A New Blood Test to Diagnose Concussions On The Field

A protein could signal the first signs of brain changes due to a concussion. With a finger-stick and a drop of blood, researchers from the University of Rochester say it may be possible to tell whether a player experienced a concussion. Levels of the brain protein S100B start to rise with intense exertion, but also Read more about A New Blood Test to Diagnose Concussions On The Field[…]

Psychosomatic problems more common in children of divorced parents

Separation of parents and subsequent family break-up can have serious effects on children and adolescents. According to a Swedish study that was published in the “Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health”, children affected by divorce are more likely to suffer from psychosomatic disorders. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm surveyed about 150,000 twelve and Read more about Psychosomatic problems more common in children of divorced parents[…]