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Depression Might Sometimes Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's Disease
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2024
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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...
Traveling With a Loved One With Alzheimer's This Long Weekend? Experts Have Tips
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2024
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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...
Migraine Drug Ubrelvy May Stop Headaches Before They Start
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2024
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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.
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Diabetes Can Age Your Brain, But Lifestyle Change Can Reverse That
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2024
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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...
Could Having MS Help Shield Against Alzheimer's Disease?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2024
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People with multiple sclerosis appear to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests.
MS patients are far ...
No Link Found Between Migraines, Parkinson's Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2024
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Women who suffer frequent migraines don’t have any increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, finds a new study that refutes earlier resear...
Government Report Links Excessive Fluoride in Water to Lowered IQs in Kids
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2024
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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
COVID Vaccine Won't Trigger MS Relapse: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2024
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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...
Could AI Help Spot Autism Early?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2024
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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 “...
Brain Implant Helps Tame Parkinson's for Easier Daily Living
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2024
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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...
Insights From a Fish Might Help People Battling Spinal Cord Injury
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2024
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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 ...
Likelihood of Dementia Getting Diagnosed Varies Widely Across U.S.
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2024
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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...
Your Brain Cells 'Reset' During Sleep, Readying for Tomorrow's Memories
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2024
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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 ...
Brain-Computer Combo Lets Mute Man With ALS 'Talk' Again
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2024
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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 ...
1 in 4 Brain Injured Patients Who Seem Unresponsive Have 'Covert' Consciousness
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2024
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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€...
New Upright Scanner Tracks Brain Function While You Walk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2024
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A wearable brain scanner could improve research into Parkinson’s disease, dementia and other debilitating disorders, new research shows.
The brain scanner -- called t...
How Likely Is It That Autism Recurs in One Family?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2024
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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...
Dementia May Not Be as Common Among Parkinson's Patients as Thought
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2024
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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 ...
Thinking Hard Really Can Make Your 'Brain Hurt'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 5, 2024
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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...
AI Is Helping Doctors Interpret a Crucial Brain Test
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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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...
Doing Everyday Chores Isn't Enough to Protect You From Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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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 ...
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 d...
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 ...