Neuroscientists Explore The Biological Basis Of Not Giving A Sh*T
Raw Story - Wed Aug 31, 2016
We tend to look down on apathy, a quality associated with laziness, civic disaffection and moral indifference. More»
Psychopaths' Brains Are Wired Differently
Science Daily - Sun Mar 14, 2010
The brains of psychopaths appear to be wired to keep seeking a reward at any cost, new research from Vanderbilt University finds. More»
After Abuse, Changes in the Brain
New York Times - Thu Feb 26, 2009
For years, psychiatrists have known that children who are abused or neglected run a high risk of developing mental problems later in life, from anxiety and depression to substance abuse and suicide. More»
Sports Concussions Pose Long-Term Threat
US News - Wed Dec 31, 2008
Sports-related concussions pose a big risk to children and teenagers, particularly since kids rarely tell parents or coaches that they've been bonked in the head so hard that they feel confused, nauseous, or have a headache that won't go away. More»
Cannabis 'could stop dementia in its tracks'
Daily Mail - Thu Nov 20, 2008
Cannabis may help keep Alzheimer's disease at bay. More»
Massachusetts woman diagnosed with rare brain disease
Associated Press - Mon Jul 21, 2008
BOSTON - An elderly woman has been diagnosed with a rare brain disorder, state health officials said Monday. More»
Brain injuries from war worse than thought
USA Today - Sun Sep 23, 2007
Scientists trying to understand traumatic brain injury from bomb blasts are finding the wound more insidious than they once thought. More»
Thousands of GIs cope with brain damage
Associated Press - Sat Sep 8, 2007
The war in Iraq is not over, but one legacy is already here in this city and others across America: an epidemic of brain-damaged soldiers. More»
Hormone Spray Is Found To Bolster Trust in Others
Washington Post - Tue May 31, 2005
Scientists have found the chemical equivalent of the perfect sales pitch: a hormone that makes us more trusting than we normally are. More»
Pesticide Lnked to Parkinson's Disease
BBC - Wed May 25, 2005
Exposure to pesticides could increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, researchers have warned. More»