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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 ...
Blinking: It's About More Than Moistening the Eye
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Most folks think of blinking as the eyes' version of windshield wipers, clearing the eye of debris and maybe lubricating it, too.
But blinking is much more than that, researchers report: It also helps the brain process what it's seeing.
That's perhaps counterintuit...
Brain's Cerebellum Could Help Direct Prosthetic Limbs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Tapping the power of the small brain region called the cerebellum could improve patients’ ability to move cutting-edge robotic limbs, a new study suggests.
The cerebellum is an ancient structure located under the brain, just above where the spinal cord connects to the ...
Chemicals Stored in Your Garage Could Raise Odds for ALS
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2024
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Volatile and toxic chemicals commonly stored in garages can increase the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Gasoline or kerosene, gas-powered equipment and lawn care chemicals represented the top three risk factors for ALS found in garages, researchers report.<...
Gene Discovery May Lead to Better Alzheimer's Treatments
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2024
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The discovery of a gene variant that rids the brain of toxic plaques linked to Alzheimer's might lead to new treatments for the disease, researchers report.
The variant arises naturally in people who don't seem to get
Nerve Zap Treatment for Sleep Apnea Less Effective in Obese People
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2024
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Obese folks are less likely to benefit from a nerve-stimulation treatment for sleep apnea that's recently been made available to them, a n...
Maker Is Pulling Controversial ALS Drug Relyvrio Off the Market
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2024
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THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 (HealthDayNews) -- Following disappointing trial results, the maker of a controversial ALS drug said it is pulling the medication off the market.
Active Workstations Could Make You Smarter at Work
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2024
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Desks that require folks to stand or move as they work also might help them produce better results on the job, a new study suggests.
People's brains became sharper when working at a desk that made them stand, step or walk rather than sit, results show.
Reasoning sc...
FDA Clears 15-Minute Bedside Test to Gauge Soldiers' Brain Injury
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2024
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When a soldier is rushed to medical care following a blast or other injury to the head, time is crucial in deciding just how extensive that injury is.
Now, the U.S. Army has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared a bedside whole blood test that ...
Better Eye-Tracking: A Hidden Advantage for Sportsmen, Gamers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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Smacking a 100-mile-an-hour fastball or shooting down a fast-moving alien invader in a video game might involve more than fast reflexes, researchers report.
Elite gamers and pro athletes may also have a hidden vision advantage over others, a new study finds.
Some p...
Mouse Study Finds Brain Target to Block Alcohol Cravings
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2024
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For folks who have battled alcohol dependency for years, any treatment that could curb or block alcohol cravings would be a huge advance.
Now, research in mice is giving a glimmer of hope that just such a therapy might be possible.
A compound -- so far dubbed LY244...
Mutation Helps Even Carriers of 'Alzheimer's Gene' Avoid Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2024
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A genetic mutation that boosts cell function could protect people against Alzheimer's disease, even if they carry another gene mutation known to boost
Obesity in Childhood Doubles Odds for MS in Young Adulthood
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2024
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Children who are obese face double the odds of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a new study warns.
The overall odds for any one child to develop the neurodegenerative illness remains very low. However, the Swedish researchers believe the link could help expla...
These 3 Factors Make Your Brain More Vulnerable to Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Out of a host of possible risk factors for dementia, three really stood out in a new analysis: Diabetes, air pollution and alcohol.
British and American researchers used brain scans to focus on a neurological network they labeled a "weak spot" in the brain. This network ...
Could Deep Frying Foods Harm the Brain? Rat Study Suggests It Might
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2024
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Fried foods not only wreck the waistline, but they could also be harming the brain, a new study of lab rats suggests.
Fed chow that was fried in sesame or sunflower oil, the rodents developed liver and colon problems that wound up affecting their brain health, researcher...
Human Brains Are Getting Larger With Each Generation
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2024
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Youngsters might have good cause to think they're brainier than their parents or grandparents, a new study finds.
It turns out that human brains are getting larger with each generation, potentially adding more brain reserve and reducing the overall risk of
Common Household Chemicals Could Harm the Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 26, 2024
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Chemicals found in common household products might damage the brain's wiring, a new study warns.
These chemicals -- found in disinfectants, cleaners, hair products, furniture and textiles -- could be linked to degenerative brain diseases like multiple sclerosis and autis...
Nerve Treatment Could Help Ease Diabetic Neuropathy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2024
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A surgical treatment used to treat conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and back sciatica might also help relieve the pain of patients with diabetic neuropathy, a new study finds.
Surgical nerve decompression significantly eased pain among a small group of people with ...
Rare Condition Makes Others' Faces Appear 'Demonic'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2024
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Some people diagnosed with schizophrenia might instead be suffering from a rare visual condition that can cause other people's faces to appear “demonic,” a new study argues.
The condition, called prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), can cause others' facial features to appea...
Common Epilepsy, Migraine Drug Won't Raise Odds for Autism in Offspring
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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A common antiseizure drug used to treat epilepsy, migraines and bipolar disorder does not appear to increase the risk of autism for kids exposed to it in the womb, ...
Flu May Be Tougher on Brain Health Than COVID-19: Study
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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The flu is more likely to lead to a neurological disorder than COVID, according to a new study that surprised its authors.
"While the results were not what we expected to find, they are reassuring in that we found being hospitalized with COVID did not lead to more ...
Skin Biopsy Might Help Diagnose Parkinson's or Other Brain Disorders
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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Folks can learn their risk for Parkinson's disease and other related brain disorders through a simple skin biopsy, a new study says.
Skin tests can detect an abnormal form of alpha-synuclein, a protein that is the hallmark of Parkinson's disease and similar degenerative ...
Nearly 7 Million Americans Have Alzheimer's, and Caregivers Are Stressed
- Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- March 20, 2024
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Nearly 7 million American seniors are living with Alzheimer's dementia, placing a huge strain on both personal caregivers and the U.S. health care system, according to a new Alzheimer's Association report.
The cost of caring for seniors with Alzheimer's is projected to r...
Almost 70% of Young Kids in Chicago Are Exposed to Lead in Tap Water
- Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- March 20, 2024
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More than two-thirds of Chicago kids younger than 6 live in homes with tap water tainted by lead, a new analysis says.
There are detectable levels of lead in the drinking w...
No Brain Injuries Seen Among 'Havana Syndrome' Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2024
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“Havana Syndrome” appears to cause real and severe symptoms among federal employees suffering from the mystery illness, but there's no evidence of brain injury or biological abnormalities among them, a new report shows.
Researchers evaluated 81 U.S. diplomats and oth...
'Space Headaches' Can Hit Astronauts, Study Finds
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2024
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Astronauts who have never had headaches may develop migraines and other tension-type headaches for the first time when they go into space.
A side effect of zero gravity, these headaches start with motion sickness as astronauts adapt to long-haul space flight, according t...
FDA Delays Decision on New Alzheimer's Drug
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2024
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Instead of approving the new Alzheimer's drug donanemab this month, as was expected, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now require the experimental medication be scrutinized more closely by an expert panel, the drug's maker said Friday.
“The FDA has informed L...
Tremor Could Point to Higher Odds for Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2024
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Dementia could three times more common among people suffering from essential tremor, a movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking, a new study suggests.
“Not only do tremors affec...
Iron Gathers in Brain After Concussions
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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Folks who've suffered a concussion and then develop headaches show iron accumulation in their brains, new research discovers.
Excess brain iron stores are a hallmark of damage, noted a team led by
More Evidence Sleep Apnea Harms Thinking, Memory
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2024
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Sleep apnea could have detrimental effects on the brain, causing memory or thinking problems, a new study suggests.
People suffering from sleep apnea are about 50% more likely to also report having memory or thinking problems, compared to those without sleep apnea, resea...
Vaping, Skipping Breakfast Ups Headache Risk for Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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Vaping and skipped meals appear to be the main causes of frequent headaches among teens, a new study says.
Teens who ate breakfast and dinner with their family had a lower risk of frequent headaches than those who regularly missed meals, researchers report Feb. 28 in the...
Stationary Bike Workouts Could Help Parkinson's Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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A bicycle built for two could be a positive prescription for Parkinson's patients and their caregivers, a small, preliminary study says.
Parkinson's patients had better overall quality of life, improved mobility, and faster walking speed after sharing regular rides on a ...
Long COVID May Harm Cognition
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 29, 2024
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In a finding that unearths yet another way Long COVID can harm health, new research finds the condition may trigger thinking declines.
Published Thursday in the New England Jo...
Service Dogs May Lessen Seizure Frequency in Folks With Epilepsy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 29, 2024
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Perhaps by reducing anxiety, a service dog can help reduce seizures in people with tough-to-treat epilepsy, a new study finds.
A group of 25 study participants had an average 31% fewer seizures after months of owning a service dog trained to help people with epilepsy.
How Is Autism Diagnosed?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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According to the advocacy group Autism Speaks, one in every 36 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Early diagnosis is crucial to helping to treat the condition, but how is a diagnosis done?...
Your Brain Feels Better When Music Is Live, Not Recorded: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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Live musical performances speak to the soul, stimulating the brain in ways more powerful than listening to a recorded tune does, new research finds.
“Our study showed that pleasant and unpleasant emotions performed as live music elicited much higher and more consistent...
Yoga Brings Brain Benefits to Women at Risk for Alzheimer's
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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In a new study, yoga appears to have bolstered the brain health of older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.
The study can't prove that the ancient practice will slow or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, but it did seem to reverse some forms of neurologic...
Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Cases in Midwest, Western U.S.
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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Pesticides and herbicides used in farming appear to increase people's risk of Parkinson's disease, a new, preliminary study finds.
People exposed to pesticides and herbicides are 25% to 36% more likely to develop Parkinson's, according to a study to be presented at the A...
You're Aware of Relaxing Words While Asleep, and They Calm the Heart
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2024
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The mind is alert to relaxing words spoken by others when you're asleep, so much so that your heart beat slows down, new research shows.
Hearing words like "relax" and "easy" spoken while asleep appeared to help put study participants into a deeper sleep and slowed their...
Wendy Williams Diagnosed With Frontotemporal Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2024
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Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, her representatives announced in a
Your Brain Finds Ways to Compensate Against Age-Related Decline
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 8, 2024
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No one's brain is as sharp at 60 as it was at 20.
However, new research supports the notion that folk's brains can make subtle adjustments with age to compensate for that decline.
A team of British researchers has found more evidence that as the mind ages, it somet...
Scientists Produce First 3D-Printed Brain Tissue for Use in Research
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2024
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Scientists say they've created the first 3D-printed brain tissue where neurons network and "talk" to each other.
The breakthrough could be an advance for studying neurological processes in the lab, say a team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
“This could ...
Surge in Police Seizures of 'Magic Mushrooms' Mirrors Rise in Psilocybin Use
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2024
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Police seizures of “magic” mushrooms have more than tripled within the past five years, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse reports.
The total weight of psilocybin mushrooms seized by law enforcement increased from 498 pounds in 2017 to 1,861 pounds in 2022, ac...
Healthy Living Builds 'Cognitive Reserve' in Brain That May Prevent Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2024
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New research suggests healthy lifestyles can help stave off dementia, perhaps by building a resilient 'cognitive reserve' in the aging brain.
The study was based on the brain autopsies on 586 people who lived to an average of almost 91. Researchers compared each person's...
Scientists Spot Brain Cells That Prepare You to Speak
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2024
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Advanced brain recording techniques have revealed how neurons in the human brain work together to produce speech.
The recordings provide a detailed map of how people think about what words they want to say and then speak them aloud, researchers report in the Jan. 31 issu...
Nerve Zaps Plus Intense Rehab Can Help Stroke Survivors Use Hands, Arms Again
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2024
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Losing the use of an arm after a stroke can be devastating, but new research could offer survivors fresh hope.
The study found that a combination of targeted brain stimulation therapy, along with intense physical rehabilitation, can restore control of an affected arm or ...
How Walking in Nature Sharpens the Mind
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2024
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A walk in the woods appears to sharpen the mind better than an urban asphalt amble, a new brain scan study finds.
People strolling through an arboretum at the University of Utah performed better on brain function tests than those who walked around an asphalt-laden medica...
Biogen Is Dropping Controversial Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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Biogen, maker of the Alzheimer's medicine Aduhelm, announced Wednesday that it would "discontinue the development and commercialization" of the controversial drug.
Biogen will return the rights to Aduhelm to Neurimmune, th...
Elon Musk Says First Human Has Received Neuralink Brain Implant
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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Elon Musk, co-founder of Neuralink, said this week that the company placed the first brain implant in a human over the weekend.
In a statement posted on X, the platform former...
Study Confirms Link Between Smoking and ALS
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2024
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New research is helping confirm smoking as a risk factor for the devastating brain illness amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
ALS affects roughly 31,000 Americans each year, with about 5,000 new cases diagnosed annually, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Contro...