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Detecting Alzheimer’s disease earlier using … Greebles?

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From the University of Louisville press release: Unique graphic characters called Greebles may prove to be valuable tools in detecting signs of Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms become apparent. In an article published online last… 

Gene mutation helps explain night owl behavior

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From the Cell Press press release: Some people stay up late and have trouble getting up in the morning because their internal clock is genetically programmed to run slowly, according to a study published April… 

Deep sleep may act as fountain of youth in old age

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From the UC Berkeley press release: As we grow old, our nights are frequently plagued by bouts of wakefulness, bathroom trips and other nuisances as we lose our ability to generate the deep, restorative slumber… 

Stress a common seizure trigger in epilepsy

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From the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center press release: Patients with epilepsy face many challenges, but perhaps the most difficult of all is the unpredictability of seizure occurrence. One of the most commonly reported triggers… 

Study demonstrates value of second opinions

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From the Mayo Clinic press release: Many patients come to Mayo Clinic for a second opinion or diagnosis confirmation before treatment for a complex condition. In a new study, Mayo Clinic reports that as many…