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A short history of mental illness in art

13/01/2015 · by · in general topics · Leave a comment

From Hogarth to Van Gogh, art has challenged our understanding of mental illness. Jonathan Jones ‘Vincent’s eyes are crystal blue, his gaze acute and penetrating. He is neither “sane” nor “insane” but a fellow human being who speaks to us with courage and honesty.’ Self-portrait with Bandaged Ear, by Vincent van Gogh, 1889. Photograph: Peter […]

Photo credit: Wellcome Images (Creative Commons) Photo credit: Wellcome Images (Creative Commons) Turmeric compound boosts regeneration of brain stem cells

29/12/2014 · by · in Uncategorized · Leave a comment

A bioactive compound found in turmeric promotes stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain, reveals new research published today in the open access journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy. The findings suggest aromatic turmerone could be a future drug candidate for treating neurological disorders, such as stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. The study looked at […]

kinds of milk !

12/03/2014 · by · in post for doctors · Leave a comment

You’re Drinking the Wrong Kind of Milk And we’re not talking about soy or almond, either. —By Josh Harkinson | Wed Mar. 12, 2014 3:00 AM GMT Tweet Okea/Thinkstock When my in-laws moved from India to the United States some 35 years ago, they couldn’t believe the low cost and abundance of our milk—until they developed […]