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Physicians report that complications from botox therapy for nerve disorders can be reversed with pyridostigmine, a common treatment for myasthenia gravis.

Geriatrics experts have suggested that exercising can improve brain health in older adults. However, not all studies of exercise and older adults have proven the benefits of exercise. A team of researchers designed a stu...

Several measures of poor sleep quality were associated with higher body mass index (BMI) in children, according to new data.

A report of two young children with burns of the esophagus caused by swallowed button batteries from 'fidget spinners' highlights a risk of severe injuries involving these popular toys, according to a series of reports.

Trillions of neutrinos hit Earth each day, but we don't know where they come from. A new model shows how many may be made in our atmosphere, our galaxy and beyond

Months after receiving psilocybin treatments for depression, patients report feeling more connected with nature and experience a shift away from authoritarian political views, researchers report.

A new study reveals mosquitoes can learn to associate a particular odor to an unpleasant shock, much like being swatted. Researchers report the insects tend to avoid the scent following the experience.

A new study evaluates the roles AKT proteins play in synaptic plasticity, brain development and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed the world's most secure marking system for combating pirated goods, including pirated pharmaceuticals, food, designer merchandise and artwork. The system could b...

According to researchers, aerobic exercise may be more effective than other forms of exercise when it comes to preserving cognition and slowing Alzheimer's decline.

Researchers have identified a new active botulinum neurotoxin. The discovery could lead to the development of new protein therapeutics.

Researchers use virtual reality to discover how the brain assembles contextual memories.

Researchers have published a concept to use a naturally occurring mineral called calcite to "grow" scales that can attach to soft materials. The setup could one day serve as waterproof implants to reinforce bones or join...

Ultrasound is traditionally used on pregnant women to study the anatomy, movement and blood flow of the developing fetus, but nurse researchers are now using the imaging technique to identify women who are at risk of giv...

In recent years, a substantial increase in the number of eye injuries caused by laser pointers has been observed, especially in children and adolescents. Researchers report sometimes severe retinal injuries and irreversi...

Omega-3s from fish pack a stronger punch than flaxseed and other oils when it comes to cancer prevention, according to a new study.

To see what is driving the exotic behavior in some atomically thin - or 2-D - materials, and find out what happens when they are stacked like Lego bricks in different combinations with other ultrathin materials, scientis...

The research team that announced the first optical rectenna in 2015 is now reporting a two-fold efficiency improvement in the devices--and a switch to air-stable diode materials. The improvements could allow the rectenna...

Exposing the gut to chlamydia protects against subsequent infection in the genital tract and other tissues, researchers have discovered. Chlamydia is the nation's most common sexually transmitted disease and causes infer...

A toxin much like the one that causes botulism has unexpectedly turned up in a completely different type of bacteria - Enterococcus. Where it came from is unclear, but the finding is concerning because enterococci have l...

Summary: Rush University Medical Center researchers report the MIND diet can help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors. Source: Rush University Medical Center. A diet created by researchers at Rush Un...

A new study in Charité reveals those who grew up in the former Western states of Germany between 1949 and 1990, tend to be more narcissistic than those who were raised in the East. The study raises the question of wheth...