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Alzheimer’s disease could be caused by herpes virus, warn experts

oral-hsv MIAMI: Alzheimer’s disease could be caused by viruses like herpes, a group of renowned dementia experts have warned, as they call for urgent investigation into the link.

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Lack of vitamin D during pregnancy could increase risk of MS

vitamin-d3-sun DALLAS: A new study suggests a link between vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy and MS in children.

A vitamin D deficiency while pregnant could increase the chance of children developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life, says a new study.

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New research aims to reveal cognitive deficiencies in MDMA users

research PHILADELPHIA: New research aims to reveal that the brains of MDMA users have to work harder at tasks compared to the same tasks performed by “drug-naive” users who have never used. Drug users in this study had all taken MDMA “at least 11 times.”

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Brain fitness tracker app reveals why people have negative/positive thoughts

neon-woman-brainWASHINGTON, D.C.: A new app just released by CU Boulder could help researchers understand how the brain works and what role negative and positive thoughts have on brain function.

The app is called “Where’s My Mind?” It’s free to anyone who wants to participate and has Read More »

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