In some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
"Our findings provide additional support for depressive symptoms as an early feature of preclini...
People can create many special moments if they include a loved one with dementia in their end-of-summer Labor Day getaway.
However, they’ll need to take some special steps to make traveling as smooth as possible, according to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of Ame...
A migraine drug can help stop the devastating headaches in their tracks, allowing sufferers to go about their daily lives with little to no symptoms, a new clinical trial has found.
...Diabetes can age the brain by up to four years, a new study based on MRI scans shows.
There was one silver lining: Healthy lifestyle changes could help prevent that neurological aging, the Swedish researchers said.
“Having an older-appearing brain for one&rsq...
People with multiple sclerosis appear to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests.
MS patients are far ...
Women who suffer frequent migraines don’t have any increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, finds a new study that refutes earlier resear...
High levels of fluoride in drinking water may dim the intelligence of children, a new U.S. government report shows.
Based on an analysis of published research, the potentially controversial
Multiple sclerosis makes people vulnerable to more severe cases of COVID-19, but a new study finds that getting the COVID vaccine won't trigger a relapse of MS symptoms.
“People with MS have an increased risk of severe COVID infection due to their level of motor di...
AI can help predict which young kids are more likely to develop autism, a new study says.
The AI looks for patterns in medical data that can be easily obtained from children 2 or younger without extensive assessments or clinical tests, researchers said.
The “...
A brain implant guided by AI could provide around-the-clock personalized care for people with Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests.
The implant uses AI to monitor...
A fish might hold clues to healing spinal cord injuries in humans, researchers report.
The damaged nerve cells of zebrafish can survive a spinal cord injury, eventually restoring full movement in the fish.
That’s very unlike humans and most other mammals, in ...
Where you live in the United States could play a role in whether you get a timely diagnosis of dementia, a new study says.
The same person can have twice as much chance of getting a dementia diagnosis in some areas of the country than others, researchers found.
And...
A good night’s sleep is crucial for helping people make new memories, a new study says.
Neurons that capture new memories during the day reset while you ...
Casey Harrell was losing his ability to speak due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
“Not being able to communicate is so frustrating and demoralizing. It is like you are trapped,†said Harrell, 45.
But a ...
Some comatose patients with severe brain injury might be paying closer attention to their surroundings than previously thought, a new study says.
About 1 in 4 patients respond to instructions covertly, with their brains showing activity even though their bodies arenâ€...
A wearable brain scanner could improve research into Parkinson’s disease, dementia and other debilitating disorders, new research shows.
The brain scanner -- called t...
There’s a good chance that if one child in a family has autism, another will also develop the disorder, a new study suggests.
Children are seven times more likely to be diagnosed with autism if an older sibling has the disorder, researchers reported recently in th...
Many people with Parkinson's disease may fear dementia as a common consequence of the disease.
But new research suggests dementia is not inevitable with Parkinson's, and in fact is less common than presumed.
If dementia does occur, it typically does so much later ...
Folks who rub their forehead and complain that a complex problem is making their brain hurt aren’t overstating things, a new review suggests.
Mental exertion appears to be associated with unpleasant feelings in many situations, researchers reported Aug. 5 in the j...
Artificial intelligence is adding new luster to the old-fashioned EEG brain scan, increasing the potential usefulness of the century-old medical test, a new report says.
The EEG, or electroencephalogram, tracks brain activity through a dozen or more electrodes stuck to t...
Puttering around the home or office isn’t enough to protect a person from stroke, a new study says.
People need to be more active to lower their stroke risk, either by exercising in their free time or biking or walking to work, results show.
“Physical ...
An additional cinnamon product sold in the United States has been found to contain high levels of lead, health officials are warning.
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 d...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Defiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, which Mental Health America says affects up ...
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...
"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 ...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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 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
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 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...
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...
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 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...
Bright lights, loud sounds and trip hazards can make a person with Alzheimer's uncomfortable in the home and even pose real dangers.
<...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 can reduce the number of headache days for people who suffer frequent migraines, a new review finds.
The procedure also can decrease the ...
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...
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 ...