Newly Created Rats Designed to Speed Alzheimer’s Research
2013-04-11
The genetically engineered rodents more closely mimic the disease found in humans, scientists sayContinue Reading
Babies’ Birth Month May Affect MS Risk: Study
2013-04-08
Lower levels of vitamin D seen among those born in MayContinue Reading
Fewer U.S. Teens Dying in Teen-Driver Crashes
2013-04-04
Risky rider behavior and passenger fatalities have lessened, but texting and speeding remain deadly habits, report saysContinue Reading
Obama Unveils Vast Brain-Mapping Project
2013-04-02
10-year initiative, with $100 million funding in 2014, designed to lead to breakthroughs for diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’sContinue Reading
Early Thinking Problems May Signal Future Dementia in Parkinson’s Patients
2013-03-25
But predictive value of finding still needs to be proved, expert saysContinue Reading
Acting Out Dreams During Sleep May Signal Dementia
2013-03-21
Small study connects REM sleep behavior disorder with ‘Lewy bodies’ in brainContinue Reading
Man Dies After Parasitic Worms Invade Lungs
2013-03-20
Steroid treatment for inflammatory disorder may have spurred ‘hyperinfection,’ report saysContinue Reading
People With Type 1 Diabetes at Risk of Thyroid Disease
2013-03-15
Link between ‘sister diseases’ is rooted in immune system problem, expert saysContinue Reading
N.Y. Woman Balances Thyroid Disease and Diabetes
2013-03-15
With two chronic conditions, she’s learned ‘not to sweat the small stuff’Continue Reading
New Drugs May Offer Hope to Parkinson’s Patients
2013-03-14
Results are preliminary, but treatment could improve for millions with the disease, researcher saysContinue Reading
Human Brain Cells Used to Make Mice Smarter
2013-03-07
Findings could advance research on conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, experts sayContinue Reading
Football Injuries May Trigger Harmful Immune System Response
2013-03-06
Study finds that even blows that don’t cause concussions could lead to later problemsContinue Reading
Salty Diet Might Help Trigger MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis
2013-03-06
Studies found it activated cells in the immune system, resulting in form of MS in rodentsContinue Reading
Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Don’t Seem to Increase Risk of Shingles
2013-03-05
But study finds that high doses of corticosteroids double the odds of developing painful skin diseaseContinue Reading