Early removal of ovaries linked to reduction in white matter
Removing the ovaries before menopause is linked to a reduction in white matter in the brain, a new study finds. ...
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Cocaine, heroin: these addictions would decrease the white matter of the brain
Consuming cocaine or heroin could decrease the white matter of the brain, which would lead to difficulties in transmitting certain ...
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How Space Travel Changes Astronauts’ Brains
A new international study shows that long-duration space travel alters the white matter of the brain. THE ESSENTIAL Previous studies ...
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Stroke: damage to white matter more severe than damage to gray matter
A new study establishes a correlation between brain damage to white matter and impaired cognitive functions. She thus challenges the ...
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Having high blood pressure before age 50 increases the risk of brain damage
People under 50 with higher than average blood pressure have a higher risk of developing widespread brain damage later in ...
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