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Dec 03, 2015 07:48 AM EST

How to Stay Young for Longer: Accidental Drug Discovery Causes Longer Youth

Researchers may have accidentally discovered how to stay younger for longer-at least in worms. A new study reveals that worms administered an antidepressant have increased lifespans of 30 to 40 percent.

Mar 02, 2015 09:50 AM EST

Amyloid Clumps In Young Brains May Signal Signs Of Future Alzheimer's Disease

New findings published in the journal Brain now show that amyloids, the abnormal proteins found in accumulation in the brain that are a hallmark of the health issue, can be found in individuals as young as 20 years old.

May 30, 2014 12:38 PM EDT

President Obama Calls for More Research Regarding Concussions in Young People

Concussions have been of ongoing in-depth discussions as of late ever since current and former NFL football players reported recurring and serious symptoms. As a result, many parents have been hesitant to allow their children play contact sports.

May 27, 2014 01:52 PM EDT

Young Students' Attention and Learning Disrupted in Heavily Decorated Classrooms

Remember when your elementary school classroom was littered with maps, drawings, banners, and flags all over the walls? It was likely aesthetically pleasing, but new research suggests that these decorations can hamper a student's learning.

May 15, 2014 11:43 AM EDT

Young Binge Drinkers Are Likely to Develop Alcohol Use Disorder

Binge drinking refers to consuming a number of drinks within two hours causing blood alcohol concentration levels to reach 0.08 g/dL. This form of drinking is popular among college students, and could pose a problem entering adulthood.

Mar 15, 2014 01:28 PM EDT

Young Athletes and ACL Surgeries: Higher Return Rate and Healthier Knees

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction is now one of the most commonly performed knee surgery procedures. Its history dates back to 1845, when French doctor Amédée Bonnet wrote about three essential signs of acute ACL rupture.