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UCLA researchers study man with horrific brain injury

A serious head injury to Phineas Gage in 1848 is providing information regarding personality to present-day scientists at UCLA. Mr. Gage, who was a...
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Sports brain injuries are a national concern

Increasing attention is being focused on brain injuries from athletic contests ranging from the high school to the professional level. On April 3,...
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Saints coach fined for imposing bounty to injure opponents

Anyone who has attended or viewed a football game, ranging from high school to professional level has heard the announcement, “Jones was ...
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Iron intake in teens impacts brain in later life

  • iron supplement
  • January 12, 2012
Iron is a popular health topic. Doctors prescribe it for medical reasons, and it is available over the counter as a dietary supplement. Furthermore...
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New California law addresses brain damage from contact sports

Today, bowl games are being held across the nation, including the granddaddy of them all the Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena. Unfortunately, may suffer...
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Alcohol abuse more harmful to female brain

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, 45% of county women consume alcohol, 2% are chronic drinkers, and 16% are binge...
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Los Angeles freeways: health hazard

  • freeway congestion
  • November 8, 2011
Los Angeles has the reputation of being the most congested city in the U.S. Anyone who even occasionally hops onto an onramp in L.A. has been...
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New study: toxoplasmosis infection linked to schizophrenia

According to a study by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, Los Angeles and New York City have more residents who test positive for...
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UCLA study links traumatic brain injury to Parkinson's disease

Many wounded warriors return from Iraq or Afghanistan with traumatic brain injuries; however, such injuries can occur in civilian life as a result...
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Twins, born joined at the head, now lead separate lives

They were called "Las Dos Marias," the two Marias, playful 11-month-old twins from Guatemala who were born joined at the head. Nine years...
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