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Many people know that obesity carries certain health risks, as it makes you more likely to develop diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. But fresh research being presented at this ...

But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This is especially true for children ...

This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...

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A disturbing case study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. A teenager died from a tapeworm egg infestation in his brain. The 18-year-old had complained of seizures in the emergency ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A teen brain tumor survivor is making strides in his recovery. The Blanchester High School student had a softball-sized tumor. Fast forward a year and he's able to walk on the ...