculosis in circumstances where so far this was hardly feasible.
Cholesterol Levels Appear to Be Improving Among US Youths
CHICAGO – In a study involving more than 16,000 U.S. children and adolescents, there has been a decrease in average total cholesterol levels over the past 2 decades, although almost 1 in 10 had elevated total cholesterol in 2007-2010, according to a study in the August 8 issue of JAMA.
Brain Activity May Predict Teens' Heavy Drinking
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Heavy drinking is known to affect teenagers' developing brains, but certain patterns of brain activity may also help predict which kids are at risk of becoming problem drinkers, according to a study in the September issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.