Tag: matter

White matter affects how people respond to brain stimulation therapy aimed at depression and stroke

White matter affects how people respond to brain stimulation therapy aimed at depression and stroke Tiny changes in the microscopic structure of the human brain may affect how patients respond to an emerging therapy for neurological problems. The technique, called non-invasive electrical brain stimulation, involves applying an electrical current to the surface of a patient’s

The Best Dolls for Boys — & Why They Matter

It might be news to toy stores that label their aisles “boys toys” and “girls toys” (or grandparents who insist your daughter would really like a miniature vacuum cleaner for her birthday while your son needs a train set), but kids don’t care about gender. And if they do, it’s because we have conditioned them

Ambient Particulate Matter Linked to Emergency Asthma Care

MONDAY, Sept. 17, 2018 — Ambient particulate matter concentrations are associated with emergency/urgent care visits among individuals with asthma, according to a study published in the Aug. 1 issue of the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Katherine A. James, Ph.D., from the University of Colorado in Denver, and colleagues assessed the impact of ambient

Grouchy teenagers are losing brain matter, says top neuroscientist

Grouchy teenagers are actually losing brain matter and should be left alone, rather than disciplined, by parents, claims top neuroscientist Top neuroscientist says parents should be sympathetic of teenagers’ bad habits Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, professor of neuroscience, was speaking at Hay festival Grouchy teenagers are the result of their brains changing and maturing, she says She