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Toxic Lead Found in Cinnamon Product, FDA Says
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2024
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An additional cinnamon product sold in the United States has been found to contain high levels of lead, health officials are warning.
Shingles Vaccine Could Lower Dementia Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2024
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Older people who avail themselves of the newest shingles vaccine could reap a hidden benefit: A significant drop in their odds of developing dementia.
One expert applauded the new findings.
"Dementia isn’t an inevitable part of aging; it’s caused by diseases li...
Where Your Body Stores Fat Could Affect Odds for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2024
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Finding yourself packing on the pounds around your waist and arms? If so, you might be at heightened risk for neurological illnesses like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, new researc...
New Insights Into How Sleep Apnea Affects the Brain
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2024
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Millions of Americans deal with the sleep deficits brought on by sleep apnea, and many turn to one of the few treatments out there, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines.
But what if new neurochemical targets in the brain could lead to new, less cumbersome ...
Scientists May Have Spotted Way to Predict Seizures
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2024
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The risk of seizures within the next 24 hours can be predicted by watching for abnormal brain activity patterns in people with epilepsy, a new study finds.
The storm of brain activity that characterized a seizure is presaged by abnormal communication between specific are...
New MS Drug Kesimpta May Help Keep Symptoms at Bay
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2024
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A new monoclonal antibody treatment called Kesimpta (ofatumumab) appears to improve on an older drug in pushing multiple sclerosis (MS) into remission, a new trial shows.
Funded by Kesimpta's maker, Novartis, the trial co...
Could Contact Sports Raise Risks for a Parkinson's-like Disorder?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2024
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Autopsies of deceased boxers and pro football players have long confirmed that repeat head injuries can lead to a devastating brain condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Now, research supports the notion that contact sports can also raise the odds fo...
Brain Changes Seen in Kids With Conduct Disorder
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2024
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Defiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, which Mental Health America says affects up ...
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Science Helps Make 'Space Food' More Appealing
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2024
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Food tends to taste bland in space, astronauts have reported, making it tough for them to eat enough to stay healthy.
Focusing on foods' smell might help overcome this problem, a new study says.
Aroma plays a big role in the flavor of food, and researchers found th...
Prosthetic Legs Controlled by Person's Own Neural System Bring Natural Gait
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2024
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"Smart"prosthetic legs can help amputees achieve a natural walking gait, but it's done through robotic sensors and algorithms that drive the limb forward at predetermined rates.
A better way would be to give people full control over the limb through their nervous system ...
Migraine Prevention Med Might Stop 'Rebound' Headaches, Too
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2024
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It's a nasty cycle: Chronic migraine sufferers who use too much pain medication sometimes get smacked with rebound headaches.
But new research suggests that a medication commonly used to prevent
Anti- Seizure Meds Are Crucial, But Can Trigger Severe Reactions
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2024
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Specific steps can be taken to reduce the risk of potentially fatal reactions to anti-seizure medications, researchers report in a new review.
Performing blood tests, asking patients about risk factors and modifying dosages all can reduce reaction risk for drugs that mil...
What Makes for Resilient People? The Brain & the Gut Hold Clues
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2024
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Can you trust your gut?
UCLA researchers have shown that people who rank high in resilience -- meaning they accept change positively and follow their instincts -- have the bacteria living in their bellies in part to thank for it.
Their new study looked at the...
Certain Prostate Meds Might Help Prevent Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2024
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Prostate medications might help reduce the risk of a specific type of dementia, a new study suggests.
People were less likely to develop Lewy body dementia when taking drugs designed to tr...
Could Blood Pressure Meds Help Prevent Adult Epilepsy?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2024
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A class of blood pressure medications appears to also help lower seniors' risk of developing epilepsy, a new study finds.
The drugs, called angiotensin recept...
Smartphone Face-Screening Tool Could Help Paramedics Spot Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2024
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A new smartphone tool could help paramedics identify a stroke in seconds by scanning the patient's face.
The AI-driven tool analyzes facial symmetry and specific muscle movements to detect subtle signs of
Scientists Uncover Links Between MS and Epstein-Barr Virus
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2024
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The discovery that the Epstein-Barr virus might be a major driver of multiple sclerosis has re-energized research into the autoimmune disease.
Now, investigators in the U.K. and Sweden believe they might be closer to understanding how the virus, which also causes mononu...
Could a Blood Test Predict Parkinson's Years Before Symptoms?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2024
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A new blood test might be able to predict Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms of the movement disorder surface, researchers said.
Adults' Phobias Show Up as Differences in the Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2024
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Adults' phobias can be correlated with changes in the structure of their brains, a new study finds.
What's more, the neurological differences seen in adults with phobias are more extensive than those observed in people with other forms of
Inherited Alzheimer's: Whether It's From Mom or Dad Could Matter
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 17, 2024
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Genetics can play a role in a person's odds for Alzheimer's disease, and new research suggests differences in that risk are based on which...
Dolphins Off Florida, Georgia Have High Levels of Mercury
- June 14, 2024
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Dolphins living off the coasts of Georgia and Florida have elevated levels of mercury in their bodies, new research shows.
That could have implications for people, said a team led by Colleen Bryan, a resear...
Animal Studies Suggest New Treatment Target for Spinal Cord Injury
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2024
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Spinal cord injuries can cause the body to go haywire, with misfiring nerves causing dangerous "fight-or-flight"responses.
This makes typical and normally harmless problems like having a full bladder prompt life-threatening complications like heart attack, stroke and sev...
Could Moms of Low-Birth-Weight Babies Face Higher Dementia Risk Later?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2024
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Women who deliver low-birth-weight babies could be more likely to have memory and thinking problems later in life, a new study warns.
As seniors, these women had brain test scores that indicated one to two years of additional aging in their memory and thinking skills, co...
Depression Could Take Toll on Memory With Age
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2024
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Depression and memory declines may be closely linked in older people, new research suggests.
"Our study shows that the relationship between depression and poor memory cuts both ways, with depressive symptoms preceding memory decline and memory decline linked to subsequen...
Tips to Making Your Home Safer for People With Alzheimer's
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2024
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Bright lights, loud sounds and trip hazards can make a person with Alzheimer's uncomfortable in the home and even pose real dangers.
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Could Brain 'Overgrowth' Contribute to Autism?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2024
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Severe forms of autism could be linked to overgrowth of the brain's outer layer that starts while a baby is in the womb, a new study finds.
Toddlers with autism have cerebral cortexes -- often referred to as "gray matter"-- that are roughly 40% larger than those of child...
Nerve Surgery May Help Some Battling Severe Migraine
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 3, 2024
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Nerve surgery can reduce the number of headache days for people who suffer frequent migraines, a new review finds.
The procedure also can decrease the ...
Scientists Spot Gene Behind Form of Intellectual Disability Affecting Thousands Worldwide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 3, 2024
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MONDAY, June 3, 2024 -- Mutations in a single newly identified gene are responsible for developmental disorders affecting tens of thousands of people worldwide, a new study claims.
The gene"RNU4-2"can cause a collection of developmental symptoms that had not previously b...
What Is a Cerebral Aneurysm? What Are the Signs?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2024
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Cerebral aneurysms: For most people, the word signals a sudden, fatal brain bleed that seemingly comes out of nowhere.
However, an expert at Penn State Health says that in many cases these brain blood vessel ruptures are spotted early, before they rupture. And even when ...
Caffeine Affects Dopamine Function in Parkinson's Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2024
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Caffeine has been associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but a new study says a coffee jolt might not be good for people already diagnosed with the brain...
Doctors Used See-Through Plastic 'Window' to Monitor Injured Man's Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2024
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California skateboarder Jared Hager has become the first person to receive a transparent skull replacement, which allows doctors to better view the function of his brain.
The window has allowed doctors to both monitor his progress and test new and better scanning methods...
Scientists May Have Spotted Stuttering's Origins in the Brain
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2024
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Stuttering is a neurological condition, not a psychological one, and scientists in Finland now believe they've found the disrupted network in the brain that may cause it.
"These findings explain well-known features of stuttering, such as the motor difficulties in speech ...
Will Epilepsy Meds Taken in Pregnancy Affect a Child's Creativity?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2024
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Newer epilepsy drugs taken while pregnant won't affect the creative thinking of children, an effect that had been observed in older medications, a new study reports...
'Moving Forward': Battling Parkinson's, He's Rowing His Way to Paralympic Games
- Lori Saxena HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2024
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For decades, Todd Vogt has been dedicated to the sport of rowing, believing he was in peak physical condition. Then, a series of symptoms began to emerge, turning his life upside down.
"My left arm stopped swinging, and I felt incredibly fatigued,"
Ultra-Processed Foods Could Be Harming Your Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2024
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Ultra-processed foods are bad for more than your waistline: New research shows they seem to raise the risk of stroke and dementia-related memory or thinking problems.
A 10% increase in the...
'Climbing the Ladder' in Life Could Stave Off Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2024
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Have you been socially and economically "upwardly mobile" through your life? If so, you may be doing your brain health a big favor, new Japanese research suggests.
Folks who scored high in terms of "climbing the ladder" tended to avoid dementia or develop it years later ...
New Blood Test Could Spot Dangerous Type of Stroke
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2024
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MONDAY, May 20, 2024 -- When a stroke hits, "time is brain," doctors say, with neurons beginning to die off in minutes.
Stroke, Migraine, Alzheimer's: Climate Change Will Likely Make Them Worse
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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Climate change is likely to make brain conditions like stroke, migraine, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis even worse, a new review warns.
...
Dreams Might Help You Process Bad Experiences
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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A good night's sleep helps clear the cobwebs from your mind, and researchers now think they've figured out how dreaming helps.
A night spent dreaming appears to help people better process extreme events in their lives, as well as clear daily mundane things from their mem...
Neuropathy Nerve Damage Often Goes Undiagnosed
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2024
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Though it is a widespread disorder, neuropathy often goes undiagnosed, new research shows, leaving many people at risk of falls, infection and even amputation.
Neuropathy is nerve damage that causes numbness and pain in feet and hands.
A study of 169 people t...
Spinal Cord 'Wraparound' Device Could Help Treat Paralysis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2024
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A tiny, flexible device that wraps around the spinal cord could be a breakthrough in the treatment of spinal injuries.
The device, developed by a University of Cambridge team, can record 360-degree information and provide a complete picture of spinal cord activity, resea...
Scientists May Have Located Your Brain's 'Neural Compass'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 7, 2024
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Researchers say they've identified a human "neural compass"-- a pattern of brain activity that helps prevent humans from becoming lost.
For the first time, the internal compass humans use to orient themselves and navigate through the environment has been pinpointed in th...
ERs Often Missing Epilepsy in Kids With 'Non-Motor' Seizures
- Lori Saxena HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2024
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Two-thirds of kids who suffer a subtle type of epileptic seizure go undiagnosed when they seek emergency room treatment, new research shows.
"We do not know how many people are walking around with seizures that they are unaware of, and we are unaware of," said researcher...
EPA Earmarks $3 Billion to Replace Lead Pipes Nationwide
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2024
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it will spend $3 billion to help states and territories identify and replace lead water pipes.
"The science is clear, there is no safe level of lead exposure, and the primary source of harmful exposure in drinking water...
Sleep Apnea Linked With Late-Life Epilepsy
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2024
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Add one more damaging consequence of sleep apnea to the list: New research suggests it's related to late-life epilepsy.
Late-onset epilepsy is defined as seizures that tend to begin only after the age of 60.
The condition might be related to underlying heart or b...
Better Scans Spot Hidden Inflammation in MS Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2024
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Advanced scanning techniques can find hidden inflammation in the brains of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, a new study shows.
This "smoldering"inflammation detected by positron emission tomography (PET) brain scans could help explain why patients continue to decline e...
Taking Psilocybin for Depression? Relationship With Therapist Is Key
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2024
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Many people dogged by depression are turning to the psilocybin found in "magic mushrooms" to ease the condition, and often reporti...
Repeat Blasts Can Damage Soldiers' Brains, Study Confirms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2024
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Soldiers can suffer brain injury if they are repeatedly exposed to explosive blasts, a new study shows.
Further, the more frequently a soldier is exposed to explosions, the greater their risk for brain injury, researchers reported April 22 in the Proceedings of the N...
Antipsychotics May Do Great Harm to People With Dementia: Report
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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Antipsychotics can substantially increase dementia patients' risk of many serious health problems, a new study warns.
Dementia patients prescribed antipsychotics have increased risk of stroke, blood clots, heart attack, heart failure,
Could Some HIV Meds Also Fight Alzheimer's?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2024
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In a new study, people living with HIV who got standard meds to keep the virus at bay also had much lower rates of Alzheimer's disease -- suggesting the drugs might also lower risks for ...